Gynecologist Nagihan Saz, warts, cervix, anus, vagina and vulva in women; He said that men can also be protected from the human papilloma virus, which can cause warts, penile and anus cancer, with a vaccine.
Briefly, the virus called HPV in women warts, cervix, anus, vagina and vulva; It can also cause warts, penile and anus cancer in men. Gynecologist Op. Dr. Nagihan Saz said that the human papilloma virus, 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 strong immune systems 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 with vaccines.
Kent Bayraklı Medical Center Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Opr. Dr. Nagihan Saz stated that HPV, which has more than 100 types, can also cause cancer in the tongue, throat and tonsils. Starting sexual activity at a very early age, being with multiple partners, having sexually transmitted infections, smoking and a weak immune system.
Cervical cancer is the most well-known
Pointing out that HPV is mostly on the agenda with cervical cancer, Opr. Dr. Saz said, “Cervical cancer ranks 3rd among cancers seen in women in the world, and is at the forefront of cancer-related deaths. It is one of the types of cancer that can be prevented by regular screening. "It is a cancer that can be prevented by vaccination," he said.
Op. Dr. Saz said:
"80% 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, some of them stay for a long time and then cause diseases. It is possible to protect them with vaccines. The best vaccine effectiveness. It happens when sexual activity starts before the start of sexual activity. Therefore, we recommend HPV vaccination to all girls and boys from the age of 9. For those who have not been vaccinated before, the vaccine can be recommended until the age of 45. Carrying HPV (positive HPV test) does not mean you have cancer, HPV vaccine does not cause HPV infection or cancer. It should also be known that he did not open it.”
