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HPV Vaccine

The HPV vaccine, also known as the "cervical cancer vaccine", is becoming increasingly popular around the world. Today, the HPV virus, which many people are not even aware of being infected, is most commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse. On the other hand, HPV transmission can also occur in children and young girls who have never had sexual intercourse.

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HPV Vaccine

Unlike many sexual diseases, HPV, which is transmitted through skin contact, can also be transmitted through protected sex. For example, the virus can be transmitted even if a condom is used during sexual intercourse. HPV vaccine provides effective protection in patients who have never been in contact with the disease. However, HPV vaccination is also recommended for those who have had HPV infection due to the cross-protection feature of the HPV vaccine. Especially women can be protected from both high-risk types of HPV that cause cancer and low-risk types with the vaccine. In this section, I have answered the questions about the HPV vaccine. For more information on the subject, you can contact our clinic in Ankara and be examined by Op. Dr. Aslıhan Yazıcıoğlu.

What is HPV?

HPV, or "Human Papilloma Virus", is one of the most common sexual diseases in the world today. The virus is known for causing warts in the genital area. Almost all genital warts are caused by the HPV virus. Warts are aesthetically disturbing and can seriously jeopardize sexual health. While men are the carriers of the virus, the risk of cervical cancer in women infected with the virus increases significantly. In other words, while the HPV virus is carried by men and does not cause any obvious disease in them, it can cause many diseases and even cervical cancer due to HPV infection in women. Some strains of the virus, in particular, carry a high risk of developing into cervical cancer.

How to Treat HPV

Once infected with HPV, there is no surgical or laser treatment for the virus. In other words, unfortunately, there is no antibiotic treatment for HPV virus like other sexually transmitted diseases. Warts caused by HPV can be removed with acid and cold applications. But the only way to remove the virus from the body is to keep the immune system strong. Many women and men get rid of HPV without realizing that they are infected with the virus. Avoiding smoking and alcohol, eating a regular diet and practicing sports can help strengthen the immune system and help the body fight the HPV virus. In addition, HPV vaccination for protection gives very effective results in people who are not infected with the HPV virus. Condoms and other contraceptive methods do not protect against HPV. Today, the only way to protect against HPV is vaccination. In order to have a high protective effect, it is recommended for individuals and children who are not yet sexually active. This raises questions about the HPV vaccine and its safety.

What is HPV Vaccine?

HPV vaccine is a vaccine that aims to protect against the HPV virus and indirectly against cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine, which is at the forefront of the fight against HPV all over the world, provides protection against different types of the virus. HPV, with its high-risk strains, is the cause of a very high proportion of cervical cancers. This rate clearly demonstrates the importance of the HPV vaccine.

Since men are also carriers of the virus, it is a vaccine that can be given to both men and women. The HPV vaccine, which is free of charge in schools in many European countries, shows its full protective effect when administered before sexual intercourse begins. For this reason, vaccination is required from the age of 11 - 12. If vaccination was not done during the school period, individuals who are not sexually active can also get vaccinated under the supervision of a doctor. Men and women who are sexually active and who want to be vaccinated can receive the appropriate type of vaccine as long as they have the doctor's approval after having the necessary controls related to HPV. Even adults infected with HPV can still be vaccinated thanks to the cross-protection feature of the HPV vaccine and this practice is recommended. Because it is recommended that individuals infected with HPV virus from the low risk group be vaccinated to protect them from high risk group viruses.

Is HPV Vaccine Safe?

HPV vaccine is a structure that is in the same form as the virus but does not have a disease-causing effect like the virus. Thanks to this structure, the body recognizes the structure of HPV and develops the mechanism to defend itself in the next encounter. Since the vaccine only resembles HPV in its structure and components, it is actually hollow. In other words, it does not contain any harmful or beneficial microorganisms. The only purpose is to enable the body to recognize HPV. The HPV vaccine is therefore safe and can be given to children.

What are the HPV Vaccine Prices in Ankara?

There are many different names and contents of HPV vaccines on the market. Prices vary according to the content of the vaccine. If you want to get HPV vaccine in Ankara, you can contact our clinic and get information about HPV vaccine prices. You can get information and make an appointment with Op. Dr. Aslıhan Yazıcıoğlu about HPV, vaccine and other prevention methods.