eMedTV HPV Articles

About Genitile Warts

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:29:16 CDT

About Genitile Warts
Genital warts typically look like soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored swellings. This page from the eMedTV archives describes genital warts in detail and explains what causes the condition. Genitile warts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

Causes of Genital Warts

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:01:21 CDT

Causes of Genital Warts
Certain types of the human papillomavirus can cause genital warts. This article from the eMedTV archives describes these specific causes of genital warts and explains whether common warts can cause the condition.

Cure for Genital Warts

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:17:10 CDT

Cure for Genital Warts
There is currently no medical or natural cure for genital warts or the disease that causes them (HPV). This eMedTV article focuses on the need for a genital warts cure and what happens if the condition is left untreated.

Genatal Warts -- Information

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:31:47 CDT

Genatal Warts -- Information
Genital warts usually appear within weeks or months after sexual contact with an infected individual. This eMedTV page explains what causes the condition and lists treatments that are available. Genatal warts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

Genatell Warts Information

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:39:32 CDT

Genatell Warts Information
One of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases is genital warts. This eMedTV resource describes what genital warts look like and explains where they usually appear. Genatell warts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

Genatile Warts Symptoms and Signs

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:42:11 CDT

Genatile Warts Symptoms and Signs
Genital warts are the most common symptoms of a genital HPV infection. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes other potential genital warts symptoms. Genatile warts symptoms and signs is a common misspelling of genital warts symptoms.

Genetal Worts

Fri, 2 May 2008 15:49:24 CDT

Genetal Worts
This part of the eMedTV library explains that genital warts are a common sexually transmitted disease. This article also describes how to identify genital warts and covers some treatment options. Genetal worts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

Genetil Warts Treatment Information

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:45:06 CDT

Genetil Warts Treatment Information
Prescription drugs, surgery, and laser surgery are some common genital warts treatment options. This eMedTV segment lists other treatments commonly used for genital warts. Genetil warts treatment is a common misspelling of genital warts treatment.

Genital Warts and Pregnancy

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:20:18 CDT

Genital Warts and Pregnancy
In most cases, genital warts will not cause problems for the mother or child during pregnancy. This eMedTV page offers more information on genital warts and pregnancy, and explains the potential impact on both the mother and the unborn child.

Genital Warts Appearance

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:35:22 CDT

Genital Warts Appearance
The genital warts appearance is typically soft, moist, flesh-colored bumps on the genitalia. As this eMedTV Web page explains, however, the appearance can vary. These warts can appear in different places and look different from person to person.

Genital Warts Diagnosis

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:25:55 CDT

Genital Warts Diagnosis
A genital warts diagnosis is usually made by performing a physical exam. This segment of the eMedTV library describes the tests that may be used to diagnose genital warts and lists other conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.

Genital Warts Symptoms

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:26:42 CDT

Genital Warts Symptoms
Genital warts usually appear as numerous soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored swellings in the genital area. This eMedTV article lists other possible genital warts symptoms and offers information on how to prevent getting an HPV infection.

Genital Warts Symtoms

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:48:00 CDT

Genital Warts Symtoms
Possible genital warts symptoms include pain, itching, and burning. This page from the eMedTV library lists other possible symptoms and explains where they may appear. Genital warts symtoms is a common misspelling of genital warts symptoms.

Genital Warts Treatment

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:43:46 CDT

Genital Warts Treatment
Treatment for genital warts can be different for each case, for example, whether they are large or small. This eMedTV resource outlines these different genital wart treatment options, which include creams, burning, freezing, or surgery.

Genital Warts

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:28:07 CDT

Genital Warts
Genital warts are highly contagious and can be spread through sexual contact with an infected individual. This eMedTV page further describes genital warts, explains how they are spread, and lists the various treatment options that are available.

Genital Worts

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:49:47 CDT

Genital Worts
Genital warts are swellings that usually appear in the vagina and anus or on the penis, vulva, or cervix. This eMedTV segment describes genital warts and explains what treatments are available. Genital worts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

Genitial Warts Signs and Symptoms

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:55:32 CDT

Genitial Warts Signs and Symptoms
Genital warts symptoms usually appear within weeks or months of infection. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible symptoms and links to more detailed information. Genitial warts signs and symptoms is a common misspelling of genital warts symptoms.

