Is HPV Permanent?

If you haven't gotten the HPV vaccine and you're sexually active, the odds aren't good for avoiding HPV. In fact, most unvaccinated individuals will get it at some point in their life. That may sound a bit scary, but there's some good news as well. Most types of the virus don't cause any symptoms, and the body typically suppresses the virus on its own. There is no cure for HPV, but if you become infected with a strain that persists, there may be ways to treat the health problems it causes.