Welcome to EmpowHER. There are more than 40 different strains of HPV that specifically affect the genital area. Most HPV infections don't lead to cancer, but some types of genital HPV can cause cancer of the cervix.
Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or health problems from it. In 90% of cases, the body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within two years. But, sometimes, HPV infections are not cleared and can cause:
Genital warts
Rarely, warts in the throat -- a condition called recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, or RRP. When this occurs in children it is called juvenile-onset RRP (JORRP).
Cervical cancer and other, less common but serious cancers, including cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and oropharynx (back of throat including base of tongue and tonsils)
If you a biopsy done, you should be fine. Your doctor might suggest to just continue your yearly checkup. You should talk to your doctor about how you feel and in treating your anxiety. Living with Anxiety is not easy and is something that can be treated with medication.
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Hi Jen,
Welcome to EmpowHER. There are more than 40 different strains of HPV that specifically affect the genital area. Most HPV infections don't lead to cancer, but some types of genital HPV can cause cancer of the cervix.
Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or health problems from it. In 90% of cases, the body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within two years. But, sometimes, HPV infections are not cleared and can cause:
If you a biopsy done, you should be fine. Your doctor might suggest to just continue your yearly checkup. You should talk to your doctor about how you feel and in treating your anxiety. Living with Anxiety is not easy and is something that can be treated with medication.
Here are some resources for you
https://www.empowher.com/condition/human-papillomavirus-hpv
https://www.empowher.com/condition/anxiety
Best,
Daisy
March 13, 2012 - 3:50amThis Comment
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