Anon - Thanks for seeking information to protect yourself from both HPV infections and cervical cancer.
It's important to know that genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. These HPV types can also infect the mouth and throat. Most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it.
Since HPV has been confirmed, there is a lot you now need to know for the sake of your health. The link below will help you, so please review it carefully.
In terms of protection, dental dams and condoms provide some measure of protection but can't prevent infection completely, because they do not cover all areas of the genital region.
http://www.thehpvtest.com/about-hpv/hpv-faqs/
Since you have a family history of cervical cancer and therefore a higher risk of this, it's also important to educate yourself on this condition too. You can find more information here: https://www.empowher.com/condition/cervical-cancer/definition
Since you're going to be discussing your STI with your current boyfriend you may also find the following article helpful: https://www.empowher.com/providers/article/talking-your-partner-about-sex-sexually-transmitted-diseases
Please do your best to not feel terrified or frightened. You're on the right path in seeking information, and the more you know the more you can do to protect your health. Good luck to you.
Pat
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Anon - Thanks for seeking information to protect yourself from both HPV infections and cervical cancer.
It's important to know that genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. These HPV types can also infect the mouth and throat. Most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it.
Since HPV has been confirmed, there is a lot you now need to know for the sake of your health. The link below will help you, so please review it carefully.
In terms of protection, dental dams and condoms provide some measure of protection but can't prevent infection completely, because they do not cover all areas of the genital region.
http://www.thehpvtest.com/about-hpv/hpv-faqs/
Since you have a family history of cervical cancer and therefore a higher risk of this, it's also important to educate yourself on this condition too. You can find more information here: https://www.empowher.com/condition/cervical-cancer/definition
Since you're going to be discussing your STI with your current boyfriend you may also find the following article helpful: https://www.empowher.com/providers/article/talking-your-partner-about-sex-sexually-transmitted-diseases
Please do your best to not feel terrified or frightened. You're on the right path in seeking information, and the more you know the more you can do to protect your health. Good luck to you.
December 13, 2010 - 5:31pmPat
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