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About HPV
Key facts about HPV8
HPV is normally cleared on its own and does not cause any health problems. However, when it does not go away, persistent HPV infections can cause abnormal cervical cell growth.22
Anyone who has had sexual contact can get HPV – even if you have only had one sexual partner or even if you use condoms.22
What is HPV?
There are more than 100 different types of HPV, of which 14 are considered high-risk with respect to developing cervical cancer.9, 10
Of these 14 high-risk strains, HPV 16 and 18 cause 70% of all cervical cancer.11
Women with HPV 16 or 18 are 35 times more likely to develop cervical pre-cancer than those without HPV.4
Are there signs or symptoms of HPV?
HPV is normally cleared on its own and does not cause any health problems. There are no symptoms for HPV. However, certain types of HPV can potentially lead to genital warts or cervical cancer.
Who is at risk?
Certain types of HPV do not clear by themselves. Therefore It is important to be regularly tested to know your risk.
It is recommended that women 30 – 65 years old who have had sexual contact should be tested for HPV.22 HPV is normally cleared by the body’s natural immune system for women under the age of 30.