Human papillomavirus, the virus that causes genital warts, is an insidious -- and increasingly common -- STI. Because it can be asymptomatic, or the warts may be difficult to notice, it is easy to pass on the virus without even being aware one is infected.

In this video, Jen is a mother and career woman who has been diagnosed with HPV. She was very surprised to discover she had HPV, and both she and her doctor describe how the infection affects her and women like her.

Please watch the following video clip and answer the corresponding follow-up questions.

HPV

1			Why is HPV so problematic? What other illnesses can it be a risk factor for?
2			How is it possible to come down with an STI and not know it? Does Jen seem to know who infected her?
3			What kinds of treatment options are there for HPV?