Scheduling a colposcopy exam can come with a flood of anxieties – will it be uncomfortable? What if you receive an abnormal Pap? What comes next? If you’re feeling these concerns, you are not alone. We are here to equip you with a few ways to prepare your body, mind, and cervix for your next […]
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Many of you have expressed interest in the results of Dr. Judith A. Smith’s HPV study on the use of AHCC® in people with HPV. Her previous studies showed positive findings, suggesting that AHCC® may help eradicate HPV in individuals with persistent high-risk infections. We are excited to learn that a further clinical trial confirms
Viruses aren’t living organisms but strands of DNA or RNA that make a home in other living organisms. By doing so, the viruses can survive. The life-cycle of a virus includes gaining entry into a living organism, replicating, and making itself a home. Understanding the life-cycle and how the immune system interacts with HPV can
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Contracting a strain of HPV is very common. You may have had it as a child in the form of a pesky plantar wart on the bottom of your foot or a small nodule that developed on your finger. In early adulthood, HPV is commonly contracted through sexual contact, with 80% of women contracting a
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HPV is now considered the most common sexually transmitted infection among North Americans. The Center of Disease Control estimates that nearly everyone who is sexually active will have contracted a strain of HPV at some point in their lives. With HPV being highly prevalent in the young female population and infertility now affecting one-fifth of couples trying to
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There are over 150 different HPV strains that have been identified in humans. Different strains have evolved over time through evolution into five sub-groups, each with unique ways to infiltrate and cause disease in an individual. Some strains cause minor papilloma’s on the surface of the skin, while others have no symptoms but have the
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Today, March 4th, is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV Awareness Day is all about opening up the conversation around HPV. It’s more common than you may think, and it is not anything to be ashamed about.
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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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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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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