In the public consciousness, HPV (human papillomavirus) and related diseases are often considered exclusive topics for women, however, this concept is gradually changing with the popularization of medical knowledge. Recently, we had the privilege of inviting Dr. Wang Zhuanhong, a renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the first renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner of Dongcheng District, Beijing, and a distinguished doctor of traditional Chinese medicine specializing in gynecology, to deeply analyze that HPV infection is not exclusive to women; men also need to pay attention to this health issue.
Dr. Wang Zhuanhong, as an outstanding figure in the field of traditional Chinese medicine gynecology, not only has profound expertise in traditional Chinese medicine but also keeps pace with modern medical developments, integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine to provide comprehensive and personalized treatment plans for patients. With over twenty years of experience in vaginal endoscopy and cervical lesion specialization, she has accumulated rich clinical experience, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of HPV infection and precancerous cervical lesions, showing distinctive insights and remarkable therapeutic efficacy.
Regarding HPV infection, Dr. Wang Zhuanhong first corrected the public misconception: “HPV is not an exclusively female virus; men can also be infected with HPV, and the infection rate is not low.” She explained that HPV is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, and regardless of gender, as long as there are unclean sexual behaviors or sexual partners infected with HPV, one can become a carrier of the virus. After men are infected with HPV, although they may not directly develop cervical cancer like women, they might trigger other reproductive system diseases such as genital warts, penile cancer, and also become carriers of the HPV virus, posing a threat to their partners’ health.
Dr. Wang Zhuanhong further pointed out that the insufficient awareness and negligence of HPV infection among men are important reasons for the widespread spread of HPV in the population. Therefore, she calls on men to raise their health awareness, undergo regular HPV screening, and seek medical treatment promptly if an infection is detected to prevent the worsening of the condition or transmission to partners.
When discussing treatment methods, Dr. Wang Zhuanhong stated that traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treatment of HPV infection. She emphasized that traditional Chinese medicine focuses on overall regulation, can adjust the internal environment of the body, enhance immunity, thereby achieving the goal of eradicating the virus and preventing recurrence through personalized treatment based on syndrome differentiation. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes prevention by adjusting lifestyle habits, enhancing physique, and reducing the risk of HPV infection.
Lastly, Dr. Wang Zhuanhong reminded readers, both men and women, to pay attention to HPV infection issues, maintain a healthy lifestyle, undergo regular check-ups and screenings to achieve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Only in this way can HPV-related diseases be effectively prevented, safeguarding the health of oneself and one’s family.
