After testing positive for genital warts caused by HPV 11, 25-year-old Thao regrets having unprotected sex with a man she recently met on a dating app.
Unsafe sex, lack of screening, and not getting the HPV vaccine are key reasons why men contract genital warts, impacting their mental health and reproductive well-being.
I have increased vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, and a white patch on my cervix. My Pap test is normal, but I tested positive for HPV types 16 and 52.
Singer Hari Won shares her personal experience to raise public awareness about proactive HPV prevention in the nationwide campaign "For a Vietnam free from the burden of HPV".
Families should be prepared with knowledge and understanding to address sexual health and HPV prevention during puberty. Experts advise against anger, discomfort, or avoidance when discussing these topics.