Life is countless emotions, these feelings are accompanied by the premise of “feel good” under this concept undoubtedly health plays a major role.
Nowadays sexual diseases have increased, among them is HPV (Human PapillomaVirus), it represents one of the most common forms of such diseases, There are more than 100 types of HPV and in average 40 types are transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital region.
Some types of sexually transmitted HPV can cause genital warts, and if the infection is persistent or high-risk classified can evolve and produce precancerous lesions and invasive cancer. HPV infection is the main cause of almost all cervical cancer cases.
Here we present the most common forms that exist today to prevent HPV:
If you stay in a relationship with a single partner, limiting the number of sexual partners or chooses a partner who doesn’t have other sexual partners or have had a few. Always know your sexual partner history this can reduce the chance of getting HPV significantly.
It may not be possible to determine if is currently infected a partner who has been sexually active in the past, however, people who have had only one sexual partner in life can get HPV.
Sexually active people can reduce their risk of getting HPV, if use condoms. To protect themselves more, condoms should be used in all sexual relations, from the beginning to the end.
At the present time there and therapeutic alternatives, the newest are vaccines that can protect men and women against virtually all common types of HPV, which can cause disease and cancer. These vaccines are given in three injections is very important to know that you should have all three doses to get the best protection. They are most effective when given at 11 or 12 years of age.
Girls and women can receive two types of vaccines whose brand name is Cervarix and Gardasil, to protect women against the types of HPV that cause most cervical cancers, both are recommended for 11-12 year old girls and for females from 13 to 26 years old, who have not received any doses, or who have not completed the series when they were younger. Note that these vaccines are most effective when the sex history of the girls and women is not known.
For Boys and Men is Gardasil, it protects against most genital warts and anal cancers. The use is recommended in children 11 to 12 years of old, and for males of 13 to 26 years old who have not received any doses, or who have not completed the series when they were younger.
Health is the most important. Take care and appreciate your partner!
ALFA