Genitle Warts Causes

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:58:07 CDT

Genitle Warts Causes
HPV-6 and HPV-11 (specific types of human papillomavirus) are the most common genital warts causes. This eMedTV Web page lists other types of HPV that can cause genital warts. Genitle warts causes is a common misspelling of causes of genital warts.

Gental Warts Treatment

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:00:32 CDT

Gental Warts Treatment
Common genital warts treatment options include certain medical procedures and prescription drugs. This eMedTV article links to more information on specific treatment options. Gental warts treatment is a common misspelling of genital warts treatment.

Gential Warts

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:03:43 CDT

Gential Warts
Genital warts, which are spread during sexual contact, usually occur on the cervix, vulva, or penis. This eMedTV page explains what genital warts look like and the various treatments available. Gential warts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

How Do Genital Warts Spread?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:32:56 CDT

How Do Genital Warts Spread?
Genital warts spread through direct skin contact with an infected person during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. This eMedTV article further discusses how genital warts are transmitted and explains whether or not condoms are effective in preventing them.

Information on Gentile Warts

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:07:31 CDT

Information on Gentile Warts
Genital warts are moist, soft, or flesh-colored swellings that are caused by the human papillomavirus. As this eMedTV Web page explains, genital warts are spread through sexual contact. Gentile warts is a common misspelling of genital warts.

Symptoms of Genetal Warts

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:10:07 CDT

Symptoms of Genetal Warts
Soft, moist, and flesh-colored swellings are the most common genital warts symptoms. This eMedTV resource lists other possible symptoms and offers keys for prevention. Symptoms of genetal warts is a common misspelling of genital warts symptoms.

What Do Genital Warts Look Like?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:08:45 CDT

What Do Genital Warts Look Like?
What do genital warts look like? They are flesh-colored bumps that usually appear in the genital area. This eMedTV resource explains how these warts vary in size and appearance, and describes what they look like in men and women.

Drug Interactions With the HPV Vaccine

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:44:24 CST

Drug Interactions With the HPV Vaccine
As this eMedTV Web page explains, there are potential drug interactions with the HPV vaccine and other medications, such as anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, and other vaccines. This page explains how these interactions can cause problems.

Generic HPV Vaccine

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:29:09 CST

Generic HPV Vaccine
A patent currently prevents any generic form of the HPV vaccine from being manufactured and sold. This eMedTV Web page explains that the earliest date that a generic HPV vaccine could become available is in 2017, when the patent expires.

HPV Vaccine and Pregnancy

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:33:29 CST

HPV Vaccine and Pregnancy
This eMedTV article explores the HPV vaccine and pregnancy, highlighting how the FDA categorizes the vaccine as a pregnancy Category B medication. It is generally recommended that a woman wait until after pregnancy to receive the HPV injections.

HPV Vaccine Dosing

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:19:43 CST

HPV Vaccine Dosing
The HPV vaccine dosage is the same for girls and women age 9 to 26, regardless of weight or age. As this eMedTV article explains, the vaccination is a series of three injections given over six months. This page discusses HPV vaccine dosing.

HPV Vaccine Side Effects

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:48:30 CST

HPV Vaccine Side Effects
This eMedTV segment explains that there are potential HPV vaccine side effects, including dizziness, diarrhea, and reactions at the injection site. This page also highlights some of the more serious and rare side effects of the HPV vaccine.

HPV Vaccine

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:15:04 CDT

HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine can prevent several conditions caused by the human papillomavirus. This page from the eMedTV archives also includes information on the typical dosing schedule for the vaccine, possible side effects, and what to do if you miss a dose.

HPV Vacine

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:45:40 CST

HPV Vacine
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the HPV vaccine is used to prevent cervical cancer, genital warts, and precancerous genital lesions. This page also covers dosing guidelines and side effects. HPV vacine is a common misspelling of HPV vaccine.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:24:33 CST

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
The human papillomavirus vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer, genital warts, and precancerous lesions. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the vaccine, including a list of potential side effects and an explanation of how the vaccine works.

