{"id":434,"date":"2023-01-06T04:25:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T04:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stogpractice.com\/staging\/?p=434"},"modified":"2023-08-07T05:24:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T05:24:05","slug":"everyone-thinks-its-a-womans-problem-12-misconceptions-about-hpv-and-cervical-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stogpractice.com\/staging\/everyone-thinks-its-a-womans-problem-12-misconceptions-about-hpv-and-cervical-cancer","title":{"rendered":"Everyone Thinks it\u2019s a \u2018Woman\u2019s Problem\u2019: 12 Misconceptions About HPV and Cervical Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone thinks it\u2019s a \u2018woman\u2019s problem\u2019: 12 misconceptions about HPV and cervical cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n

From mistaking HPV for HIV to assuming it\u2019s alright to skip screening tests because you\u2019ve been vaccinated against cervical cancer, CNA Women asks medical experts to address the myths around the disease.<\/p>\n

When CNA Women interviewed cervical cancer survivor and advocate Summer Ng in January, she brought up some general misconceptions people have about human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s especially so in Asian countries, she said, where people think that cervical cancer, or cancer of the cervix, is a \u201cwoman\u2019s problem\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mum doesn\u2019t know what cervical cancer and HPV are,\u201d she had told CNA Women then, adding that if one Googled the topic, they would learn that HPV is transmitted through sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome people just focus on the word ‘intercourse’ and think that it\u2019s related to promiscuity or those who\u2019ve had a few sexual partners,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The two may sound similar, but HPV is not related to HIV.<\/strong><\/p>\n

She added: \u201cPeople do not research deeper. That\u2019s why they will think that HPV is like HIV, a sexually transmitted disease \u2013 which it is not.\u201d HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus, which can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS.<\/p>\n

UNDERSTANDING HPV AND HPV-RELATED CANCERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that eight out of 10 people will get an HPV infection at some point in their life? According to the Alliance for Active Action Against HPV (A4HPV), HPV is a common virus that can infect both men and women.<\/p>\n

The alliance, whose objective is to eliminate HPV and cervical cancer, launched a quiz in April to raise public awareness of common HPV myths.<\/p>\n

Dr Chris Chong, a medical technical advisor at A4HPV, told CNA Women that HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer. While most HPV infections clear up on their own, some remain and may cause genital warts or even certain types of cancers.<\/p>\n

Other HPV-related cancers include cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer in women, penile cancer, oropharyngeal cancer (a type of head and neck cancer) or throat cancer in men. The alliance said that HPV-related cancers typically develop slowly and may not be diagnosed until decades after a person has been infected with the virus.<\/p>\n

The persistence of HPV may lead to cervical cancer in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to cancer of the cervix, certain factors may increase a woman\u2019s risk of developing it, said Dr Chong. These include sexually transmitted diseases, chronic smoking, having multiple sexual partners and a strong family history of cancer.<\/p>\n

Keeping these risk factors in mind, CNA Women asked medical experts to shed light on the common misconceptions around HPV and cervical cancer.<\/p>\n

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HPV<\/strong><\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #1: IF YOU\u2019RE INFECTED WITH HPV, YOU\u2019LL BE ABLE TO SPOT THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people infected with HPV do not know that they are infected and never develop symptoms or health problems, said Dr Qi Maili, a consultant at the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).<\/p>\n

\u201cCommon genital tract symptoms such as discharge, itchiness, or smell are not due to HPV,\u201d she pointed out.<\/p>\n

More alarming, there are also usually no symptoms at the precancerous and early stages of cervical cancer, said the Singapore Cancer Society. Common symptoms of cervical cancer include vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse and lower abdominal pain or pain during intercourse.<\/p>\n

The only way to know if you\u2019ve been infected with HPV is through screening: A Pap smear to identify \u201cabnormal changes in cervical cells\u201d if you’re between 25 and 29 years old; and an HPV test to screen for the \u201cpresence of high-risk cancer-causing HPV strains\u201d if you’re aged 30 and above, said Dr Qi.<\/p>\n

However, there is currently no HPV screening test available for men, which is why it\u2019s recommended that men also receive HPV vaccination \u2013 Gardasil 9 is the approved vaccine for both men and women aged nine to 45 years old. Meanwhile, Cervarix is for women aged 9 to 25 years old.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #2: A PERSON WHO HAS HPV IS PROMISCUOUS<\/span><\/p>\n

According to A4HPV, HPV is transmitted primarily through the transfer of fluids during physical contact, such as sexual activity.<\/p>\n

This means that you don\u2019t have to be promiscuous to get infected with HPV \u2013 you can get it the first time you have sexual intercourse, if your partner is infected.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #3: USING A CONDOM DURING SEX CAN PROTECT A WOMAN AGAINST HPV<\/span><\/p>\n

Using a condom will help, said Dr Qi, but it \u201cdoes not completely protect\u201d you against HPV as it does not cover all parts of the genital skin.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because HPV is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact, and besides the genitals, the virus can be present in other areas of the body, such as the mouth, anus, throat, and not just the area covered by the condom.<\/p>\n

There are over 100 types of HPV, and at least 14 strains are cancer-causing or high-risk. (Photo: iStock\/luismmolina)<\/p>\n

A 2020 European study looking at non-sexual HPV transmission highlighted that the virus can be transmitted via other areas of the body, including the fingers and mouth.<\/p>\n

