I’m HPV positive…what do I do now? This is a thought on the mind of many people who get diagnosed with HPV. With the risks for cervical cancer and other complications, the future may seem grey. Most people feel a fear of judgment from anyone who may find out, causing them to keep their diagnosis […]
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There is no shame around HPV. At least, there shouldn’t be. Yet many women who have HPV feel shameful about it and are worried about sharing the information with future partners, at the risk of being judged. You’re not alone. HPV is Growing HPV is now considered to be the most common sexually transmitted infection
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The Low Down on HPV HPV is a common viral infection and the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most people will contract a strain of HPV in their lifetime. In some cases, HPV infections can lead to complications and can even lead to cancer. What is HPV? Human Papilloma Virus is one of the most
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Anal cancer is a topic that no one wants to talk about, but should be discussed. The American Cancer Society estimates about 8,300 new cases of anal cancer in the United States and over 1,200 deaths to occur as a result. These are not insignificant figures. HPV can lead to and cause anal cancer, which
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Why Get A Pap Smear? Routine checkups testing for HPV with your healthcare provider is your saving grace. Prevention is key in cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a slow-growing cancer that can take years to proliferate to actual cancer. Starting with abnormal cells, CIN I, II, and III, ASC-US, LSIL, HSIL, and eventually, squamous cell
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HPV is on the rise, and with that, complications from HPV can arise. These complications can be anything from common warts on the back of your hand to painful and invasive genital warts to even cervical cancer. For these reasons, the HPV vaccine is not only preferable for young women to receive, but can also
You’ve just found a new, fleshy growth around your genitals… could this be HPV? Certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause lesions or warts in the genital area. These growths can be alarming. You may be wondering – what are these growths? Am I going to have them forever? How can I make
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Cervical cancer is the eighth most common cancer in the world and the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, with over 570,000 new cases in 2018, as stated by the World Health Organization. In this article, we aim to clear up any confusion about HPV, cervical cancer, and how the two are related by
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Sugar: the most enticing, delicious sweetener, tempting you into a life of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. We all now know that sugar is the real bad guy in our foods…but why? And what’s the deal with sugar in HPV? What’s the Deal With Sugar? Most people know that “sugar is bad for you”
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What are carotenoids? They make your carrots orange, but what is the benefit to your health? Why do we include carotenoids in Papillex? Does the form matter? Find all the answers to these questions…and more! What Are Carotenoids? Carotenoids, are a group of compounds that include lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene. They are organic pigments that
The majority of cervical cancer cases come from two particular types of HPV: HPV 16 and 18. Viruses are all around us and can be contracted in any number of different ways. They vary from the common cold to hepatitis to HPV. HPV is contracted from skin-to-skin contact, usually during sexual intercourse, and different strains can
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, as stated by the World Health Organization to account for 6.6% of cancers in women. Cervical cancer has a very good prognosis if it is caught early. The best treatment in the case of cervical cancer is prevention. Prevention, routine screening, early diagnosis, and
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