Answer: Can I have sex with HPV?

Currently, many people wonder if they can have sex once infected with HPV? This is because this is a very common sexually transmitted disease and many dangerous consequences can be experienced from infection with strains of this virus.

1.1. What is HPV virus? The HPV virus is one of the sexually transmitted viruses. This is a common virus that can affect anyone, male or female, at some point in their life. There are many different types of HPV, some of which can cause serious health problems, such as genital warts and even genital cancer.
1.2. How is the HPV virus transmitted? The HPV virus is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, and you can get HPV while having direct vaginal sex, or with the mouth or anus of someone who has been infected with HPV before.
This virus can be contagious even if the infected person does not have any signs or symptoms. All sexually active people are at risk of contracting the HPV virus, even if you have only had sex with one person.
People who have sex will face a higher risk of getting HPV when:
People have sex too soon or have unprotected sex. The skin on the genitals is torn or scratched. You should also note that the HPV virus is not transmitted from person to person through the following ways:
Holding hands or hugging. Eating together or sharing eating utensils such as bowls and chopsticks. Swim together in a pool or tub. It is passed down from generation to generation.

In most cases of HPV infection, the infection goes away on its own and does not cause serious health problems. But in cases that don't go away on their own, the virus causes a number of health problems, such as genital warts and cancer of the genitals.
Genital warts often have the first sign of the appearance of one or more warts on the genital area. The size of the wart can be different in size, it can be flat or raised on the surface of the skin. Sometimes, warts can be shaped like cauliflower.
HPV can cause cervical cancer or a number of other cancers including cancers of the vagina, vulva or penis and anus. During oral sex, the HPV virus can also cause cancer of the oropharynx, including the base of the tongue and tonsils (oropharyngeal cancer). Cancer can appear after being infected with HPV for a long time from many years to several decades.
People who are immunocompromised (including those with HIV/AIDS) may be less resistant to HPV, and often lead to serious health problems due to the virus this caused.

The question is, can you have sex when infected with HPV? The HPV virus can be easily transmitted to healthy people. Even people with HPV do not have any signs or symptoms of the disease. If you have sex using a method of protection, there is no risk of getting HPV. However, if you are undergoing treatment to completely eliminate the harmful HPV virus, you should not have sex.
HPV infection does not depend on the number of sexual partners. You're still at risk of getting infected with strains of the HPV virus even if you've only had sex with one person in your life.
Signs of illness caused by the HPV virus may not appear immediately. Sometimes, after having sex for a long time to many years with an infected person, the first signs of infection appear. Therefore, it is not possible to determine exactly when the specific time of infection was.
The HPV virus can cause several types of warts on the skin's surface as follows:
Genital warts: Appear as small bumps with a cauliflower-like appearance at the vulva. Sometimes it grows in the vagina, anus, or uterus. Genital warts may be accompanied by mild itching. But in general, these types of warts are usually not uncomfortable or painful. Common Superficial Warts: Appears as papules concentrated on the hand or finger area. With this type of wart, we usually do not need to worry too much because the warts are not painful. However, they will cause effects on appearance, causing loss of aesthetics and loss of confidence in life.

There are a number of measures that can help reduce the risk of contracting strains of the HPV virus.
4.1. HPV vaccine: The HPV vaccine is very safe and highly effective in preventing disease. Vaccination for men and women in the age group recommended vaccination works to help this subject resist diseases caused by HPV virus. This vaccination course consists of 3 injections and lasts for 6 months. Vaccination with a full course of vaccines plays a very important role in achieving effectiveness in disease prevention. All men and women between the ages of 11 and 12 are ideal for this vaccine. However, it is still possible to get a cervical cancer shot between the ages of 9 and 26. Cervical cancer or HPV vaccines are also recommended for homosexual men up to age 26, and for immunocompromised men and women (including HIV/AIDS). AIDS) up to the age of 26, if these subjects have not been fully vaccinated before.

4.2. Routine cervical cancer screening For women between the ages of 21 and 65, regular screening can help prevent the risk of cervical cancer.
4.3. Ensure safe sex: Use condoms correctly when having sex: this works to help limit the risk of HPV infection. But HPV can spread to areas not covered by a condom, so be aware that condoms may not be able to completely protect you from HPV infection. Being faithful to one partner, monogamous, also helps reduce the risk of HPV transmission. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital provides HPV vaccination services for those in need. Choosing vaccination at Vinmec, customers will be completely reassured by:
Being monitored before, during and after vaccination at Vinmec Health System and always having an emergency team ready to coordinate with the vaccination department to handle the vaccination. managing cases of anaphylaxis, respiratory failure - circulatory arrest, ensuring timely and correct treatment when incidents occur. Vaccines are imported and stored in a modern cold storage system, with a cold chain that meets GSP standards, keeping vaccines in the best conditions to ensure quality. Be examined by specialist doctors, screened for all health and physical problems, consulted on preventive vaccines and injection regimens, monitoring and post-vaccination care before prescribing. Vaccination according to the latest recommendations of the Ministry of Health & World Health Organization to ensure the best effectiveness and safest for customers. The team of specialists and nurses are experienced and professional, understand customer psychology and apply effective pain relief during the vaccination process. 100% of vaccinated customers are monitored 30 minutes after injection and reassessed before leaving.