Gynecologist Nagihan Saz said that the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is known to cause cervical cancer especially in women, affects men as well as women. Stating that 80 percent of people have encountered this virus at some point in their lives, Opr. Dr. Saz said, "Those with a strong immune system defeat this virus, but in some it remains for a long time and then it can cause diseases. Both sexes can be protected from this virus and the cancers it will cause," said Saz.
Kent Bayraklı Medical Center Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Opr. Dr. Nagihan Saz, HPV can cause warts, cervix, anus, vagina and vulva in women; He said that it is also the cause of warts, penile and anus cancers in men. Noting that there are more than 100 types of HPV, it can cause cancer in the tongue, throat and tonsils, Opr said. Dr. Saz listed the risk factors as the onset of sexual activity at a very early age, being with multiple partners, having had sexually transmitted infections, smoking and a weak immune system.
CERVICAL CANCER IS THE MOST KNOWN
Pointing out that HPV is mostly on the agenda with cervical cancer, Opr. Dr. Nagihan Saz said, "Cervical cancer ranks third among cancers seen in women in the world, and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is one of the cancer types that can be prevented by regular screening. It is a cancer that can be prevented by vaccination."
Op. Dr. Saz said, "HPV is usually transmitted by close skin-to-skin contact, vaginal, oral and anal sex. 80 percent of people encounter this virus at some point in their lives, those with strong immune systems defeat this virus and are cleared from the body without causing any disease. However, in some, it remains for a long time. and then it can cause diseases. It is possible to protect them with vaccination. The best vaccine effectiveness is when sexual activity begins. Therefore, we recommend HPV vaccination to all girls and boys from the age of 9 onwards. For those who have not been vaccinated before, the vaccine can be recommended up to the age of 45. Having HPV ( It should also be known that a positive HPV test) does not mean cancer, and that the HPV vaccine does not cause HPV infection or cancer.
