Symptoms of HPV in women

HPV, or the human papillomavirus, makes itself known in a variety of ways. The symptoms of HPV in women actually depend on what type of HPV infection they have. There are more than 100 different strains of HPV, and each one can cause different symptoms

. It’s even possible that a HPV infection will not cause any visible symptoms at all. This is why many women have no idea that they’re infected with HPV.

Generally, HPV is spread through sexual contact, generally vaginal or anal intercourse, although other sexual contact can also spread the infection. Often, a woman with HPV will develop genital warts near their vagina or anus. This is one of the more common symptoms of HPV, and it’s also the easiest to spot. They appear as moist, soft little swellings that are pink or flesh colored, although they can also be cauliflower shaped. Sometimes these warts are flat against the skin, but other times they are small bumps. They can occur singly or in large groups. These warts can appear on the cervix, the vulva, and in or on the vagina and anus. Again, some people with HPV may never have a breakout of genital warts, while others will see warts appear within weeks or even months after being infected.