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What Can You Do To Prevent Anal Warts
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Can I use Aldara as preventative medicine against anal warts?About 4 months ago I was with somebody and found out through a friend that they were infected with HPV. They had the warts treated but I know the virus can last a while.We didn't have sex, I did perform oral sex on him and we did lay together...
Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
I would not recommend using Aldara to prevent warts, although I can understand the rationale of your question. Although I don't doubt that you have been exposed to HPV infection, it is possible that you may have cleared the infection. A good...
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Gardasil Approved to Prevent Anal CancerIn the U.S. more than 5,000 people are diagnosed with anal cancer each year. More women than men are diagnosed with it, and people living with HIV experience higher rates of the cancer, especially gay and bisexual men who have had anal sex.... Read more »
HPV Linked to More Cancers; Prevention Strategy Could Include Male Vaccine, Says OncologistAdditional evidence tying human papillomavirus to anal, head, and neck cancers in both sexes, and to penile cancer in men, necessitates heightened preventive measures, according to Dr. Joan Murphy, a gynecological oncologist at Toronto's Princess... Read more »
Anal Cancer Increasing Among People Living With HIVWhy Screen for Anal Cancer in HIV-Positive Patients? Anal cancer is emerging as a common non-AIDS defining cancer in HIV-positive people. Anal cancer, like cervical cancer, is caused by infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV)... Read more »
Study: HPV Vaccine Prevents Genital Warts in MalesThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil effectively prevents genital warts in males, according to a study to be presented today at the European Research Organization on Genital Infection and Neoplasia International Multidisciplinary... Read more »
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Anal wart surgery
Posted by Anonymous, 8 Replies
I am about to have surgery for anal warts that I have in my anal canal. I was wondering if anyone else has had the outpatient surgery and tell me wht it's like post-op. when will I be able to go back to work? How long am I likey to be in discomfort?
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surgery for anal warts
Posted by bakcake, 3 Replies
I am facing anal wart surgery in a week. i would like to know what happens step by step during the surgery
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anal warts
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
do gynecologists perform anal pap smears or check for warts back there? I think I may have them
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do genital warts cause cancer in men
Posted by team1, 1 Reply
they do cause cervical cancer in women among other things. but its been stated that the warts are harmless to men? is that true?
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