Is HPV permanent in males?

Can HPV disappear on its own?

The good news is that HPV can go away without treatment. Studies show that 90% of HPV infections go away within 2 years, including those caused by high-risk strains of the virus. In these cases, the immune system is able to completely fight off the virus and people don't get sick.

Does HPV naturally clear?

For 90 percent of women with HPV, the condition will clear up on its own within two years.

How do I know if my HPV is permanent?

Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment. Because of this, it isn't uncommon to contract and clear the virus completely without ever knowing that you had it. HPV doesn't always cause symptoms, so the only way to be sure of your status is through regular testing. HPV screening for men isn't available.

Does your body eventually clear HPV?

Usually, the body's immune system gets rid of the HPV infection naturally within two years. This is true of both oncogenic and non-oncogenic HPV types. By age 50, at least 4 out of every 5 women will have been infected with HPV at one point in their lives. HPV is also very common in men, and often has no symptoms.