{"id":49905,"date":"2025-04-25T21:20:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T01:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/mayo-health-library\/hpv-infection-a-cause-of-cancer-in-men\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:39:08","slug":"hpv-infection-a-cause-of-cancer-in-men","status":"publish","type":"mayo","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/es\/mayo-health-library\/hpv-infection-a-cause-of-cancer-in-men\/","title":{"rendered":"HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yes, men can get cancer from infection with certain strains of HPV that are spread through sexual contact. Men can develop HPV-linked cancer of the mouth and throat, penis, or anus.<\/p>\n

HPV infections are common among sexually active people, and infections often cause no symptoms. The immune system usually clears HPV infections from the body.<\/p>\n

Most HPV infections do not cause cancer. But infection with some strains of HPV poses a higher cancer risk. These are called high-risk strains. Infection with a high-risk strain that lasts for many years may result in changes in cells and lead to cancer. Research suggests that about 1 in 5 men worldwide are infected with one or more high-risk strains of HPV<\/p>\n

In general, more than 90% of anal cancers are tied to HPV infection. Most penile cancers and mouth and throat cancers are linked with HPV infections too.<\/p>\n

In the United States, mouth and throat cancer is the most common HPV-linked cancer in men. Research suggests that the rate of infection continues to rise.<\/p>\n

HPV spread and risk<\/h4>\n

You can get an HPV infection from vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex and the use of sexual devices. HPV also can spread through skin-to-skin contact during sex.<\/p>\n

People with weakened immune systems have a higher risk of cancer that’s linked to HPV. This includes people who live with HIV infections. Men who have sex with men have a higher risk of anal cancer that’s linked with HPV. Other risk factors include how many sexual partners you have and your partners’ sexual history.<\/p>\n

Vaccination<\/h4>\n

The HPV vaccine was made to prevent cervical cancer. But it can prevent cancers of the anus, penis, and mouth and throat as well.<\/p>\n

The vaccine also prevents infections from HPV strains that commonly cause genital warts.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the HPV vaccine for children 11 to 12 years old. Children can get the vaccine as early as 9 years old. The CDC says everyone up to age 26 should get vaccinated if they didn’t earlier in life.<\/p>\n

Most children 9 to 14 years old need two doses of the HPV vaccine. People 15 to 26 years old usually get three doses. That’s because children and younger teens tend to have a bigger protective response with each dose of the vaccine that they get.<\/p>\n

People ages 27 to 45 who haven’t gotten vaccinated should talk with their healthcare professionals. They may benefit from the HPV vaccine if they have a higher risk of HPV infection.<\/p>\n

Other ways to help prevent HPV infection<\/h4>\n

The use of condoms or dental dams can lower the risk of spreading HPV. But these types of protection don’t prevent all skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity that can result in the spread of HPV. That’s why it’s best to get vaccinated as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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