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What are the symptoms of HPV in women? Risks, and Prevention

September 22, 2022 By: Pratibha39 Comments

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What is Human papillomavirus (HPV)?

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is mainly spread by intimate skin-to-skin contact during oral, vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Some types of HPV infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer.

Most people who get HPV do not know they have it. They may have no symptoms.

What about HPV Symptoms in women?

Most sexually active people are infected by HPV infection at some point in their lives. The virus is spread through sexual contact. In most cases, the body’s immune system clears the virus from the body within 2 years. However, the virus remains dormant in some cases and may cause problems later in life.

This article will explain what HPV is, what it can do to you and what are the HPV symptoms in women, if any.

In some cases, HPV may go unnoticed for years together.

If the HPV virus remains in the body for many years, there is an increased risk of developing cancer.

One of the most common cancers caused by HPV is cervical cancer. At the initial stages, there may be no HPV symptoms in women that indicate the presence of cancer, but one of the most common preventive measures a woman can take is to undergo a PAP smear test regularly. Doctors opine that, women must undergo a Pap test every 3–5 years, depending on their age and other risk factors.

 Common symptoms to look out for

Some symptoms of advanced cervical cancer include:

  • Painful sexual intercourse
  • Throbbing pain in the pelvic region
  • Unusual discharge from the vagina
  • Unusual bleeding, such as after sex

Some symptoms of more advanced cervical cancer include:

  • rapid weight loss
  • immense difficulty in passing urine and bowel
  • traces of blood in the urine

What are the risk factors associated with HPV?

While HPV infections may be common, certain risk factors are associated with them. These may or may not be limited to:

  • Multiple sexual partners | Having multiple sexual partners and practicing unsafe sex makes one more prone to getting affected by the genital HPV infection.
  • Declining immune systems | A weak immune system is another factor that can expose a person to HPV. Such people are at a greater risk of getting infected as their immunity is low.
  • Damaged skin | Skin with open wounds is more prone to developing common warts, which is one of the common symptoms of HPV.
  • Personal contact | Touching someone’s warts without using gloves or protection is another way of contracting HPV, as skin-to-skin contact with a person having HPV can be fatal.
  • Exposure to public spaces | Public places like the swimming pool or public showers that are not sanitized can be a breeding ground for contracting HPV.

HPV Indicators

While many underlying conditions can aggravate the presence of HPV, most HPV symptoms in women and men usually occur 2 to 3 months after infection. But in some cases, the symptoms can be dormant and surface after many years of the infection.

Some of the indicators of HPV are:

  • Common warts – Warts that are caused by HPV virus infections rarely subside without treatment. They are the most common type of infection and can be prevented by treating HPV with the right drugs. If you have a common wart, you can prevent its spread and the formation of new warts by not picking at it and not biting your nails.
  • Plantar warts – These kinds of warts can happen when you are exposed to public spaces. In order to reduce the risk of contracting HPV infections that cause plantar warts, it is recommended that you wear shoes or sandals in public pools and locker rooms.
  • Genital warts – Since these warts are more common in sexually active people, you can reduce the risk of developing genital warts and other HPV-related genital lesions by using protection during sexual intercourse and avoiding multiple partners.

The good news is that HPV is a vaccine-preventable infection. I recommend you to talk to your doctor about HPV prevention via regular screening and vaccination and secure your health.

You can read more about HPV here and also consult the expert on the site about HPV prevention.

Issued in public interest by MSD India.

 This information is for awareness only. Please consult your doctor for more information on HPV.

 

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  1. Priya says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    Women should not neglect any health issues

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  2. Avishka says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    Regular screening for any infections should be a priority for us all.

    Reply
  3. Alokita says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    It’s really essential that women are aware of the risks of HPV infection.

    Reply
  4. Varshu says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    Prevention of HPV starts with awareness.

    Reply
  5. Shivani says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    For women, it’s important take these precautionary measures.

    Reply
  6. Akshana says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    This blog post has explained HPV symptoms in women and their prevention as well

    Reply
  7. Adhira says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    I will keep a track of all the HPV symptoms and indicators.

    Reply
  8. Radhya says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    I read about HPV in women for the first time and your facts have credible references as well.

    Reply
  9. Bhumika says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Women need to check for HPV symptoms as mentioned in this post and take precationary measures at the earliest.

    Reply
  10. Khushi says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    I never would have imagined warts as a symptom for HPV infection.

    Reply
  11. Muskan says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:08 pm

    Your post was very insightful. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
  12. Roshni says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:11 pm

    I never would have imagined warts as a symptom for HPV infection.

    Reply
  13. Saniya says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    HPV infection can go unnoticed for years, that’s why every women must consult their doctors before it causes problems in life

    Reply
  14. Rihana says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Regular screening can help prevent HPV infection

    Reply
  15. Priyanka says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    Your post was very insightful. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      hank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
  16. Soniya says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    As a women, I think frequent visits to the doctor are very important.

    Reply
  17. Arohi says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    It’s always better to take preventive measures. I think vaccines are a must for the youths.

    Reply
  18. Rishika says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    The blog post is very good

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
  19. Ankita says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    The blog post is very good

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
  20. Khushi says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    The blog post is very good

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
  21. Paridhi says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    I like that people are taking initiative to spread awareness about personal hygiene.

    Reply
  22. Juhi rajput says

    September 28, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    We must take appropriate measures to avoid HPV.

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    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      Absolutely! It is very important.

      Reply
  23. Daniya says

    September 28, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    I wasn’t aware of the symtoms associated with HPV. Thanks for sharing the blog post

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      Nor was I, but I am glad that I started reading up

      Reply
  24. Danisha says

    September 28, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    This post helped me so with many informative facts

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I am so glad that you found the post informative.

      Reply
  25. Sonika singh says

    September 28, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    We must take note of the indicators and symptoms.

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    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      Absolutely and take the necessary precautions too!

      Reply
  26. Karishma Sharma says

    September 28, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    We should be so cautious about these symptoms

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      Absolutely and take the necessary precautions.

      Reply
  27. Pari says

    September 28, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    HPV is so common, I had no idea.

    Reply
    • Pratibha says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Yes it is and everyone is sitting up to notice the effects of it now.

      Reply

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