Warts & Condoms: How much does its use protect us from the HPV virus?
This is a common - and reasonable - question we receive at Facemed. From men and women, who want to be informed about the prevention of warts.
HPV Warts & Condoms
First of all, before we answer specifically, we must remind everyone that the HPV virus wart is very common. Most sexually active people will get sick at some point in their lives.
For this reason alone, no woman or man diagnosed with the virus should be ashamed. Nor should he feel uncomfortable or scared.
In addition, there are many cases where the body will get rid of the virus on its own. Without ever having to know it or recognize its symptoms in our body.
Warts & Condom
It has been proven that using a condom can greatly reduce the transmission of HIV. But what about other sexually transmitted diseases and HPV?
A recent study conducted in the Netherlands found that the use of condoms leads to increased rates of improving HPV-related damage.
According to the researchers, condom users significantly reduce the chance of infecting their partners. Thus limiting the duration of the infection.
In studies that took place with female students in the US, before the beginning of their sexual life, they showed that those who used a condom in all their sexual encounters with their partner were 70% less likely to get a wart from the virus.
Conclusion - Warts & Condom
In conclusion, the use of a condom plays an important role in preventing the transmission of HPV.
On the other hand, we must not forget that even with a condom, warts can be transmitted by direct contact with skin surfaces on the genitals that remain uncovered. Without necessarily requiring penetration.
Therefore, it is important to always keep in mind the following: information, vaccinationand regular check-ups with PAP smears and rectal tests , are the only safe solutions in the treatment and prevention of warts.
Source: HPV Today
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