Human papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It is a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact. There are many different types of HPV, some of which are harmless and cause no symptoms, while others can lead to various health problems. Some types of HPV can lead to growths in the genitalThis is the medical term for sexual organs. This refers to both the internal and external sexual organs. The external genitalia penis, scrotum and testicles are referred to as male genitalia. The vulva is referred to as the female genitalia... area known as genital wartsGenital warts are skin lesions that usually appear in the genital area (vulva, vagina, penis, anus) in the form of small warts. They are caused by sexually transmitted viruses (human papillomaviruses, HPV) and are sexually transmitted infec.... Other types can lead to cancer of the cervixThe cervix is the connection between the vagina and the uterus. At the front of the cervix is the cervix., anusAnus (also called anus) refers to the exit opening of the large intestine. Colloquially also called "asshole"., penisPenis is another name for the penis and, together with the scrotum, is one of the external male sex organs. The penis consists of the shaft and the glans. The glans is the most sensitive part of the male body and is covered by a foreskin, u..., mouth and throat. There is a vaccine against HPV that protects teenagers and young adults against some types of HPV that most commonly lead to cancer. It is important to get vaccinated and have regular screenings to reduce the risk of HPV-related health problems.