HPV treatment available online today
In order to treat your HPV, consult with one of our board-certified doctors online today to prescribe medications to get relief from HPV. Get a new prescription to treat HPV or refill an existing prescription today.
Book an appointmentIn order to treat your HPV, consult with one of our board-certified doctors online today to prescribe medications to get relief from HPV. Get a new prescription to treat HPV or refill an existing prescription today.
Medication services available for adults and kids (3+)
Top quality, board-certified doctors
Insurance accepted, but not required
Prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy*
* Prescriptions provided at doctor’s discretion.
We accept these insurance plans and many more!
Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less. Otherwise, new patient visits are $129, and follow-ups are only $69 for members.
Don’t see your provider listed? Email [email protected] or call (888) 564-4454 to talk to a PlushCare specialist.
3 simple steps to get treated for HPV today
Step 1
Book an HPV treatment appointment.
Book a same day appointment from anywhere.
Step 2
Talk to your medical provider regarding your HPV symptoms.
Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
Step 3
Pick up a prescription for HPV.
We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.
HPV treatment pricing details
How pricing works
To request HPV treatment and get a new prescription or refill on your prescription, join our monthly membership and get discounted visits.
Paying with insurance
Membership
$14.99/month
First month free
First visit
Copay
For all visits
30 days of free membership
Same-day appointments 7 days a week
Unlimited messages with your Care Team
Prescription discount card to save up to 80%
Exclusive discounts on lab tests
Free memberships for your family
Cancel anytime
Visit price with insurance
Often the same as an office visit. Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less!
- We accept these insurance plans and many more:
Paying without insurance
Membership
$14.99/month
First month free
First visit
$129
Repeats only $69
30 days of free membership
Same-day appointments 7 days a week
Unlimited messages with your Care Team
Prescription discount card to save up to 80%
Exclusive discounts on lab tests
Free memberships for your family
Cancel anytime
Visit price without insurance
Initial visits are $129 and follow-ups are only $69 for active members.
If we're unable to treat you, we'll provide a full refund.
Learn about HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. It is the most common STI in the United States. There are more than 100 different kinds of HPV. Some types cause genital warts. The most common types are HPV16 and HPV18. HPV is a viral infection that gets passed through skin-to-skin contact. There are two categories of sexually transmitted HPV:
Low-risk HPV: This causes warts on or around genitals, anus, mouth, or throat.
High-risk HPV: This causes various cancers.
HPV causes
Sexual intercourse is a common cause of the human papillomavirus, as HPV spreads through close skin-to-skin touching during sexual activity such as penetrative sex (e.g. vaginal or anal sex). The following sexual behavior can put people at high risk:
Having multiple sexual partners
Having unprotected sex
Symptoms of HPV
About 80% of all sexually active people will get the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives. This means that almost everyone gets an HPV infection at some point in their lives. In fact, even though HPV is the most common STI, those who have acquired high risk HPV will not develop any symptoms. Here are the symptoms that most people associate with HPV:
Developing genital warts: Genital warts usually look like as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area.
Developing other external warts: This can include plantar warts and flat warts.
How to treat HPV
According to the CDC, there is no treatment for the human papilloma virus itself. Often, HPV goes away on its own. However, people with a weakened immune system may not be able to fight off the virus. There are treatments for the health conditions that can arise due to HPV.
Genital warts treatments
In some people, HPV causes genital warts. Your doctor will first diagnose genital warts to confirm. If you do develop genital warts or HPV, here’s what your doctor can do to treat genital warts:
Surgical procedures: There are some surgical procedures that can be performed to remove genital wart tissue, such as cryotherapy, laser surgery, and electrocautery.
Medications: Some medications can be prescribed to help rid of genital warts, such as Podofilox or Imiquimod.
Treatment for cell changes
High risk HPV can cause cancer in the cervix and other parts of the body (e.g. genitals, anus). If detected early, treatments can begin for the precancerous cell changes caused by infection with high risk HPV.
Cervix: Women who get routine Pap smears have a high chance of detection before cancer develops. When detected early, the precancerous cervical cell changes (the abnormal tissues) are removed with the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
Other areas: If detected early, treatment options include prescription medicines, surgical excision, cryotherapy, and laser surgery.
HPV medications
If you do have genital warts or HPV, then you need to get an effective HPV medicine or vaccine. The first option, the HPV vaccine, works by stopping the HPV virus from replicating inside your body.
