is cervical cancer sexually transmited?
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Yes, actually. \nA large percentage of cervical cancers are caused by the HPV or genital warts virus, and that is sexually transmitted.\nThere is a test now that can be done with your regular PAP test.\n\nhttp://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cervicalcancer/a/hpvcervcancercn.htm
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You can transmit Herpes by kissing.  Lesions of the oral variety and in rare cases genital.  \n\nAlso, it is technically possible to have Gonoccocal and or Chlamydial pharyngitis - so if the kissing is quite deep, with serious exchange of fluids, or the bacterial load is high, transmission is possible.  \n\nAny worries - go get checked out.  Stay safe.
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HPV is the virus which transmits genital warts but in the vast majority of HPV infections there is nothing visible - and yet - the virus continues to be transmitted.  That is why there is now a 4 valent HPV vaccine for women - which will hopefully prevent many cases of cervical cancer.  Other than cervical cancer the other concern is primarily cosmetic and if you were able to see the growths you would not have asked the question.  The growths look like any other wart.
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Yes, genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection, but you can have common viral warts anywhere on your body. You've just been unlucky enough to have one down there. Do you have warts on your hands? If so, you could have spread them while touching down there.\nThe doctor did NOT say it was a case of genital warts, he just said it was probably a wart. He didn't say it was sexually transmitted. It's most likely just a normal viral wart which happened to show up in an unfortunate area. You can have them frozen off or you can get a topical liquid which you paint onto them which gets rid of them, but you're probably best just to leave it until you're back home and you can talk to your own doctor about the best treatment.
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My guess, it's probably a wart.  Haven't you ever heard of genital warts?  It's caused by the HPV virus that 80% of the population carries.  It can cause warts on both men and women, and it can cause cervical cancer in women.  I had a hysterectomy at 28, because of my cervix.  Use a condom.  I wouldn't say it is herpes, because herpes only flare up every now and then, usually during stress, but the warts will sometimes stay until they are removed.
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Yeah it's possible.   HPV is very common and it's also the main cause of cervical cancer.  However, nothing is for sure until they get the whole pathology report back.
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HPV is human papillomavirus.  It has recently been discovered that this is the cause of cervical cancer.\n\nAround 80% of the sexually active population will come into contact with HPV at some point in their lives, and most do not develop cancer because the virus either does not cause symptoms at all, or the symptoms that do develop are caught early and treated before they have a chance to progress. \n\nThis is why it is so important for women to get a pap smear at least once a year.  Although there is no cure it is a highly treatable before it has a chance to become cancer.\n\nAs to the warts - get yourself tested.  Unlike men, women do not always show the warts on the outside.  If you have them get treatment.\n\nOther than that you have to question, where did all these STD's come from.
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It is very common.  HPV is a sexually transmitted disease.  You get it from having unprotected sex with someone who has it.  Some forms of HPV cause cervical cancer.  There's a vaccine for HPV that should be coming soon, however it's only good for those who don't already have HPV.
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There are only a couple strains of HPV that cause warts - there are another couple that cause cervical cancer - hence the recomendation for a yearly PAP test. There are about 15 more strains that do not progress to cancer but do show as an unusual PAP result. It gets spread by the men - who have no idea they have it. It is a virus on the skin so condoms don't protect. So us women go around thinking this is some gross thing that only we have. Just as many men do - figuring about 85% of the population - they just don't get symptoms. So just who do you think you will be protecting by telling your partner you have HPV. He probably does too - but has no way of knowing. So get over the guilt. Unless this is a cancer causing strain - and only a small percentage of those ever turn to cancer - there is no need to tell, because there is no way to work around it, except to support your own health with good nutrition, rest and stress reduction. It isn't like herpes where you avoid contact during flare ups. HPV is there all the time but will cause changes in the cells when your own immunity is down.   As for the skin changes - that is a totally unrelated. Good luck kid - and keep researching beyond the limited feedback your doctor has given you.
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Genital warts are caused by Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)  Direct contact with the virus through sexual contact with an affected partner is how the virus is transmitted.  You need not have visible lesions to transmit HPV, and, at this time, there is no way to cmpletely rid yourself of HPV.\n\nTreatment ranges from nothing, to topical medications, to surgical destructon or removal of the lesions as warranted by the specific presentation.\n\nWomen with exposure to HPV are at higher risk than the general population for cervical cancer - so it is very important to have regular PAP smears and pelvic exams.  \n\nWhile you are at that - talk to your doctor about treatments to decrease the appearance of warts as well as how to discuss this with potential partners and minimize the risk of spread.