Warnings and Precautions With the HPV Vaccine

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:29:01 CST

Warnings and Precautions With the HPV Vaccine
This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at several warnings and precautions with the HPV vaccine, including the risks of taking the drug if you have a condition like a bleeding disorder. This page also outlines who should not take the HPV vaccine.

What Is the HPV Vaccine Used For?

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:33:41 CST

What Is the HPV Vaccine Used For?
What is the HPV vaccine used for? As this eMedTV page explains, the HPV vaccine is used to help prevent cervical cancer, genital warts, and other conditions caused by the human papillomavirus. The HPV vaccine is approved for females ages 9 to 26.

Causes of HPV

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:15:24 CDT

Causes of HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause a range of conditions. This page from the eMedTV archives offers a discussion on what causes HPV, the different types, and the medical conditions that may occur as a result.

Contracting HPV

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:45:55 CDT

Contracting HPV
This eMedTV article provides detailed information on how HPV is contracted. For example, a common way of contracting HPV (human papillomavirus) is by sexual contact with an infected person, even if the person has no symptoms.

Getting Rid of the HPV Virus

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:08:18 CDT

Getting Rid of the HPV Virus
There is currently no way to get rid of the HPV virus, except with your own immune system. This eMedTV resource explains that in the case of genital HPV, even after genital warts are treated, the virus may remain and the warts can return.

High-Risk HPV

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:19:12 CDT

High-Risk HPV
Certain strains of HPV are called "high-risk" because they can lead to cancer. This eMedTV page includes information on both low-risk and high-risk HPV, and explains that the majority of these infections go away on their own and don't cause cancer.

How Can HPV Be Transmitted?

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:49:15 CDT

How Can HPV Be Transmitted?
How can HPV be transmitted? As this eMedTV Web page explains, the virus is most often transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, including genital-to-genital contact. A few statistics relating to the virus's transmission are also provided.

HPV -- Sexually Transmitted Disease

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:20:30 CDT

HPV -- Sexually Transmitted Disease
This eMedTV segment offers an overview of human papillomavirus, or HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that is quite common. It describes the appearance of the genital warts that the virus typically causes and includes statistics on the virus.

HPV -- STD Information

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:27:06 CDT

HPV -- STD Information
HVP STD is a short way to refer to the human papillomavirus as a sexually transmitted disease. As this eMedTV segment indicates, at least 50 percent of sexually active men and women will acquire an HPV STD at some point in their lives.

HPV and Cervical Cancer

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:58:03 CDT

HPV and Cervical Cancer
A connection exists between HPV and cervical cancer, as this eMedTV article explains. Studies suggest that a woman's likelihood of developing cervical cancer depends on a variety of factors (such as smoking) acting together with a high-risk HPV.

HPV and Pregnancy

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:13:47 CDT

HPV and Pregnancy
Many conditions can be affected by HPV, and pregnancy is no exception. This eMedTV page tells you how an infection can affect the mother and the baby. For example, a woman with HPV may require a cesarean section if the warts block the birth canal.

HPV Cure

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:37:52 CDT

HPV Cure
At the present, there is no HPV cure available. However, as this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, you can still reduce your risk of acquiring HPV by using condoms, by being in a mutually monogamous relationship, or getting the HPV vaccine.

HPV Diagnosis

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:39:31 CDT

HPV Diagnosis
An abnormal Pap test is one way of making a positive HPV diagnosis in women. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses methods of diagnosing human papillomavirus (HPV). Currently, no tests are available to make a positive HPV diagnosis in men.

HPV in Men

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:18:07 CDT

HPV in Men
HPV in men occurs as frequently as it does in women. This eMedTV resource discusses how the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be spread through sexual contact and cause symptoms such as genital warts. There is currently no test for HPV in men.

HPV in Women

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:07:26 CDT

HPV in Women
This eMedTV page explains how human papillomavirus (HPV) in women is acquired through direct skin-to-skin and genital contact, primarily during vaginal and anal intercourse. This page also describes how infection in women is quite common.

HPV Infection

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:16:22 CDT

HPV Infection
HPV infection is quite common and is often characterized by warts. This segment on the eMedTV Web site discusses human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in greater detail and includes a link to more in-depth information on the virus.

HPV Info

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:19:15 CDT

HPV Info
It's important to understand some basic HPV info. As this eMedTV article explains, there are estimated to be more cases of genital HPV infection than any other sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Knowing HPV info can reduce your risk.

