&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Singapore and globally. Affecting both men and women, HPV can lead to conditions ranging from genital warts to life-threatening cancers. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;As of 2025, the HPV vaccine is widely available and recommended for both &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;sexes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt; to reduce &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;infection risks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;In Singapore, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;HPV testing&lt;/a&gt;, screening, and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/hpv-vaccine&quot;&gt;HPV vaccination&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; are essential tools in preventing HPV-related diseases.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Learn more about&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/men-hpv-test-singapore&quot;&gt;HPV Urine Test for Men&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;What is HPV?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Human papillomavirus (HPV)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is a group of over 100 related viruses, categorised into&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;High-risk HPV types&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; These can cause cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva (in women), anus, penis (in men), and oropharynx (in both sexes).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low-risk HPV types&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; These typically cause genital warts and rarely lead to cancer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;HPV is highly contagious and transmitted through &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;skin-to-skin contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially during sexual activity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;How is HPV Transmitted?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV spreads through:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Skin-to-skin genital contact (even without penetration)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Sharing contaminated sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Rarely, during childbirth from an infected mother to her baby&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV is not spread by toilet seats, hugging, or casual contact.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms of HPV in Men and Women&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Most HPV infections are asymptomatic&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;which means no visible signs. However, certain strains may lead to&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;In Women:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/genital-warts&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Genital warts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Cervical cell abnormalities (detected via Pap smear or HPV test)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Cervical cancer symptoms:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Abnormal vaginal bleeding (e.g., after sex)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Changes in vaginal discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Pelvic pain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Men:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/hpv-wart-treatment-bangkok&quot;&gt;Genital warts&lt;/a&gt; (penis, scrotum, anus, or thighs)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Increased risk of anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers (especially in men who have sex with men or those with HIV)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who is at Risk?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risk factors for HPV infection include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Early onset of sexual activity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Multiple sexual partners&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Unprotected sex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Smoking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Having another STI&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Immunocompromised status (e.g., HIV-positive individuals)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Testing for HPV in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For Women:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pap Smear&lt;/strong&gt;: Recommended annually from age 21 to 29, then every 3 years if results are expected.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV DNA Test&lt;/strong&gt;: Detects high-risk HPV strains. Offered to women aged 30 and above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Co-testing&lt;/strong&gt;: Combines &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pap smear&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and HPV DNA test for more accurate results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For Men:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/men-hpv-test-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Urine HPV screening&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is available for asymptomatic HPV in men.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/anal-pap-smear-and-anal-cancer&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anal Pap tests&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; may be recommended for high-risk individuals (e.g., MSM, HIV-positive men).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Visual inspection for genital warts during STI screening.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV Vaccination in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the HPV vaccine used for?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;HPV vaccines help &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;prevent infection with high-risk and low-risk HPV strains&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, significantly lowering the risk of:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, and penile cancers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/genital-warts-treatment-in-the-philippines&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Genital warts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Types of HPV Vaccines in Singapore:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV2 (Cervarix)&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Protects against types 16 and 18 (70% of cervical cancers). Approved for females.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/hpv-vaccine&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV9 (Gardasil 9)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: Covers 9 HPV types, including those causing cancer and genital warts. Approved for both females and males.