Dr Wong Wai Loong, Head and Senior Consultant at the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at KKH, added that HPV can be acquired through non-penetrative sex as well, which may include foreplay or heavy petting.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #4: HPV IS RELATED TO HIV (HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS)<\/span><\/p>\n

The two may sound similar, but HPV is not related to HIV, said Dr Wong.<\/p>\n

While HIV is also a virus, it attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS, whereas HPV causes cancers, including those of the cervix, penis, throat, and head and neck.<\/p>\n

But having HIV lowers your immunity and therefore makes it more difficult for your body to clear an HPV infection, added Dr Wong \u2013 the persistence of HPV may lead to cervical cancer in the future.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #5: SINCE HPV IS A VIRUS, I CAN EASILY GET TREATED FOR IT<\/span><\/p>\n

There is currently no treatment or cure for HPV, said Dr Qi, adding that in 90 per cent of HPV infections, the immune system fights off the infection within two years.<\/p>\n

Even so, a 2019 study in the US addressing the myths of HPV vaccines highlighted this fact: \u201cEven at this high level of clearance, there are still many women who cannot clear HPV on their own\u201d.<\/p>\n

When the HPV infection doesn\u2019t clear up on its own, the study found, there\u2019s often \u201crapid development\u201d of HPV-related cell changes, as well as development of genital warts.<\/p>\n

The majority of cervical cancers is HPV-related, and HPV can be acquired through non-penetrative sex as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So the best way to not get HPV infection is to get vaccinated. Even if you never had sex before, it does not mean you will not get an HPV infection through unprotected sex in the future, said Dr Timothy Lim, Chairman of the Women’s Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Committee at the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS).<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #6: AN HPV INFECTION WILL AFFECT MY FERTILITY<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Qi told CNA Women that, in most cases, having HPV does not affect a woman\u2019s ability to get pregnant.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo link has been found between HPV and miscarriage, premature delivery or other complications. The risk of transmitting the virus to the baby is considered very low, including during childbirth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER<\/strong><\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #7: I CAN SKIP CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IF I\u2019VE BEEN VACCINATED AGAINST IT<\/span><\/p>\n

Screening is recommended even for those who have had HPV vaccination, said SCS\u2019 Dr Lim,<\/p>\n

He explained that even though the HPV vaccination is effective in reducing the risk of cervical cancer, it does not protect against all types of HPV that cause cancer.<\/p>\n

According to A4HPV, out of more than 100 types of HPV, at least 14 strains are cancer-causing or high-risk. That\u2019s why doctors recommend that women who have had sex or are sexually active continue with regular cervical screening \u2013 a Pap smear for those between 25 and 29 years old, and HPV testing if you\u2019re 30 years old and above.<\/p>\n

You can do a Pap smear once every three years, while the HPV test can be done once every five years.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #8: I\u2019VE BEEN DOING A PAP SMEAR ANNUALLY, SO I DON\u2019T NEED AN HPV TEST<\/span><\/p>\n

While the Pap smear has been in use for decades and is an effective tool for cervical cancer screening, it is intrusive and needs to be done very frequently, said Dr Lim.<\/p>\n

Since 2019, the HPV test has replaced the Pap smear as the new national cervical cancer screening guideline for women aged 30 and above.<\/p>\n

According to the Ministry of Health, the HPV test has \u201cbetter sensitivity\u201d and \u201creduces frequency of screening\u201d.<\/p>\n

The HPV test is proven to be more effective than Pap smear, said KKH\u2019s Dr Qi.<\/p>\n

And instead of doing a Pap smear once every three years, women aged 30 and above can now do a HPV test once every five years.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #9: I\u2019VE ONLY HAD ONE SEX PARTNER IN MY ENTIRE LIFE, SO I WON\u2019T GET CERVICAL CANCER<\/span><\/p>\n

Your partner may have had other sexual encounters before, Dr Wong pointed out. \u201cThe majority of cervical cancers is HPV-related, and HPV can be acquired through non-penetrative sex as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Remember that besides the genitals, the virus can live in the mouth, anus and throat, so any skin-to-skin contact, such as during oral sex, can transmit the virus, too.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #10: GETTING CERVICAL CANCER WON\u2019T HAVE ANY IMPACT ON MY FERTILITY<\/span><\/p>\n

Almost half of cervical cancers are diagnosed in women during their reproductive years, hence, it can affect a woman\u2019s fertility, said Dr Lim. In some cases, doctors can preserve the woman\u2019s fertility by conserving her womb and ovaries, if the cancer is diagnosed in early stages, he added.<\/p>\n

Late stage cancer, on the other hand, is normally treated with radiotherapy alone, or with chemotherapy, A4HPV\u2019s Dr Chong added. \u201cIf the ovaries are damaged through chemotherapy and radiotherapy, then that lowers one’s fertility,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #11: CERVICAL CANCER IS HEREDITARY<\/span><\/p>\n

Cervical cancer is not hereditary and is mainly caused by the high-risk types of HPV, Dr Lim said.<\/p>\n

MISCONCEPTION #12: THE BREAST CANCER GENE (BRCA) CAN CAUSE CERVICAL CANCER<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Lim clarified that BRCA is associated with breast cancer and ovarian cancer, it does not cause cervical cancer. Having BRCA doesn\u2019t mean you will get cervical cancer.<\/p>\n

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