Is HPV virus related to "6 types of cancer"? Do boys also need to get the HPV vaccine? Doctor: Of course!
“Human-to-human contact” may not only infect the new coronavirus, but may also be related to cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, anal cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer? In fact, the threat of human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus transmitted through sexual contact, cannot be underestimated. In addition to the well-known cervical cancer in women, it may also cause cauliflower infection or various cancers in men. risk. In addition to regular sexual partners and safe sex, HPV vaccination has also been widely used. However, actual visits to the streets revealed that people’s understanding of the HPV virus and the effects of vaccination is not widespread.
The HPV virus is linked to many cancers and can be vaccinated between the ages of 9 and 45
Dr. Chen Lijin, director of the maternity ward and full-time attending physician of Cathay General Hospital, explained that the “HPV vaccine” is designed for the human papillomavirus and has good effects on the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer, so it was also called the “cervical cancer vaccine” in the early days. However, any disease related to the human papillomavirus can be prevented by administering the HPV vaccine, such as cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, and male anal cancer and penile cancer, some of which are also related to the HPV virus. . Cancers that are common to both men and women include head and neck cancer and oropharyngeal cancer.
Dr. Chen Lijin pointed out that cancers of many organs in the human body may be related to the HPV virus. Taiwan provides publicly funded HPV vaccinations for girls in the first grade of junior high schools across the country. However, doctors remind that men are also suitable for HPV vaccination, and those aged from nine to 45 years old are within the scope of vaccination.
In the vaccine selection section, Dr. Chen Lijin explained that there are currently bivalent vaccines, quadrivalent vaccines, and the latest nine-valent vaccine. The bivalent vaccine can target two of the HPV genotypes, while the quadrivalent vaccine can protect against two additional cauliflower viruses. The nine-valent vaccine can prevent nine HPV virus genotypes. In the future, the quadrivalent vaccine may gradually withdraw from the market, and the bivalent vaccine and the nine-valent vaccine may be the main choices.
Not only women should get the HPV vaccine, men should take it together to protect their health
At present, women generally have a higher understanding of the HPV vaccine. Is it better to vaccinate both men and women? Dr. Chen Lijin believes that administering a vaccine can prevent a variety of cancers. Compared with undergoing various cancer examinations in the future, and it may not be able to detect and treat early, it is relatively more beneficial to health. It is recommended that female friends can have sex with another person. Half were vaccinated together.
Dr. Chen Lijin said that HPV vaccination is an international trend promoted by the World Health Organization. She hopes that through widespread vaccination, cervical cancer can be completely eliminated in the future. If both men and women can be universally vaccinated against HPV, I believe that one day in the future, cervical cancer will gradually disappear, reducing the health threat to Taiwanese women.
Infection with HPV may not cause obvious symptoms. Pay attention to frequent infections due to excessive secretions.
In addition, human papillomavirus infection may not have obvious symptoms and may lead to long-term infection and disease. Dr. Chen Lijin pointed out that most people who are infected with human papillomavirus have no symptoms and must go through testing to find out. Only when you are infected with cauliflower virus, you will find abnormal protrusions on the outside of the organs, and even in the early stage, you only have itching and tingling sensations, but you don’t pay attention to them.
Dr. Chen Lijin reminded that among the various genotypes of HPV, the types that can cause cancer often have no symptoms. Women can pay more attention to whether they often have symptoms such as discharge and vaginal infection, which means that there may be wounds on the cervix or vagina, and it is easy to rise. The probability of virus invasion or even infection. The protection is better when vaccinated before having sexual intercourse.
Doctors appeal that the HPV vaccine can prevent viruses that you have not been infected with. Even if you have been infected with certain viruses, vaccination can still enhance a certain degree of resistance, which can help you recover faster when you are infected with the virus in the future. Young friends are also reminded that if their financial situation permits, they should consider getting the HPV vaccine to protect themselves and their significant other’s health.
