Is HPV curable?

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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a papillomavirus which infects the epidermis as well as the mucous membranes. In females, this infection can lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, anus, and the vagina. In males, the virus can result in either anus or penis cancer.

HPV isn’t curable and remains in the system of an infected person indefinitely once it enters the body.  Current studies have shown that around 80% of all women will acquire some form of HPV infection during their life span. Some medical professionals are advocating patients to receive the Guardasil vaccine done during check-ups. The new vaccine doesn’t provide 100% protection of all HPV forms, but is successful in protecting from the four most common strains of the virus. Although there is no cure available yet, it can be treated. Since the virus is transmitted through sexual contact, active partners should always practice safe sex. Get yourself and your partner tested for sexually transmitted diseases, and always use protection during intercourse. These are the most important measures to help avoid this type of infection.

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Is there a cure for Osteoporosis?

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Is it possible to cure osteoporosis? With the advancement in the field of medical sciences one can cure this bone disease to a possible extent. All you are required is to follow the instructions provided by your doctor and complete the course of treatment without any interruption.

There are many treatments available for osteoporosis. Their basic objective is to stop or if not possible then decelerating the bone loss. They also minimize the risk of bone fractures and control the pain caused due to the deterioration of bone tissues.  Controlling the bone loss is only the 50% part of the treatment. Rest 50% of the treatment is targeted to increase the bone mass. Doctors also prescribe Vitamin D and calcium to the patients of osteoporosis. Estrogen is a hormone which is considered to be the main offender behind osteoporosis in women. This problem can be cured with the help of estrogen replacement therapy.

In the case of postmenopausal women, Bisphosphonates are a kind of drug that is widely used for the prevention and treatment of this bone disease. There are two types of bisphosphonates that are presently permitted for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. These are risedronate (Actonel) and alendronate (Fosamax). They are very effective against bone loss, hip and spinal fractures. They not only prevent the disorders of the bone but also improve the bone density.

If you are a woman who have gone through menopause, then hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can prove to be an ideal treatment for you. It is also popular by the name of estrogen replacement therapy. With the help of replacement therapy new set of estrogen hormones are supplied to the woman’s body which not only prevent further degradation of bones but also protect them from heart disease.

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