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A recently FDA approved vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus which is called the HPV vaccine is said to prevent genital warts and is a good method of std prevention. This vaccine targets human papilloma virus (HPV) and is able to stop precancerous lesions in the vulva from progressing into full-blown malignancies, Dutch researchers report. Moreover, studies have concluded that the HPV vaccine was successful in reducing the incidence of genital warts in men which is associated with read more…

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The best ways to avoid contracting HPV strain are: completely abstaining from sex and being in a mutually monogamous relationship with someone who has been tested free of the virus. Using condoms diligently and properly every time you have sex may surely reduce your risk of contracting the virus. However, there is evidence to suggest that condoms are not very reliable at offering protection against the virus. Take note as well that condoms cannot provide any protection read more…

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As of yet, there is no cure nor treatment for HPV. Generally, your body can fight off the virus on its own. It is believed that, once you are infected with a strain of HPV, your body becomes immune to it. Although it is entirely possible to be infected with more than one strain. Those that develop genital warts will need or want medication by burning the warts off. Current research usually is focusing on developing two read more…

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HPV usually does not have visible symptoms. One study by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) reported that almost half of the women infected with HPV had no obvious symptoms. Because the viral infection persists, individuals may not be aware of they are infected or the potential risk of transmission to others and of developing complications.
But in the case where a symptom does exist, however, it depends on what type of HPV strain you read more…

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HPV virus are spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex.