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HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) Vaccinations
HPV vaccinations protect against human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection making the vaccination an important step towards preventing cervical cancer. The Gardasil HPV vaccine we provide protects against both cervical cancer and genital warts.
HPV Vaccination for Men is also available
There are benefits for men receiving this vaccine too, although men cannot develop cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine for men may prevent genital warts, penile cancer, anal cancer, and the spread of HPV to sexual partners.
HPV / Gardasil 9 PRICE: £180 PER DOSE
HPV Infection
Genital Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the most common Viral STI in the UK – and the majority of sexually active individuals will have HPV infection at some point in their lives.
There are over 100 strains of HPV. Around 40 of these strains affect the genital region where they can cause either genital warts (low-risk strains) or cancerous and precancerous changes (high-risk strains). Persisting high-risk HPV infection is associated with cervical cancer in 99% of cases. However, high-risk HPV infection has also been directly linked to cancers of the anus, mouth and throat, penis, vulva and vagina.
Transmission
HPV infection is very common. It is transmitted by sexual activity, including oral, anal and vaginal sex. Most people acquire HPV infection when they start sexual activity. Although condoms can reduce the risk of transmission, it does not fully protect against it.
Symptoms
Most people who have HPV infection are not aware that they have the infection and the infection is cleared by their own immune system.
In some people, the symptoms can manifest many years after they have acquired the initial infection.
Genital Warts
• These are fleshy lumps or bumps found around the genital regions. They can be small, raised, multiple, very large and shaped like cauliflowers.
• 90% of genital warts are caused by HPV strains 6 and 11.
• Genital warts are generally harmless and will eventually clear without the need for treatment. However, they can become very large and are a source of embarrassment.
Cervical Cancer
• Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 years of age and is responsible for 2% of cancers in women overall. HPV leads to changes in the cells of the cervix causing cancerous changes to occur over many years.
• About 1 out of every 100 women will have precancerous changes on their cervical smears, requiring further treatment and causing a great deal of anxiety (Cancer Research UK data).
• 70% of cervical cancers are due to HPV types 16 and 18.
Other Cancers
High-risk HPV infection has been directly attributable to:
• Anal cancer in around 80% to 90% of cases, mainly due to strains 16 and 18. The risk is increased in men who have sex with men.
• Around 40% of vulval and vaginal cancer.
• Around 30% of cancers of the mouth and throat
• Around 47% of cancers of the penis.
Detection
We can screen for the most important strains of HPV including the high risks strains associated with cancer. This is done via highly accurate DNA testing on a swab and we can discuss with you how to manage positive results, including vaccination, if appropriate.
Participation in Cervical screening programmes is essential as this allows early detection and treatment of precancerous changes to the cervix.
Treatment
There is no treatment for HPV infection itself. In the majority of individuals, the immune system will clear the virus.
Treatment is used to manage the symptoms of HPV infection.
Prevention
As HPV is extremely common and can be acquired from sexual activity, the best method of prevention is with this highly effective HPV vaccination which can be administered here at Glasgow Medical Rooms.
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