Many women don’t realize that they’re infected with HPV until they notice some strange sign in their body, such as genital warts, irregular periods, or pain.
Unfortunately, infection with this virus can have serious consequences, such as uterine cancer.
As it’s very likely that you have many doubts about what’s happening to you, we’ll answer the most important questions in this article.
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How is the human papillomavirus cured in women?
HPV is a virus that has no cure to date, but you can optimize your immune system so that your body fights and eliminates it. That’s the key, keep your defenses strong so they can fight the infection and successfully eliminate it.
Clearly, it would be much better if a cure existed, so the percentage of women who develop cervical cancer would be lower.
Unfortunately, scientists have not been able to decipher the virus, so the only thing left is to strengthen the immune system.
This task is not complicated at all, it’s basically about having good habits, such as eating well, sleeping the recommended hours, exercising, and avoiding consuming harmful substances.
In terms of diet, it’s important that you know that abundant consumption of fruits and vegetables makes a big difference, as well as resting well. It’s scientifically proven that people who sleep less than 8 hours have low defenses.
If you lead a good lifestyle, your body won’t find it difficult to eliminate the virus and in this way you can get rid of HPV.
What foods are good for the human papillomavirus?
The foods that are good for the human papillomavirus are, in general, vegetables and fruits, especially those with antioxidant properties and large amounts of vitamin A.
Here is a list of foods that are good for the human papillomavirus:
Red fruits
Red fruits like strawberries, blackberries, cherries, and blueberries provide a good amount of this vitamin and beta carotenes.
Green vegetables
Green vegetables are rich in folic acid. Remember that this vitamin is essential for maintaining high defenses, so it should be indispensable in your diet.
You could consume it in pills, but there’s nothing better than getting it from food.
White meats
On the other hand, white meats should also be included in the diet or alternatively, increase their consumption.
They are rich in zinc, a mineral that strengthens defenses and helps our body fight the human papillomavirus.
Nuts and olive oil
Similarly, nuts and olive oil benefit the health of the skin thanks to their high content of vitamin E, folic acid, magnesium, and calcium.
Citrus fruits
Likewise, citrus fruits also play an important role in your diet as they provide large amounts of vitamin C.
What is the name of the cream for genital warts?
The cream for genital warts is called Imiquimod and you can get it only with a prescription, it’s not over-the-counter.
Before using any cream for your warts, it’s ideal to see a doctor who evaluates your lesions and tells you which cream or treatment you should follow.
The mode of action of Imiquimod is to strengthen the immune cells of the skin so that it can fight the lesions.
However, it’s not the only cream that exists to treat these HPV lesions, you can also find one called Podofilox.
This topical medication destroys the tissue of the warts until they are eliminated. It’s important to note that all these creams should be used carefully, following the doctor’s instructions so as not to damage the skin too much.
These creams have a somewhat aggressive action, precisely to be able to eliminate the protrusions of the skin, so they can cause irritation, burning, and itching.
If you notice that the discomfort when using the cream is too strong, stop using it and go to your doctor.
These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.
What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.
For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.
How does the human papillomavirus start in women?
The human papillomavirus in women (and men) starts with warts, depending on the strain of HPV you’ve contracted.
For example, if you’ve contracted type 6 or 11 HPV (low-risk strains), you’ll start to notice small skin bumps in your genital area, known as genital warts.
Their size varies, but the larger they are, the more discomfort they will cause you, even, some can cause pain, although this is not usual. Genital warts can appear on the vagina, vulva, or anus.
In some cases they disappear on their own, but in other cases, they don’t, so the help of a doctor and treatments with medications or surgical procedures is needed to eliminate them (although you can opt for natural treatments too).
Now, if you’ve been infected with a high-risk strain of HPV, like 16 and 18, you won’t see any symptoms in you. Unfortunately, these types of strains are silent and are responsible for triggering cervical, vaginal, anal cancer, etc.
If you don’t go to regular check-ups with your gynecologist you won’t be able to realize that you’ve been infected. In any case, when you see symptoms it will already be very late because the cancer will have developed.
When do the first symptoms of the human papillomavirus appear?
The first symptoms of the human papillomavirus appear two or three months after contact with the infected person.
That’s approximately how long the virus takes to incubate in our body. However, this incubation period can be longer, reaching up to 20 months.
After HPV completes its incubation process, genital warts begin to appear. This is the only sign you will present if you’re infected with strains like 6 and 11.
On the other hand, high-risk strains cause no symptoms. These strains evolve to cancer as we’ve already mentioned in the previous section and the cancer appears 15 or 20 years later.
Although it depends on the woman’s immune system, in some cases it occurs 5 or 10 years after the infection.
These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.
What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.
For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.
I wish you great success in your recovery!
Sources:
- https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/hpv-treatment-is-there-hpv-cure
- https://www.fda.gov/consumers/women/hpv-human-papillomavirus
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/human-papillomavirus-hpv/hpv-5-things-all-women-should-know
Medically reviewed by Dr. John Wellington. Dr. John Wellington is a board-certified physician specializing in urology. With over 15 years of experience, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge through a popular health blog. Dr. Wellington holds an MD from Ivy League University and is a member of prestigious medical associations.
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