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HPV clearance in men
In terms of the types of HPV that can cause throat cancer, does anyone know what the approximate clearance rate is in men? Most of the studies I've looked into just talk about the clearance rate over a relatively short period of time, such as 6 months or a year. But I'm wanting to know what percentage of men clear these types of HPV on their own at some point in their lives, whether it be 6 months, 5 years, 10 years, etc.
No one knows the answer to your question. The clearance rate isn't any different for a man than it is for a woman. And the term "clearance" just means that the warts went away and you are not infectious at that time. No one knows how long this clearance lasts because the virus remains in your body forever. The average clearance is 6-24 months. But if you have sex again in that time and more warts appear, its difficult to determine whether they are from a recent infection or the same past one. A biopsy would confirm which it is. If you have an issue in your throat, start with your dentist. If necessary, see an ENT doctor or an oral surgeon to remove a growth.
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