A leading Thai gynaecologist has highlighted that over 90% of sexually active men will contract the human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lives, often unknowingly. Dr. Prayongsri Kamprapan from Thanakan Hospital emphasizes the need for HPV vaccination across all genders, addressing a common misconception that it is only necessary for women. The immediate impact of her statement suggests increased awareness and potential demand for broader vaccination initiatives.

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HPV is predominantly known as a cause of cervical cancer, leading to the perception that only women need vaccination. However, men face equivalent risks of infection and can unknowingly transmit the virus, which is spread through various forms of sexual contact. Recent years have seen a rise in men seeking HPV vaccinations, spurred by personal research and advice from loved ones, reflecting a growing awareness of preventive health measures.

Dr. Kamprapan explains that the male immune system does not effectively clear HPV, allowing the virus to remain unnoticed for over a decade. This latency can lead to the spread of HPV to partners without any visible symptoms. Infection in men is linked to higher rates of oral, throat, anal, penile cancers, and genital warts, with no routine screening like the cervical cancer screenings available for women.

Looking ahead, Dr. Kamprapan stresses the importance of gender-neutral vaccination recommendations seen in many countries. By promoting immunization for everyone, health authorities aim to mitigate the virus's spread and protect future generations. Wider vaccination adoption can fundamentally alter public health landscapes, reducing the long-term risks associated with HPV.

Key Takeaways

• Over 90% of sexually active men may contract HPV unknowingly.

• Gender-neutral vaccination is crucial for effective HPV prevention.

• HPV-related diseases in men include various cancers and genital warts.

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Who will get the profits???

You have to be a twisted person to want to knowingly acquire the virus😂

6 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

You have to be a twisted person to want to knowingly acquire the virus😂

Better stop dining out then eh.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Over 90% of sexually active men may contract HPV unknowingly.

The resident bareback contingent on here will likely say they are part of the 10%

Here’s how easy it is. I got genital warts at 19 in the early 80’s I had the choice of 2 skanks to blame but it could well have been a nice girl. I had no further problems until the age of 58 when I lost my voice over a period of months. Eventually I ended up at an ENT who found a growth on my voice box. He removed it 3 weeks later and a biopsy found it non cancerous but a HPV most likely related to my warts. I informed my ex wife who never had cervical checks and she had been found to be infected while getting treatment for other “women’s issues”. My then current partner that had Pap smears annually also showed she had contracted it recently. The growth grew back 3 times and was removed each time promptly thanks to my Private Medical Insurance. On the 4th occasion the ENT suggested a Chemo drug which is only accessible through the Public hospital system. I went in 3 weeks later as a category 1 patient and had the growth removed and the chemo drug injected into the site (free in Australia’s medical system). To date after 18 months it has not come back. My current partner is willing to accept the risk but works in the medical industry in Thailand so understands it. Who know how many other women before I met my wife or after we split up I infected. What this doctor is recommending should become standard around the world.

18 minutes ago, Brettoj said:

What this doctor is recommending should become standard around the world.

As long as it is not forced.

6 minutes ago, FlorC said:

As long as it is not forced.

Precisely why it should be.

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Dr. Prayongsri Kamprapan from Thanakan Hospital emphasizes the need for HPV vaccination across all genders, addressing a common misconception that it is only necessary for women.

If the vaccine works, no need for men to have it, as the women are vaccinated and immune.

Maybe that same doctor thinks men can get pregnant, or face masks will stop you catching it.

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

If the vaccine works, no need for men to have it, as the women are vaccinated and immune.

Maybe that same doctor thinks men can get pregnant, or face masks will stop you catching it.

Not all countries have it compulsory. In Australia it’s done through the schools but it’s still voluntary. Being a vaccine skeptic doesn’t prevent people getting preventable illnesses and if you get with an unvaccinated girl you’re at risk.

9 minutes ago, Brettoj said:

Not all countries have it compulsory. In Australia it’s done through the schools but it’s still voluntary. Being a vaccine skeptic doesn’t prevent people getting preventable illnesses and if you get with an unvaccinated girl you’re at risk.

It's not harmful to men who avoid oral sex though.

And if the woman has been vaccinated, no risk of catching it no matter what you do (assuming the vaccinations work).

Obviously if you're sucking unvaccinated ladyboys, there might be a problem.

If you already have it will the vaccine eliminate it? Just asking for a friend.

HPV Vaccine is far less effective for men after the age of 26. And if you already have the HPV virus the vaccine is no cure. This doctor sounds like a quack.

13 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Who will get the profits???

The ones vaccinated.

HPV can be transmitted through oral, vaginal or anal sex. It does not discriminate between genders. Called Herpes, this is NOT cold or canker sores of the mouth!

If you have, or hope to have, more than one partner, you should get the vax. For her, and for you.

Our daughter's school offered the first generation HPV vax to girls in P.4. She was the only girl who didn't get it. It was brand-new, largely experimental and Thai kids were being used as guinea pigs.

The new versions have been refined and are far more effective with minimal side effects. Particularly for those men 50 and under, please get the shot.

Does the vaccine cure the

[already 90%]

infected.?

r what.?

Only screening women for HPV, seems to have little to no effect, since they keep getting it from unscreened men! How about screening both men and women for HPV?

