Although you may be upset to learn that you have HPV infection, it is increasingly common among sexually active adults. Share your concerns with your health care provider and your partner. There may also be a support group in your area for HPV patients and partners. If you are infected with HPV, maintain good hygiene including proper rest, stress reduction and diet. Decrease alcohol intake and illicit drug use.
Smoking contributes to many problems.
HPV-infected women and their partners should stop smoking as soon as possible. Condoms prevent transmission of infection to your partner and lower your risk of becoming infected with a different form of HPV or other sexually transmitted diseases. Applying spermicides with nonoxynol-9 to affected or treated areas may be helpful in reducing transmission of the virus. Discuss with your physician whether spermicide application is appropriate for you and your HPV treatment regimen. In addition, every sexually active person should be aware of the prevalence of HPV and take measures to lower their risk of infection.