HPV Information

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:23:16 CDT

HPV Information
This eMedTV Web page provides basic information on HPV and includes a link to more detailed information. One of the most important pieces of HPV information you can know is that the human papillomavirus can cause warts and possibly cancer.

HPV Research

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:51:56 CDT

HPV Research
HPV research is focused on producing additional vaccines and preventing precancerous changes in cells. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other forms of research, as well as the goals, including improved cost-effectiveness of HPV testing.

HPV Statistics

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:16:12 CDT

HPV Statistics
Statistics on HPV provide a quick look at trends of human papillomavirus (HPV). This eMedTV Web page features important HPV statistics, such as the fact that by age 50, at least 80 percent of women will have been infected with genital HPV infection.

HPV Symptoms

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:50:13 CDT

HPV Symptoms
Symptoms of HPV can include genital warts and precancerous changes in the penis and other organs. This eMedTV article features information on HPV symptoms and their treatment and explains why many people infected with the virus have no symptoms.

HPV Test

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:32:20 CDT

HPV Test
The HPV test is designed to detect the presence of the virus's genetic material in women. As this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, the test should not be used as a substitute for regular Pap smears, nor is it appropriate for all women.

HPV Transmission

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:48:30 CDT

HPV Transmission
HPV transmission is common. In fact, as this eMedTV Web page points out, at least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire a genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. Detailed information on transmitting HPV is also provided.

HPV Treatment

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:36:04 CDT

HPV Treatment
Treatment for HPV can include observation, electrocautery, laser treatment, and cryosurgery. This eMedTV resource discusses the different types of HPV treatments available and the reasons for using them, such as pain relief and cosmetic reasons.

HPV

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:23:42 CDT

HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of genital warts. However, as this eMedTV page explains, many infected people have no symptoms. This article gives a general overview of HPV, including information about diagnosis, transmission, and treatment.

Symptoms of HPV in Men

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:49:40 CDT

Symptoms of HPV in Men
HPV symptoms in men can include genital warts and changes in the penis or anus. As this eMedTV page explains, however, most men don't experience symptoms and don't know they are infected. A list of possible symptoms of HPV in men is also provided.

Symptoms of HPV in Women

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:13:30 CDT

Symptoms of HPV in Women
The most common symptoms of HPV in women are genital warts and precancerous changes in the genital area. As this eMedTV page explains, there is a slight chance of HPV symptoms in women turning into anal or genital cancers, but this is rare.

Types of HPV

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:39:13 CDT

Types of HPV
Since there are over 100 different types of HPV, this eMedTV resource breaks them down into high-risk and low-risk groups, briefly explaining how the virus is transmitted. A discussion on associated conditions and the HPV vaccine is also provided.

Venereal Disease -- HPV

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:31:55 CDT

Venereal Disease -- HPV
The venereal disease HPV can cause genital warts and sometimes lead to cancer. This eMedTV resource provides a brief overview of the human papillomavirus, including the fact that many people with an HPV infection have no symptoms.

Ways to Get HPV

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:06:08 CDT

Ways to Get HPV
Sexual contact with an infected partner is one of the most common ways to get HPV (human papillomavirus). This eMedTV resource deals specifically with the ways to get genital HPV. Out of over 100 types of the virus, over 30 are transmitted sexually.

What Are Symptoms of HPV?

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:20:09 CDT

What Are Symptoms of HPV?
What are HPV symptoms? This eMedTV segment lists common symptoms of HPV, such as genital warts and precancerous changes in the cervix, vulva, anus, or penis. It also explains how symptoms can vary, depending on the type of HPV infection a person has.

What Is HPV?

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:42:27 CDT

What Is HPV?
What is "HPV?" This is the acronym for human papillomavirus. As this eMedTV segment explains, there are over 100 types of HPV, about 30 of which are sexually transmitted. The virus can cause genital and non-genital warts, as well as cancer.

When Can a Person Contract HPV?

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:10:08 CDT

When Can a Person Contract HPV?
When can a person contract HPV (human papillomavirus)? As this eMedTV Web page explains, this can occur any time there is skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Sexual contact with an infected person is how a person contracts genital HPV.