HPV often shows no signs or symptoms and the majority of infections clear on their own. In cases where the virus remains, it may turn into genital warts or cancer.
Some people find out they have HPV when genital warts appear, others when they are diagnosed with more serious conditions like cervical cancer in women, and other less common cancers like cancers of the anus, vagina, and vulva 1,2 HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening for women offers the best protection against HPV related diseases and cancers 3. Speak to your doctor today to get protected.