Breaking myths about HPV: Dr. Francisco Borrayo gives an informative talk at Joya Hospital

With the aim of promoting a better understanding of sexual health and dispelling myths around one of the most common infections, Dr. Francisco Joel Borrayo, gynecologist-obstetrician at Joya Hospital, gave last weekend the talk 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. Incidence is high at different stages of life,” Dr. Borrayo pointed out.

In his presentation, the gynecologist-obstetrician addressed some of the most frequent myths that persist among the population. Among them, the belief that if someone has HPV and shows no symptoms, there is nothing to worry about. “80% of cases have no visible symptoms, which creates a false sense of security. Another common myth is thinking that only women suffer from it, when in fact men can also carry and transmit the virus,” he explained.

The talk, aimed at the general public, is part of the health education activities promoted by Joya Hospital, with the aim of encouraging prevention, timely diagnosis and open conversation about sexual health topics.

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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