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Hello all, I’m looking for some advice on HPV risks regarding head and neck ( throat) cancers as the advice from NHS etc is quite vague.
I’ve had lots ( over 30) of female oral sex partners over the years and seems over 5 is regarded as a potential high risk-
I don’t smoke or indeed drink anymore but are there screening services or is it just a case of be vigilant?
The irony is it was touted as safer sex for years but something that definitely has potential to be a problem. |
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"Hello all, I’m looking for some advice on HPV risks regarding head and neck ( throat) cancers as the advice from NHS etc is quite vague.
I’ve had lots ( over 30) of female oral sex partners over the years and seems over 5 is regarded as a potential high risk-
I don’t smoke or indeed drink anymore but are there screening services or is it just a case of be vigilant?
The irony is it was touted as safer sex for years but something that definitely has potential to be a problem."
I’d suggest seeing your gp and seeing what the local service in your area is able to advise. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello all, I’m looking for some advice on HPV risks regarding head and neck ( throat) cancers as the advice from NHS etc is quite vague.
I’ve had lots ( over 30) of female oral sex partners over the years and seems over 5 is regarded as a potential high risk-
I don’t smoke or indeed drink anymore but are there screening services or is it just a case of be vigilant?
The irony is it was touted as safer sex for years but something that definitely has potential to be a problem."
Most people have HPV without knowing.
Go to your local GUM clinic. They'll
test you. Say your concerned about any STD and they'll book you in. Some cities have walk in centres. Birmingham has. Friendly. Your Dr WONT be informed |
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By *phialtesMan
over a year ago
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"Hello all, I’m looking for some advice on HPV risks regarding head and neck ( throat) cancers as the advice from NHS etc is quite vague.
I’ve had lots ( over 30) of female oral sex partners over the years and seems over 5 is regarded as a potential high risk-
I don’t smoke or indeed drink anymore but are there screening services or is it just a case of be vigilant?
The irony is it was touted as safer sex for years but something that definitely has potential to be a problem."
Do you mean giving or receiving oral sex, as in you are worried about developing throat cancer yourself after performing oral sex on 30 women or more be the cause of them developing it after performing on you?
As stated above, the best place for some info are sexual health clinics. Your GP will not be as informed, as they are generalists.
You can pay privately for more complete screens, as the NHS service tends to only test for common STI’s. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello all, I’m looking for some advice on HPV risks regarding head and neck ( throat) cancers as the advice from NHS etc is quite vague.
I’ve had lots ( over 30) of female oral sex partners over the years and seems over 5 is regarded as a potential high risk-
I don’t smoke or indeed drink anymore but are there screening services or is it just a case of be vigilant?
The irony is it was touted as safer sex for years but something that definitely has potential to be a problem.
Most people have HPV without knowing.
Go to your local GUM clinic. They'll
test you. Say your concerned about any STD and they'll book you in. Some cities have walk in centres. Birmingham has. Friendly. Your Dr WONT be informed "
I don't think men can be tested for hpv? They take cells from the cervix i think - they can't scrap enough from a penis |
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By *mma29Couple
over a year ago
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In my opinion, having regular dental check ups is the best thing to do as they are trained to look for signs of oral cancers- any red or white patches in your mouth, ulcers thar don't heal etc. Check your neck regularly for lumps.
There's no screening programme for oral hpv because most of the time it clears up on it own due to the strain acquired and oral cancer is relatively rare. Hpv positive h+n cancers also respond better to treatment than hpv negative ones and have a good survival rate so it's not completely doom and gloom 
As others have said, if you are concerned speak to a clinic or your dentist |
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They can. All my male friends have got it and can be detected by a blood test.
It's a fact. However, it's more harmful to women. When I worked in the Gum clinic in Manchester, many men had it without knowing. |
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"Hello all, I’m looking for some advice on HPV risks regarding head and neck ( throat) cancers as the advice from NHS etc is quite vague.
I’ve had lots ( over 30) of female oral sex partners over the years and seems over 5 is regarded as a potential high risk-
I don’t smoke or indeed drink anymore but are there screening services or is it just a case of be vigilant?
The irony is it was touted as safer sex for years but something that definitely has potential to be a problem.
Most people have HPV without knowing.
Go to your local GUM clinic. They'll
test you. Say your concerned about any STD and they'll book you in. Some cities have walk in centres. Birmingham has. Friendly. Your Dr WONT be informed
I don't think men can be tested for hpv? They take cells from the cervix i think - they can't scrap enough from a penis "
They can detect it in blood tests. When having a blood test at a gum clinic ask that they test for all. It's not a problem. |
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HPV
WHAT IS HPV
HPV stands for: Human Papilloma Viruses. There are over 100 different strains or types of HPV and some are more high risk than others.
HPV can infect the skin and mucus membranes of the body. Here are the usual sites of infection:
Vagina
Vulva
Cervix
Anus
Rectum
Mouth
Throat
Most people will have had at least one of the HPVs in their life. In most cases it will cause no symptoms and will be cleared by your immune system. Immunity can take months or even years to achieve. When immunity is achieved, it is for that particular strain only. You can become infected with a different strain even if you have immunity to others.
HOW DO WE GET HPV?
HPV is passed through sexual intercourse, open mouth kissing, oral sex and skin on skin contact with an infected person. The risk of infection increases with the number of sexual partners.
You can reduce your risk of HPV infection by using condoms but this will not eliminate risk entirely.
You can have HPV for years without any symptoms so if you test positive for HPV this does not mean that it was acquired recently.
GENITAL WARTS
Some HPV types cause warts. HPV types 6 and 11 can cause genital warts. Genital warts can be remedied in a number of ways but the most convenient method of dealing with genital warts is the application of a cream or solution that can be prescribed by a doctor.
Genital warts are generally diagnosed by simply looking at the lesions. This can be done by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional, without the need for laboratory testing. Our partner clinic can also do photo assessments free of charge. For further details, please visit the Genital Warts information page at our partner, The Online Clinic.
The types of HPV that cause warts are low risk.
HIGH RISK HPV
Certain types of HPV can cause cell changes known as dysplasia. This type of cell change can lead to cancers. HPV types 16 and 18 cause 70% of all cancers of the cervix. There are another 12 types that cause the other 30%.
It is important to point out that most women who test positive for any of the high-risk types of HPV do not go on to develop cancers. However, if someone tests positive for any of these types of HPV then cytology is performed – this is known as a cervical smear test. This is done through your GP or gynaecologist. If abnormal cells are detected on this test then you will be referred for a procedure called a colposcopy, where the cervix is examined to confirm any abnormalities.
If the HPV has caused dysplasia then you will receive treatment to remove the abnormal cells.
It is recommended that women get tested every 3 - 5 years (depending on age) for abnormal cells or for high risk HPV.
HPV VACCINATION
Girls between the ages of 12 and 13 in the UK are offered a vaccination against some of the higher risk HPV types and also the ones that cause genital warts. This vaccination remains free on the NHS up to your 25th birthday. The STI Clinic does not offer a vaccination service.
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