HPV in Men

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses comprising over 100 different strains.¹ Among these, 40 HPV strains infect genital areas, with some strains carrying a larger risk than others.¹

Low-risk HPVs

Low-risk HPVs typically cause no symptoms.² About 90% of genital warts are caused by non-cancerous HPV types 6 and 11.^1,2 Other HPV strains cause warts on the skin of different body areas.²

High-risk HPVs

High-risk HPV strains are associated with cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer in women, and an increased risk of HPV-related cancers in men.¹ Among these, HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for most HPV-related cancers.¹

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). Approximately 80% of men and women will be infected with HPV at some point in their lifetime.³ Although HPV typically poses fewer health risks in men than in women, preventing HPV in men will reduce their risk of transmitting HPV to their partners.⁴