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Females aged 9 to 26&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Recommended under the National Childhood and Adult Immunisation Schedules (NCIS &amp;amp; NAIS)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Males aged 9 to 26&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Optional but strongly encouraged &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/hpv-vaccination-for-men-in-singapore&quot;&gt;HPV Vaccination for Men in Singapore&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Adults aged 27 to 45&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; May still benefit; consult a doctor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dose Schedule:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 doses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; if started before age 15&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3 doses&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;if started at age 15 or older&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Prevent HPV Infection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get vaccinated early&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (before sexual debut for maximum effectiveness)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use condoms consistently&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/span&gt; although they do not provide full protection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Limit number of sexual partners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoid smoking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Screen regularly&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;(especially for women over 25)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV in Men: Why It Matters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Much of the conversation around HPV focuses on women, but &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV poses significant risks to men too&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Genital warts, often recurring and difficult to treat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Penile, anal, and throat cancers, especially in MSM or HIV-positive men&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;There is a Urine HPV test for men in Singapore, and&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;vaccination is also the best prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How is HPV treated?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;There is no cure for the HPV virus itself, but &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;conditions caused by HPV can be treated&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Genital warts&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Prescription creams, freezing (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/cryotherapy-hpv-wart-treatment-bangkok&quot;&gt;cryotherapy&lt;/a&gt;), laser, or surgical removal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Precancerous cervical changes&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Treated with procedures like LEEP or cone biopsy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV-related cancers may&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;require surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Living With HPV: Key Facts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Most HPV infections clear naturally within 1&amp;ndash;2 years&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; with a healthy immune system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Having HPV does not mean someone has been unfaithful.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The virus can remain dormant for years.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV and relationships&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Partners often share the virus; discussion and mutual care are key.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start=&quot;9147&quot; data-end=&quot;9352&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FAQs on&amp;nbsp;HPV Singapore in Male and Females&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;97&quot; data-end=&quot;148&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. What is HPV and how is it transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;149&quot; data-end=&quot;357&quot;&gt;HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus spread through skin-to-skin contact, especially during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also be transmitted via shared sex toys or, rarely, during childbirth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;364&quot; data-end=&quot;405&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;364&quot; data-end=&quot;405&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Can HPV be cured completely?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;406&quot; data-end=&quot;584&quot;&gt;There is no cure for the HPV virus itself, but most infections clear naturally. Treatments are available for HPV-related conditions like genital warts and cervical abnormalities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;591&quot; data-end=&quot;640&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;591&quot; data-end=&quot;640&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. What are the symptoms of HPV in men?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;641&quot; data-end=&quot;785&quot;&gt;HPV in men often causes no symptoms. Some may develop genital warts or, less commonly, anal, penile, or throat cancers from high-risk HPV types.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;846&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;846&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Do men need the HPV vaccine in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;847&quot; data-end=&quot;1032&quot;&gt;Yes, while not part of the national immunisation schedule, the HPV vaccine (e.g., Gardasil 9) is licensed for males in Singapore and helps prevent genital warts and HPV-related cancers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1039&quot; data-end=&quot;1093&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. At what age should I get the HPV vaccine?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1094&quot; data-end=&quot;1279&quot;&gt;The HPV vaccine is recommended for females and males aged &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1152&quot; data-end=&quot;1163&quot;&gt;9 to 26&lt;/strong&gt;, but adults up to 45 may also benefit. The earlier it&amp;rsquo;s given&amp;mdash;ideally before sexual debut&amp;mdash;the more effective it is.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1286&quot; data-end=&quot;1330&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1286&quot; data-end=&quot;1330&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. What cancers are caused by HPV?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1331&quot; data-end=&quot;1505&quot;&gt;HPV can cause cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. High-risk strains like HPV-16 and HPV-18 are most commonly linked to these cancers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1512&quot; data-end=&quot;1571&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1512&quot; data-end=&quot;1571&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. Is HPV testing available for men in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1572&quot; data-end=&quot;1753&quot;&gt;Routine URine HPV testing is available for asymptomatic men. However, anal Pap tests may be offered to high-risk groups, such as men who have sex with men or HIV-positive individuals.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1760&quot; data-end=&quot;1826&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1760&quot; data-end=&quot;1826&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. Can I get HPV even if I only have one sexual partner?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1827&quot; data-end=&quot;1987&quot;&gt;Yes, HPV can be transmitted by a single sexual partner. Most people are exposed to HPV shortly after becoming sexually active, even in monogamous relationships.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1994&quot; data-end=&quot;2047&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1994&quot; data-end=&quot;2047&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9. How effective is the Gardasil 9 vaccine?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2048&quot; data-end=&quot;2236&quot;&gt;Gardasil 9 offers protection against &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2085&quot; data-end=&quot;2100&quot;&gt;9 HPV types&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, covering about &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2117&quot; data-end=&quot;2169&quot;&gt;90% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, making it one of the most effective preventive options available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2310&quot; data-end=&quot;2495&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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