What causes the HPV virus?
1. The HPV virus is almost ubiquitous in the environment in which we live. Most people have HPV viruses on their skin, digestive system and respiratory system. Most of the time this virus exists in the human body, it will disappear on its own within 1-2 years or be defeated by the body's own immune system;
2. If either man or woman carries the HPV virus, Then sexual intercourse between both parties is the most likely way to transfer the virus to each other;
3. If a person infected with the HPV virus shares some daily necessities with other people, such as Public toilets, bathtubs, swimming pools and other public facilities may also spread their own viruses to other people;
4. Some women get pregnant without clearing their own HPV viruses before pregnancy. If you choose to give birth naturally, you may be carrying the HPV virus when the fetus is born through the birth canal.
Several types of HPV viruses
1. Low-risk HPV
Low-risk HPV can cause acute eczema in the reproductive tract or very weak cervical cell changes . There are 12 types of low-risk HPV, including HPV6, 11, 40, 42, 43, 44, 53, 54, 61, 72, 73 and 81. These HPVs do not cause cervical cancer.
2. High-risk HPV
High-risk HPV can cause cervical cell lesions. If the cervical lesion cells are not treated in time, HPV infection will continue to invade the cervical mucosa of women. , eventually causing cervical cancer to develop into cervical cancer. There are 13 most common types of high-risk HPV (see the picture below), especially HPV16 and HPV18, which are the most common. Persistent high-risk HPV infection is a necessary condition for the occurrence of cervical cancer, so you need to always pay attention!
What is going on? HPV testing is required
If cervical thin-layer liquid-based cytology (TCT) shows atypical squamous cells of unknown significance (called ASCUS) or higher-level lesions, then it is necessary Had an HPV test. If HPV is negative, don't be nervous. You can just recheck TCT after half a year; if HPV is positive, further examination, colposcopy and biopsy are needed.
What to do after HPV infection
1. Maintain good personal hygiene, bathe frequently, change underwear frequently and expose them to the sun to kill viruses. Do not change with others. The first is to reduce the risk of infection. The second is to reduce the possibility of cross-infection due to stimulation of the body by one's own secretions;
2. Once one of the couple is informed that they have the HPV virus, it is best not to have sex until they are cured. You must go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment to avoid being infected again after treatment;
3. You can now get the HPV vaccine in advance to reduce the chance of infection. If you have serious symptoms such as genital warts, When it happens, you must go to a regular hospital for treatment and take appropriate treatment methods according to the doctor's guidance.