If you have genital warts, your doctor might prescribe one of the following medicines as genital warts treatment:
Podofilox
Active ingredient imiquimod
Trichloroacetic acid
These medications must be taken according to the instructions of doctors and specialists. You may need to take them daily or every other day. In rare cases, the medication may need to be taken every day.
Remember that not everyone needs to take HPV medications daily. Your doctor will be able to tell you which medications are best for you.
How to avoid HPV
The CDC recommends the HPV vaccine for:
All preteens at age 11 or 12 years (or as young as 9 years old)
People age 26 years, if not vaccinated already
However, the HPV vaccine is not recommended for everyone ages 26 and up.
Remember that HPV is one of the sexually transmitted diseases that spreads through close skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. There are also some lifestyle changes for sexually active people that could help to avoid HPV:
Using condoms with your partner during sex.
Being cautious of certain behaviors that can spread HPV, such as oral sex, giving or receiving oral sex, and using a sex toy.
Refraining from sharing sex toys.
Not having a casual sexual encounter with anyone without knowing their medical history.
When to see a doctor for a HPV
Most people usually don't develop symptoms of HPV. If you are sexually active, visit your doctor and get tested regularly. Also, see your doctor for professional medical advice if you develop genital warts. This way, your doctor can check and make a diagnosis. A diagnosis may be as simple as looking at your wart. You’ll also need to have an examination that may include a swab for a culture to see if you have HPV or another STI.
The diagnosis might not be easy. A doctor might send your culture to a lab or test to see if there’s an infection in the wart cells. If there is an infection in your wart cells, then the doctor might prescribe medications to treat the infection.
Related conditions to HPV
Some conditions related to HPV are:
Cervical cancer
Genital warts
Genital cancer (e.g., anal or vulvar)
Oral/throat cancers
Vaginal lesions
HPV treatment FAQs
Can HPV go away on its own?
Most HPV infections (9 out of 10) go away by themselves within a few years, and do not express symptoms. However, during this time, the virus is still active in the body, causing spread of the infection. If HPV does not go away on its own, it can cause HPV-related health problems.
What are symptoms of HPV?
The symptoms most commonly noticed are genital warts. The warts usually appear small, clustered, flat, and cauliflower shaped. They typically affect the vulva or the cervix in women, and the penis or scrotum in men. They can also appear around the anus and in the groin. Cervical cancer can also be caused by HPV.
There is no way to tell if cervical cancer is developing because there may be no symptoms. It is crucial to regularly get tested, as it is easier to prevent cancer than treat it.Can HPV cause cancer?
Yes, high risk HPV can cause cancer in the cervix and other parts of the body (e.g. genitals, anus). If detected early, treatments can begin for the precancerous cell changes caused by infection with high risk HPV.
Cervix: Women who get routine Pap tests have a high chance of detection before cancer develops. When detected early, the precancerous cervical cell changes (the abnormal tissues) are removed with the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
Other areas: If detected early, treatment options include prescription medicines, surgical excision, cryotherapy, laser surgery.
Again, getting tested regularly is the most important thing you can do to protect your health. Further, the CDC recommends HPV vaccination at ages 11-12 to protect against these cancers.
How do you treat HPV?
According to the CDC, there is no treatment for the human papilloma virus itself. Often HPV goes away on its own. However, people with a weakened immune system may not be able to fight off the virus. There are treatments for the health conditions that arise due to HPV, particularly genital warts.
There are over the counter topical treatments available along with prescription medication to get rid of the warts. These include podophyllin or trichloroacetic acid. There is also Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara), and Podofilox (Condylox). Surgical options can be explored as well, with removal using cryotherapy, electrocautery, laser therapy, or interferon injection.How can I get rid of HPV fast?
There is no treatment for the human papilloma virus itself. According to the CDC, HPV goes away on its own. The rate of recovery depends on individual's immune system. Here are some things you can do as you recover:
Get tested regularly, so you know if you still have an active infection
Refrain from sex
If you are still sexually active, be responsible and have protected sex
For women, get routing Pap smears
If you feel you’ve contracted HPV, you should make an appointment with a PlushCare doctor. We’ll be able to offer HPV treatment online for your symptoms, referrals to a specialist for further care, and easy bookings for repeat testing in a year to see if the HPV infection continues.