Condoms and spermacides are still the most effective protection from HPV and other STD's. However, Like I mentioned in the previous post. HPV can infect areas that are not covered by a condom - so condoms may not fully protect against HPV.
It should be kept in mind that while the risk of transmitting the virus is highest when there are visible warts, transmission can be spread when no outward signs of HPV are present. Another thing to keep in mind is that HPV can lay dormant for years. Even in long-term monogamous relationships, genital warts or cervical changes can occur without an obvious infectious event. Because of this, in the presence of warts or cervical changes men and women should be screened for HPV even when no recent transmission risk can be identified.
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Hi Anon,
Condoms and spermacides are still the most effective protection from HPV and other STD's. However, Like I mentioned in the previous post. HPV can infect areas that are not covered by a condom - so condoms may not fully protect against HPV.
It should be kept in mind that while the risk of transmitting the virus is highest when there are visible warts, transmission can be spread when no outward signs of HPV are present. Another thing to keep in mind is that HPV can lay dormant for years. Even in long-term monogamous relationships, genital warts or cervical changes can occur without an obvious infectious event. Because of this, in the presence of warts or cervical changes men and women should be screened for HPV even when no recent transmission risk can be identified.
Hope this helps
Best,
Daisy
June 8, 2012 - 12:48pmThis Comment
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