Cervical cancer can be caused by genital warts in women

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a tiny virus particle that can infect the skin and cause genital warts in women. Warts can be a group or a single download. They are shaped like cauliflower. Genital warts in women are around the vagina or anus.

Most types of HPV are relatively harmless, can be treated as an uncomfortable skin condition. However, in some cases, HPV has been shown to cause cervical cancer. These are considered "high risk"warts. Risk warts high actually change the structure of the cells at the opening of a woman's uterus (cervix), or the structure of cells around the anus of a woman, and this is what causes cancer. This is why women suffer from genital warts are highly recommended to have a Pap test once every 6 months. It also showed that women who have HPV often have more difficulty trying to get pregnant, and are more likely to need treatment for infertility.

Genital warts can appearas hitting, but it can be difficult to see. Some women experience these warts as itching, burning or tenderness in the genital area. They may feel itchy in certain parts of your body. HPV can cause genital warts in the vagina, in which case the woman can bleed after sex or experience some kind of discharge from the vagina. In rare cases, a wart around the opening of the urethra can cause problems with urination, or bleeding. In some cases, a woman who has HPVexperience of a single outbreak. In other cases, outbreaks can occur with some regularity. Warts and human papilloma virus is spread by contact with warts. However, warts can also be too small for anyone to see, and still transmit the disease.

There are several treatments for genital warts, but most involve some kind of topical cream. Some treatments must be performed by the physician, and others can do at home. There is no known cure for the disease today. If awoman is infected with HPV, you always have. However, obtaining prompt treatment for HPV can prevent the disease spreading to a sexual partner who does not.

A woman with HPV can cause genital wart outbreaks on several occasions in his life. Or, can occur only once. Always remember that contact with warts is what spreads the virus. However, note that warts are not always visible. If you have genital warts, talk with your doctor as soon as possibledetermine the appropriate treatment.

Glossary

HPV: Human Papilloma Virus. It is a sexually transmitted disease that causes outbreaks of genital warts in men and women.

References

American Cancer Society

http:www.acs.org

CDC National Prevention Network

http:www.cdcnpn.

Treated Cervical Cancer Which is Caused By HPV

Currently there is no proven treatment for HPV (Human Papillomavirus). For majority of people who have HPV, the body's defenses are enough to clear the virus. It is possible ti treat some of the possible consequences of HPV infection, including abnormal cervical cells, cervical cancer and genital warts.

Genital warts are flesh colored growth that are most often caused by certain types of HPV. Genital warts often appear on the external genital or near the anus of females and males. Less commonly genital warts can on the cervix. It is estimated that approximately 10% of men and women will have genital warts in their lifetime.

Genital warts often do not cause symptoms. In some cases however, they may cause burning, itching or pain. A healthcare professional can usually recognize genital warts just by seeing them. Sometimes they are discovered in follow up visits after an abnormal Pap test.

Genital warts sometimes disappear on their own without treatment. However, there is no way to tell if they will disappear or grow larger. A healthcare professional may choose to apply a special cream or solution to the warts. Alternatively, some genital warts can be removed by freezing, burning, or using a laser treatment. If these treatments don't work, they may be removed by surgery. There is a chance that genital warts can reappear after treatment since th HPV that caused them may still be present.

What are the options?

- Regular pap test.

- Abstinence from all sexual activity.

- Maintain monogamous relationship with someone who has had no other or few sex partners.

- Limit the number of partners you have and choose your partners carefully. The fewer partners your partner had, the less likely he or she is to have HPV.

- Condoms may help reduce but is not fully protective against infections.

- Vaccination with HPV vaccine.

The Pap test looks for cells changes caused by genital HPV. It finds cell changes early, so the cells can be treated before they turn into cancer. This test can also find cancer in its early stages so it can be treated before it becomes life threatening.

Currently vaccination is available to prevent HPV infection and may reduce the risk of cervical cancer and HPV related diseases caused by certain types of HPV. Ideally females should get the vaccine before they are sexually active. This is because the vaccine is most effective in women/girls who have not yet acquired any of the HPV types covered by the vaccine.