There is always a choice - live free of vaccines or die hard.

no more vaccines for me , I'll just keep wearing my mask when getting sucked off , that ought to fix it

I was shocked when I saw how many patients were in waiting list for radiation at 2 hospitals.

And the only way to get urgent treatment was paying ฿20,000. Radiation section is busy from 8:00-22:00 sometimes midnight.

Throat cancer by HPV is very common. The virus could be triggered by bacteria from food. Those with weak immune system are more in danger.

5 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

HPV can be transmitted through oral, vaginal or anal sex. It does not discriminate between genders. Called Herpes, this is NOT cold or canker sores of the mouth!

You think HPV and Herpes are the same?

Even I'm not this stupid!

I had the vaccine a couple years ago as we are at risk in Thailand, Warts is one symptom of HPV. From AI:

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

I had the vaccine a couple years ago as we are at risk in Thailand, Warts is one symptom of HPV. From AI:

So a vaccine for something that most eradicate on their own. Definitely shouldn't be forced on people but I might get it if i was young which I'm not.

7 hours ago, atpeace said:

So a vaccine for something that most eradicate on their own. Definitely shouldn't be forced on people but I might get it if i was young which I'm not.

If you're sexually active with thai sex workers you will definitely get it, the only question is what strains, the vaccine protects you against the ones that cause cancer so i decided it was worth it

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

If you're sexually active with thai sex workers you will definitely get it, the only question is what strains, the vaccine protects you against the ones that cause cancer so i decided it was worth it

Healthy people which most definitely are not, clear the HPV from their system as soon as 6 months and can't infect others. As many vaccines of late, the unhealthy crowd needs them because their immune system is trashed. The earlier poster that passed it along it seems everybody he had contact with over a decade, must be a wreck.

12 hours ago, atpeace said:

So a vaccine for something that most eradicate on their own. Definitely shouldn't be forced on people but I might get it if i was young which I'm not.

There are many different types of hpv. The high risk ones cause cancer and don't go away by itself.

23 hours ago, Brettoj said:

Here’s how easy it is. I got genital warts at 19 in the early 80’s I had the choice of 2 skanks to blame but it could well have been a nice girl. I had no further problems until the age of 58 when I lost my voice over a period of months. Eventually I ended up at an ENT who found a growth on my voice box. He removed it 3 weeks later and a biopsy found it non cancerous but a HPV most likely related to my warts. I informed my ex wife who never had cervical checks and she had been found to be infected while getting treatment for other “women’s issues”. My then current partner that had Pap smears annually also showed she had contracted it recently. The growth grew back 3 times and was removed each time promptly thanks to my Private Medical Insurance. On the 4th occasion the ENT suggested a Chemo drug which is only accessible through the Public hospital system. I went in 3 weeks later as a category 1 patient and had the growth removed and the chemo drug injected into the site (free in Australia’s medical system). To date after 18 months it has not come back. My current partner is willing to accept the risk but works in the medical industry in Thailand so understands it. Who know how many other women before I met my wife or after we split up I infected. What this doctor is recommending should become standard around the world.

In all probability it will come back

I have seen too many cancer patients with it in remission then a few years later....back again

All I can say to you is lead each day as much as you can do , don't waste too much time working

6 minutes ago, stevenl said:

There are many different types of hpv. The high risk ones cause cancer and don't go away by itself.

No, they "all" are cleared by healthy individuals and that goes for the high risk ones. If it becomes persistent ( poor immune system ) then it might never be cleared. There is no cure and only your immune system can clear it which it does efficiently given time if healthy in most cases.

Below is AI which better explains than I can :)

healthy immune system can and frequently does clear high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, typically within 1–2 years. Over 90% of all HPV infections are cleared naturally by the body without causing symptoms, though types 16/18 may take longer to clear than others and sometimes persist.

Johns Hopkins Medicine 

Considering the current health of the world, many would benefit from the vaccine.

20 hours ago, Xonax said:

Only screening women for HPV, seems to have little to no effect, since they keep getting it from unscreened men! How about screening both men and women for HPV?

I actually think there's no screening possible for men. For women, cells are taken from the cervix. We don't have one!

17 hours ago, BritManToo said:

You think HPV and Herpes are the same?

Even I'm not this stupid!

I stand corrected, thank you. They are two different viruses, with HPV having 100 strains and Herpes only two. Wouldn't want to have either!

2 hours ago, atpeace said:

No, they "all" are cleared by healthy individuals and that goes for the high risk ones. If it becomes persistent ( poor immune system ) then it might never be cleared. There is no cure and only your immune system can clear it which it does efficiently given time if healthy in most cases.

Below is AI which better explains than I can :)

healthy immune system can and frequently does clear high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, typically within 1–2 years. Over 90% of all HPV infections are cleared naturally

Considering the current health of the world, many would benefit from the vaccine.

Those risks would be too high for me if I were still young. HPV (and Herpes and Chlamydia) and far more transmissible than Syphilis & Gonorrhea.

Let's be honest here, how many readers have gotten the clap in Thailand? Six for me, a couple only from blow jobs. The US Army has treatment figures from the American war on Vietnam. 262 per 1,000 soldiers, 90% of them Gonorrhea which had acquired antibiotic resistance. (Chlamydia and Herpes were pretty much unknown then.)

If you're 50 or under, I wouldn't take that chance.

Google says the vaccine is for young folks.

Can older folks get it? Where?