AskDocDoc
/
/
/
what causes hpv in females
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 49M : 06S
background image
Click Here
background image
STDs & Related Infections
Question #25820
90 days ago
181

what causes hpv in females - #25820

Vedant

I am really worried about something I just found out. I went for my routine check-up, and my doctor said I tested positive for HPV. I’m in total shock! What causes HPV in females? I mean, I thought I was being careful, so now I’m questioning like everything. Did I miss something important about protection? I’ve had a couple of partners before, but I always used protection. I don’t have any symptoms or anything, but it's just panic-provoking ya know? Like, does HPV come from just skin-to-skin contact or does it have to be sexual? My friends say it’s super common, which is somewhat reassuring, but still, how does it actually spread? I read somewhere that certain strains can lead to serious problems, and now I’m really anxious about what causes HPV in females specifically. Could it be more related to how my body reacts or is it purely lifestyle choices? I’m just feeling kinda helpless here and wish I knew more so I can talk to my doctor better next time. Like, is there anything they can do to help me feel more secure about this?

FREE
Question is closed
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

Doctors' responses

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is primarily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact, and it’s one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. It’s normal for many to be alarmed upon discovering an HPV diagnosis. It’s important to know that using protection, like condoms, decreases but doesn’t eliminate the risk entirely because HPV can also infect areas not covered by condoms. HPV can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, and oral sex with someone who has the virus. It’s more about the exchange of skin contact where the virus can be present, not just penetration itself, so technically any skin-to-skin contact in the genital area can lead to its transmission.

About lifestyle choices, it’s less about specific behaviors causing HPV and more about exposure. HPV can linger undetected and suddenly become noticeable even after years, so prior partners might play a part without recent transmission. Most of the time, the immune system clears the virus naturally within two years without causing serious problems. Certain strains of HPV are indeed associated with increased risk of cervical cancer, and regular screenings like Pap tests or HPV tests are useful for early detection of abnormalities.

The way your body reacts can be individualistic, and some might never have any symptoms, whereas others might. Since you’re worried about security and prevention, discussing your concerns with your doctor about the HPV vaccine could be beneficial if you haven’t had it — it’s highly effective against the most problematic strains. Make sure to keep up with regular screenings as advised by your healthcare provider, that way, any developments can be addressed promptly. If you’re ever feeling anxious about the issue, bringing up these emotions during your healthcare visits can be pivotal – it’s better to feel prepared and supported as you navigate these waters.

20041 answered questions
90% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


can you get syphilis from kissing
can you get hpv from a toilet seat
can a man get a uti from a woman
can you get chlamydia without having sex
I need to know symptoms of sds hiv
what antibiotics treat chlamydia
Which routine general STD tests should I get after 3 months with no symptoms?
how long can you have gonorrhea without knowing
What could this even be please?
is candida a sexually transmitted disease
is condom safe
Oral sex
can hpv go away
can genital herpes be transmitted through kissing
how to cure gonorrhea in males
what does syphilis look like on a woman
how do you get syphilis
can you get chlamydia from oral sex
how to get rid of hpv faster
How to remove bums on my private part
what are the symptoms of hpv in females
what does hpv look like on a man
can you get hpv from kissing
what causes hepatitis b
is gonorrhea curable
early herpes symptoms
Vaginal candidiasis and vaginal papillomatosis
can you get chlamydia from a toilet seat
how long does chlamydia last
How to increase size of penis? please let me know
Itching and swelling at vagina a
can you get genital herpes from oral herpes
does genital herpes go away
About sti
can you get hpv without having sex
Can Saliva as Lube Transmit STIs
How to know is it any kind of vaginal infection or is it STI
is hpv permanent
Tratament Chlamydia sarcina luna 6
can chlamydia come back
what is oral sexually transmitted diseases
how long does it take for syphilis to go away after treatment
what does l-lysine do
is trichomoniasis curable
how long can trichomoniasis be dormant in a woman
I thinkIam infection from std like gonorehea may be
are you guaranteed to get chlamydia if your partner has it
how long does gonorrhea last
can you get gonorrhea from kissing
what does syphilis look like on a man
is hiv curable
My wife was suffering with UTI. She received treatment, the infection is now negative. But still facing frequent urination.
“Évaluation du risque VIH après contact sexuel protégé avec mycose superficielle
can a woman get trichomoniasis on her own
how many types of fungal infection
I had sex with wearing condom inside out
can you get genital herpes without having sex
how to get rid of hpv
Nightfall in syphilis
can you get gonorrhea in your eye
how long can you have chlamydia before it causes damage
can you get chlamydia from kissing
how to treat trichomoniasis
does trichomoniasis go away
should i get a tattoo or no o saturday
is hpv curable
what does chlamydia smell like
can a man give a woman hpv
how long can hpv be dormant
Vaginal foul smell for over 1 year
how do you get hpv
can you get genital herpes from a cold sore
how to cure hiv permanently
what does syphilis look like
what antibiotics treat trichomoniasis
how long does hpv last
I had sex with wearing the condom inside out
what I have std or pid and prescribe medicines
Hiv testing and their result post pep
is syphilis curable
papilloma meaning and causes
does gonorrhea go away
how long does gonorrhea take to show in females
how to know if hpv is gone
How to get rid of excess discharge
is hepatitis b an std
does hpv go away
does syphilis go away
I have a pimple on my penis
how do you get gonorrhea
can you get trichomoniasis without having sex
where did syphilis come from
how do you get hepatitis c
how long does it take for chlamydia to show up
This worry is killing me i also asked various doctor
how long does it take for genital herpes to show up
How to overcome from uti..........
Painful Sores and Blisters in Genital Area
how common is syphilis
If I have had no symptoms, but I’ve had unprotected sex and no one I’ve been with has said they have herpes. Should I still be tested for herpes?