Is it true about this STD?

Question

Is it true that there are 24 million new cases of HPV every year and that condoms provide virtually no protection against it?

Answer 1

Limiting the number of sexual partners you have will help prevent transmission of HPV and other sexually transmitted infections. It is controversial whether condom use can prevent HPV transmission. Condoms cover only the penis; HPV may be found elsewhere on the sexual organs (i.e. scrotal sac, anus). The female condom may be more helpful.
http://scc.uchicago.edu/hpv.htm

Latex condoms are effective in preventing transmission of HPV to partners. The condom must cover potentially infected areas completely. If a partner has no outward signs of infection on an area high on the penis near the scrotum, for example, the partner may in fact spread HPV to a partner even while wearing a condom. Thus, it is reasonable to use latex condoms, but no complete assurance can ever be given that the condom will be completely protective.
Various plastic membranes are available for females now which may be very effective at preventing transmission of most STD’s, not just HPV. Such devices must be of an appropriate size for the female, even perhaps requiring proper fitting by a medical provider such as a gynecologist for maximum protection and comfort. As mentioned above vaccines are not yet available that can provide protection for people who do not yet carry the virus.
http://www.forces-of-nature.net/topics/warts/hpv.htm

As you can see, using condoms may help you lessen the symptoms of HPV, but you should not rely on them to keep you from being infected with the virus itself. This does not make them useless, however. Studies have also shown that in couples where both partners had the same type of high-risk HPV and also used condoms faithfully, the men actually had their HPV go away faster. This information is promising and it is great to try and take all the precautions possible to avoid infection. But again, you cannot expect not to be infected, because that isn’t realistic. Instead, both partners should be well informed about the HPV virus, and should make an educated decision together.
http://www.healthandhpv.com/condoms.htm

To protect yourself from hpv condoms are not very effective, as they don't cover the whole infected area. The only way to lessen the chances of getting the virus is to avoid sexual contacts with multiple partners and have regular testing. The virus can be transmitted during skin-to-skin contacts and all kinds of sex, such as vaginal, anal, and oral. To protect yourself from hpv condoms are not very effective, as they don't cover the whole infected area.
http://www.health-science-report.com/hpv/human-papillomavirus-hpv/hpv-condoms.html

Answer 2

Around 80% of the sexually active population will come into contact with HPV at some point in their lives, and most do not develop cancer because the virus either does not cause symptoms at all, or the symptoms that do develop are caught early and treated before they have a chance to progress.

The National Institutes of Health’s Report on Condom Effectiveness did not find any epidemiologic evidence that using condoms reduced the risk of HPV infection. However, they do state “results did suggest that condom use might afford some protection in reducing the risk of HPV-associated diseases, including warts in men and cervical neoplasia in women” (Condom Report ii par. 5). On their Primer on HPV page, NIH also advises: “Although using a condom is a good idea to prevent transmission of other infections or diseases, condoms may not protect sexual partners from genital HPV infections. HPV infections usually are not limited to the penis or the vagina. The infection can occur on the skin in the genital area, such as the scrotum, vulva, anus, or the skin between the anus and the genitalia - areas that are not protected with normal condom use. It is not known if transmission can occur when the virus levels are very low or undetectable”

For more info and opinions on contracting the hpv virus I recommend that you go to http://www.healthandhpv.com/

Answer 3

I read somewhere that about 70-80% of the population will have this disease in the near future. I caught it from a girl with absolutely no symptons. The only sure way to prevent it is abstinance, or the HPV immunination.

Answer 4

yes. there are many strains, and not everyone of them shows symptoms. the scary thing for women is that certain strains that do not show the symptoms or warts can actually contribute to the increased succeptibility of getting cervical cancer, so, tell the women in your life to be sure and get a pap-test yearly. if detected in a timely manner, it is one of the most curable cancers. it does not matter what age you are either. spread the word.

Answer 5

yes...the really fun part is an HPV is virtually undetectable in a man or woman..unless they get one that comes with warts or have a bad pap smear...

Answer 6

yes it is so true

Answer 7

very true

Answer 8

YES