HPV during pregnancy is a sexually transmitted infection whose symptoms may occur during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, low immunity and increased vascularity in the region, which are typical of this period. Thus, if the woman has been in contact with the virus, the presence of genital warts that may be large or small may be checked, as well as varying in quantity depending on the woman’s overall health.
Although rare, the baby can become infected with HPV at the time of delivery, especially when the woman has large or large genital warts. In case of contamination, the baby may develop warts in the eyes, mouth, larynx and genital area, but this is rare.
- Treatment of HPV during pregnancy should be performed until week 34 of gestation.
- According to the advice of the obstetrician.
- As it is important to promote the healing of warts before delivery to prevent transmission of the virus to the baby.
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- Your doctor may recommend:.
These treatments can cause pain, usually tolerated, and should be done in the gynecologist’s office, and the pregnant woman may return home without special care.
HPV is not normally a contraindication for normal delivery, but when genital warts are very large, a C-section or surgery to remove warts may be indicated.
Although there is a risk that the mother will transmit the HPV virus to the baby during childbirth, it is not common for the baby to become infected. However, when the baby is infected, he or she may have warts in the mouth, throat, eyes, or genital area.
The risks of HPV during pregnancy are related to the fact that the mother can transmit the virus to the baby during childbirth. However, this is not common and even if the baby gets HPV at the time of delivery, in most cases it does not develop the disease. However, when the baby is infected, warts may develop in the oral, genital, ocular and layringe areas, which should be treated appropriately.
After the baby is born, it is advisable to re-examine the woman to check whether or not the HPV virus exists and continue treatment if necessary. It is also important for women to know that postpartum treatment for HPV does not prevent breastfeeding, as it does not pass into breast milk.
Signs of improved HPV during pregnancy are decreased wart size and number, while signs of worsening are increased number of warts, their size and affected areas, and it is recommended to consult your doctor to adjust treatment.
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