What are the most easily recognized symptoms of HPV infection?

Genital warts (condylomata acuminata or venereal warts) are the most easily recognized sign of genital HPV infection.

How long does HPV infection last?

Depending on the type of HPV that you have, the virus can linger in your body for years. In most cases, your body can produce antibodies against the virus and clear the virus within one to two years. Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment.

Does HPV cause itching?

They may itch but rarely cause pain. These warts appear as darkened areas of the skin with slightly raised, flat tops. They can crop up anywhere on the body. These warts may appear irritated, hard, and grainy.

What are the odds of getting cervical cancer?

Women who have had 3 or more full-term pregnancies have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. No one really knows why this is true. Also, studies have pointed to hormonal changes during pregnancy as possibly making women more susceptible to HPV infection or cancer growth.

How often does HPV turn to cancer?

Most of the time HPV infections go away on their own in 1 to 2 years. Yet some people stay infected for many years. If you don’t treat an HPV infection, it can cause cells inside your cervix to turn into cancer. It can often take between 10 and 30 years from the time you’re infected until a tumor forms.

Does HPV cause pelvic pain?

HPV cancer symptoms may not cause any signs, but if the cancer is advanced you may experience pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and other symptoms.

How do you get HPV?

You can get HPV by having sex with someone who is infected with HPV. This disease is spread easily during anal or vaginal sex, and it can also be spread through oral sex or other close skin-to-skin touching during sex. HPV can be spread even when an infected person has no visible signs or symptoms.