Risks for transmission
- HPV can be passed through oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner.
- HPV can also be transmitted through other intimate contact including genital rubbing.
- HPV can also be passed to an infant during delivery (
Risks for transmission
- HPV can be passed through oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner.
- HPV can also be transmitted through other intimate contact including genital rubbing.
- HPV can also be passed to an infant during delivery (rare).
- No symptoms
- Discomfort during intercourse
- Bleeding with intercourse or with shaving
- Warts on the penis or vulva, which appear as small cauliflower-like growths
- During pregnancy, warts may increase in size and number and then regress/resolve after delivery
- Often no symptoms
- Bleeding between periods or after intercourse
- Found after an abnormal Pap test
Other cancers caused by HPV:
- HPV has been associated with some cancers on the vulva, in the anus, on the penis, and in the throat. Atypical symptoms from these areas, especially bleeding, itchiness, or pain should prompt a visit to the doctor.
- Condoms can help prevent the spread of HPV, but they do not provide full protection.
- The most up-to-date vaccine provides protection against 7 HPV types associ