How to Diagnose Genital Warts or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Genital Warts, an STD caused by certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), can affect the genital areas in both men and women. This virus may affect the penis, vaginal opening and surrounding organs, rectum, urinary tract and/or bladder. ... [... more]
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How to Get Rid of Warts
Are you worried about lesions or rough blemishes on your skin? A virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts, which commonly grow on the face, hands and feet. Warts are mostly oval in shape and painless, but they are contagious. Here's ... [... more]
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How to Relax During a Colposcopy Exam
Pap smears may come out abnormal for many reasons. When they do, however, your gynecologist will probably recommend that you have a colposcopy exam. This exam will check for pre-cancerous changes in the skin which may be caused by the sexually ... [... more]
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How to Live With HPV
Since most infections caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) do not have any actual symptoms or sign, living with HPV is much easier than with some other sexually transmitted diseases. The key for you to live normally with HPV is a healthy ... [... more]
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How to Reduce Gynecological Cancer Risks
Gynecological cancers affect women and involve the female reproductive system. These can include: cancers of the vulva, cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina. Most women are at some risk for gynecological cancers, with risks ... [... more]
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How to Treat HPV
Human papilloma virus, or HPV as it is called, is the only proven cause of cervical cancer. On average, over six million new cases of HPV are reported each year in the United States alone. Most of these are in women age 16 to 24. While it is easy ... [... more]
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How to Define Healthcare Acronyms
Have you wondered what all those healthcare acronyms stand for? Once it generates a list, look for the definition that most closely seems to fit the meaning of the acronym. [... more]
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How to Diagnose HPV
The human papilloma virus (HPV) affects millions of sexually active women each year. Since HPV often shows no symptoms, you will most likely not be able to diagnose the virus yourself. You will need to go to a doctor to be tested whether you feel ... [... more]
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How to get rid of your wart
Got some wart? Do you know what is it? Well, look at your fingers or your private part or genitals and see if you have some kind of moles type but feels rough. Anything that bothers you when you feel your skin. There are many types of warts so ... [... more]
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How to Have an Anal Pap Smear and Why
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at an increased risk of acquiring infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) much like women who are sexually active. HPV is a hardy virus that can lead to abnormal rectal cells of the anus, and even anal ... [... more]
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How to Immunize Against HPV
The human papilloma virus (HPV), with over one hundred different strains, is one of the most widely spread sexually transmitted infections. Of those 100 strains, about 30 of them can only be spread through sexual contact. A few strains may lead ... [... more]
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How to Prepare for an Anal Pap Smear
Men who have sex with men should have an annual (or more frequently if your health care provider recommends it) anal pap smear. The procedure is painless, takes only a few minutes and can detect the early signs of infection with human ... [... more]
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