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According to the National Institute of Allergies & Infectious Diseases, Human Papillomavirus is among the most common causes of sexually transmitted infections in the world.(1) In the United States, it is estimated that there are more cases of genital human papillomavirus infections than any other sexually transmitted diseases; indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 20 million people are currently infected and at least 50% of sexually active men and women acquire a genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. The CDC estimates that by age 50, at least 80% of women will have acquired a genital HPV infection, and about 6.2 million Americans get a new genital HPV infection each year.(2) \nThere are more than 100 different strains of HPV, as it is commonly referred to, most of which are harmless. However, an estimated 30 types of HPV are spread through sexual contact; some of which can cause genital warts.(3) Also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, genital warts typically appear in “clusters” of bumps. The warts can appear either as raised or flat and range in size from small to large. Common locations for the warts in women include the vulva, cervix, and inside and surrounding the vagina and anus. Genital warts typically appear on the scrotum or penis in men who are affected. The warts are highly contagious and can easily be spread during vaginal or anal sex with an infected partner. Rarely, genital warts also can develop in the mouth or throat after having oral sex with an infected partner. Genital HPV infections often do not have any symptoms; however, even without obvious symptoms, HPV can still be spread from partner to partner. \n\nWarts are usually diagnosed, even in absence of symptoms, by sight. Gynecologists can confirm the diagnosis in suspected cases by applying acetic acid (vinegar) to the infected areas, causing the areas to whiten and making the warts more visible. Abnormal Pap Smears can also result in the presence of a cervical HPV infection. \n\nThere is no cure for HPV. There are, however, treatments for the warts, including topical agents such as Imiquimod, Podophyllin Antimitotic solution, Podofilox, Fluorouracil cream and Trichloroacetic acid. Genital warts can also be removed surgically through cryosurgery, which freezes them, electrocautery, which burns them, or laser. As there is no cure for human papillomavirus, the warts may come back even after definitive treatment. \n\nHPV is more than just an STD. Some forms of the virus can actually can cause cancers of the cervix, vulva, anus, and penis.(4) Genital warts can also cause problems during pregnancy, ranging from vaginal obstruction to the development of warts in the throat of the infant (laryngeal papillomatosis).(5) Early diagnosis and intervention in a patient with genital warts are crucial for successful treatment. \nAccording to the University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, there are three ways to decrease exposure to HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases: use of condoms, which can lower the risks of exposure; monogamous relationships; and complete abstinence.(6) The University is currently conducting important research towards a possible vaccine through their study on HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. For more information or to participate, please see http://obgyn.uihc.uiowa.edu/FutureII.htm.
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No! HPV is transmitted through skin to skin contact.
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No. Genital warts are spread by direct skin to skin contact and sex.\n\nI worried about this when I was living with my two younger brothers. I shared a bathroom with them for 5 years and I never gave them the virus!
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Cervical cancer is caused by HPV, but so far as I am aware there still isn't a link between sexually transmitted infections and other cancers. \n\nWithout knowing how agressive your sister's cancer is, it's impossible to say how long she's had it - but it seems likely that she's had it since before she got married, if it is so advanced that they can't do anything surgically to treat it. \n\nMy sympathies.
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Oral sex can indeed transmit HIV. However, the chances are fairly minimal, but the main risk lies in the possibility of open cuts in the mouth or on the genital region. HIV is transmitted via blood and seminal/vaginal fluids, and those can get into open cuts and cause the infection. This is why those who wear braces, and those have recently brushed their teeth, should not engage in oral sex.\n\nIf you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local department of public health. Free testing is available, as well as risk reduction, and post-infection counseling.
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Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a type of virus that infects the epithelial layer (the outer layer or covering) of the skin and mucous membranes. Over 70 different types of HPV have been identified. The various types of HPV each have a tendency to infect specific areas of the body.\n\nThe most common manifestation of HPV is warts. This includes warts on the skin such as plantar warts or common warts, and warts in the genital area, known as genital warts. However, many types of HPV do not cause warts or any other symptoms.\n\nGenital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. At least 80 percent of sexually active women will have acquired an HPV infection by age 50.\n\nIt is important because certain types of genital HPV infection have been associated with an increased risk of changes in the cells of the cervix, including precancerous conditions and cervical cancer. Other genital tissues (vulva, vagina) may also show precancerous changes or cancer possibly related to HPV infection, but this occurs less frequently than cervical cell changes.\n\nGenital HPV is spread through direct physical contact such as intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, or any other contact involving the genital area (eg, hand to genital contact).\n\nSome types of HPV can cause genital warts, which may be associated with discomfort such as itching, burning, or tenderness in the genital area. However, most women with sexually transmitted HPV do not have any symptoms at all.\n\nWomen who test positive for an HPV infection may have acquired the infection days to a year or more prior to the diagnosis.\n\n****\n****\nThere is currently no treatment that is effective against the HPV itself. Women with genital warts may be treated with agents designed to reduce or remove the warts, including creams, oral medications, or surgery. In women who have HPV with no symptoms, the infection usually goes away without treatment, although infection with the higher risk types of HPV may linger for some time.\n\nResearch on a vaccine to treat or prevent infection is underway.\n\nHope this helped.\n\nBest of luck.\n\n-yes, I'm a doctor.
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Despite your choice of words, I have a potential answer. Have yourself checked for HPV. Up to 80% of all women have it, and don't know. Men are carriers, but have no symptoms. There is also no test for men. There are many different strains of HPV. HPV is now known to be the the leading cause of cervical cancer. Get yourself to an OB/GYN and get checked. I don't know how old you are, but most docs don't test for HPV until after the age of thirty so BE SURE TO ASK. Take care of yourself. Don't freak if your test comes back positive, HPV can resolve itself, or advance to pre-cancerous cells, then to cancerous. But the treatments are effective (they vary from freezing the cervix to removal) especially if caught early. Wish you the best.\n\nJust an FYI, HPV IS a sexually transmitted disease and is NOT prevented with condom usage. Because there is still genital to genital contact with a condom, HPV is still passed on. Ladies (and guys,too) Please be careful out there. This is one more way gettin' you're grove on will come back and bite and you in the ash!