Welcome to EmpowHER. 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.
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).
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Hi LadiR219
Welcome to EmpowHER. 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:
Here are some resources for you
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Best,
Daisy
September 2, 2012 - 4:44pmThis Comment
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