With the aim of promoting a better understanding of sexual health and debunking myths surrounding one of the most common infections, Dr. Francisco Joel Borrayo, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Hospital Joya, gave a talk last weekend entitled "Understanding HPV, human papillomavirus "*.
During his talk, the specialist stressed the importance of providing clear, evidence-based information about this virus, which affects both men and women. "It is a fairly common topic, but still surrounded by misinformation. The reality is that we must break the myth that it only affects a specific age group. The incidence is high at different stages of life," Dr. Borrayo pointed out.
In his presentation, the obstetrician-gynecologist addressed some of the most frequent myths that persist among the population. Among them, the belief that if someone has HPV and has no symptoms, there is nothing to worry about. "Eighty percent of cases do not present visible symptoms, which generates a false sense of security. In addition, another common myth is to think that only women suffer from it, when in fact men can also be carriers and transmitters of the virus," he explained.
The talk, aimed at the general public, is part of the health education activities promoted by Hospital Joya, with the purpose of promoting prevention, timely diagnosis and open conversation on sexual health issues.
Dr. Borrayo stressed that knowledge is the best tool to combat misinformation and prevent complications associated with HPV, such as precancerous lesions and cervical cancer.
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