2006-07-17 08:40:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Men should be able to take it. Like any other vaccine, it is a disabled virus that allows you to build up antibodies against a viral disease without contracting the disease. It works on men the same as women and if it is not licensed for usage by men, IT SHOULD BE! It costs around $500 and has no side affects.
“It’s a great opportunity for men to protect themselves from developing genital warts and penile cancer,” says Dr. Daron G. Ferris, a principal investigator on the study who directs the MCG Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Center. “It’s also a great way for men to protect their sexual partners from developing warts as well as cervical cancer, lower genital tract cancers and precancerous changes of the cervix.”
“Men and women can both be carriers of HPV,” Dr. Ferris says. “If we do a good job and vaccinate men as well, then it’s less likely that women are going to be at risk. We are really excited about the opportunity to study this vaccine in men.”
2006-07-17 13:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by psychetechnic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not out yet. And yes men should be able to take it. I have even heard that it is a good idea for females that already have HPV to take it and for males to take it as well. Even though it won't cure or get rid of the strains the female or male has, it could possibly prevent them from getting the strains it protects against.
The vaccine is suppose to prevent getting 4 different types of HPV, two known to cause genital warts and two know to cause cervical cancer. So, even if the person has HPV, they may not have one of the strains the vaccine prevents, and if they got the vaccine it could possibly prevent them for getting one of those 4 strains in the future. Also, if men get the vaccine, they could prevent themselves from getting HPV and then passing it on to a future sex partner. Doing this can prevent the girl from getting HPV and possibly cervical cancer (since that is the main thing the vaccine is targeting).
I have had HPV for over 5 years now. I got cervical cancer from it when I was 17 and I got genital warts from it about 6 months ago. Even though I have HPV, I do plan on getting the vaccine, because if I can prevent getting the other two strains, I will.
2006-07-17 09:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the HPV that causes cancer only causes cancer in women. You have to take the vaccine before you become sexually active in order for it to work. About 80% of the worlds population carries many different forms of HPV and it does not work once you have caught the HPV that causes cancer. The vaccine designed to work on women only. Men are carriers of the virus, but are not affected by it at all and there are NO signs that they have it. Some strains of HPV cause warts that are noticable, but that is not the type that causes cancer. And the vaccine was made to fight off just the cancer causing types of HPV.
2006-07-17 08:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by NONAME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't even realize they had a vaccine for it! I actually do have this which my doctor says I may have very well been born with it(Passed on by my mother) He says that it is the most common STD out there and that most people infected with it will never show any signs. I didn't know until I myself became pregnant. My husband has never shown any sign of it but the doctor says he defiantly has it.
As far as he told me there really wasn't a cure...just if I were to develop a painful wart then to come in and they would remove it. embarrassing yes but it helped to hear that he told me atleast 85% of his patients have this virus.Also I am to come yearly for an examine to make sure the abnormal cells do not develop into cancer.
If there is a treatment I would like to know as well.
2006-07-17 08:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by brooklynn_31502 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new HPV vaccine is only licensed for girls betreew the ages of 12 and 26 although it is being given to those as young as 9 under special circumstances. it is 120 dollars each for 3 shots
2006-07-17 08:45:12 · answer #5 · answered by sandra s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's new, and recommended for young girls only, before they become sexually active, comes in three shots for immunity, about 80-90% effective. Cost is about $400.00 for the series. It is a vaccine, so the person gets almost positive life immunity, and therefore about no chance in getting cervical cancer as an adult. It is better that a cancer cure -- it PREVENTS it!!!! Believe it or not, the Bush admin. was against this, saying it will make our young women promiscuous.... geeezzzz: on all levels, the guy is a nut....
2006-07-17 09:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting it Aug 2 my insurance pays for 80% it is @ $500
2006-07-17 08:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by mrsdamico22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm . . . I've never heard of it, but I'm responding now so I can go back and check what other people say later.
Good luck.
2006-07-17 08:42:46 · answer #8 · answered by Jocelyn L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