Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms.
It's important to know that although HPV can cause cervical cancer and other types of cancer. The types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types of HPV that can cause cancers.
It's imperative that you schedule routine screenings for cervical cancer so that any abnormal cell changes can be detected. There is no treatment for the virus itself, however, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause.
With regards to having more children, I would speak with your doctor about the best options for you and your husband growing your family. HPV genital warts has been known to cause complications with your vaginal area that can affect your pregnancy especially if you have to have warts removed. But as far as your child being born with it, that is unlikely.
I hope this helps. Congratulations on your pregnancy.
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms.
It's important to know that although HPV can cause cervical cancer and other types of cancer. The types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types of HPV that can cause cancers.
It's imperative that you schedule routine screenings for cervical cancer so that any abnormal cell changes can be detected. There is no treatment for the virus itself, however, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause.
With regards to having more children, I would speak with your doctor about the best options for you and your husband growing your family. HPV genital warts has been known to cause complications with your vaginal area that can affect your pregnancy especially if you have to have warts removed. But as far as your child being born with it, that is unlikely.
I hope this helps. Congratulations on your pregnancy.
Be well,
October 14, 2015 - 3:36pm~Gillette
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