HPV infection, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Is it an oral HPV infection? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing pain in my tongue upon waking up on June 8th. I initially thought it was a small sore and didn’t pay much attention to it. However, by the evening, the pain intensified, and upon examining it with a flashlight, I n...

HPV vaccine and initial sexual intercourse? Hello Doctor: It is said that getting the HPV vaccine before the first sexual intercourse provides the best protection. This year, I am a 23-year-old woman, and I have received the vaccine along with my 25-year-old boyfriend. I would li...

Cervical lesions, HPV virus testing? Hello Dr. Tsao, I had my first Pap smear in mid-January this year, and the results were abnormal. In February, during a follow-up appointment, the doctor performed a colposcopy and biopsy, which showed CIN 1, but HPV testing was not conducted....

CIN1, or Cervical Intraepithelial If someone is diagnosed with CIN 1, does that mean they have an HPV infection, and do they need to isolate from family members? I am very concerned about transmitting it to my family. Thank you.

Could you please provide more details about the HPV infection issue? Hello Doctor, I started treatment for HPV-related genital warts at the end of August last year (cryotherapy and topical immune-enhancing medication). After two months, the lesions were no longer visible, and the...

Uncertain if it is a cauliflower infection? Hello, I noticed two symmetrical small bumps below my vaginal opening yesterday. In the past, I experienced bleeding from injuries in that area during sexual intercourse with my boyfriend, so I thought it was just a healing wound and di...

Pap smear test Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if my boyfriend's finger penetration and friction with his penis against my genital area count as sexual intercourse. Should I have a Pap smear every year? Previously, when I didn't have a boyfriend, a gynecologist near ...

Pap Smear Test & HPV Infection Hello, doctor. In September 2021, I was diagnosed with CIN 2, and in October, I underwent a cone biopsy. Post-operative follow-up was normal. In June 2022, I completed the nine-valent HPV vaccine, and subsequent follow-up in September 2022 showe...

Cauliflower-related issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about the risk of contracting HPV (the virus that causes genital warts) in the following situations and the preventive measures: 1. If I share a washing machine to clean clothes and towels, and the laundry is not dr...

Routes and Methods of HPV Infection Hello doctor, I am concerned about the possibility of HPV infection due to the presence of many couples in my living environment. I would like to understand if an HPV carrier uses the restroom (without washing their hands properly) and then dir...

HPV Infection and Vaccine Hello Dr. Chang, Q1. It has been 4 months since my last safe sexual encounter, and I have not observed any warts or lesions. Additionally, I have not engaged in any sexual activity since then. Can I rule out the possibility of HPV infection? Q2. I re...

Some questions regarding HPV positivity: Is it because of unprotected sex that one contracts HPV? Hello Doctor, 1. I would like to ask what HPV infection actually means. Does it refer to the presence of the HPV virus in a person's bloodstream, or is it similar to warts, wh...

HPV Infection Issues Hello, Doctor: Last year I underwent HPV testing, and one type of virus was detected. This year, during a follow-up test, the virus was still present, and four additional types were found. I had the test done three months after breaking up with my ex-boyfrien...

Low-risk HPV Current status: Pap smear shows inflammation, no cervical erosion, HPV low-risk positive (unknown type), just received the first dose of the cervical cancer vaccine. 1. Is treatment necessary for low-risk HPV positive (unknown type)? Is it normal to have low-risk H...

HPV biopsy testing Hello, Doctor. I previously visited a gynecologist due to itching in my intimate area. The doctor mentioned a suspected condyloma, but due to excessive discharge, they needed to address the discharge before making a diagnosis. I was originally scheduled for a f...

HPV testing, cervical precancerous lesions, cervical cancer issues? Q1. If approximately five years ago, there was sexual intercourse and both parties confirmed that they were inexperienced and it was their first time, is there still a possibility of developing cervical precancer...

Viral infection If I perform oral sex on my boyfriend who has HPV (with the virus present on his penis), will I be infected with the HPV virus? Thank you, doctor.

Viral infection issues? 1. Does getting the COVID-19 vaccine weaken the immune system? I've heard that many people feel unwell after receiving it. 2. Last year, my HPV screening result was negative, but the Pap smear showed inflammation. Can HPV infection turn into cancer ...

HPV infection for 4 years? Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with HPV type 16 in August 2018. I have tested positive for HPV 16 again in October 2020 and October 2022. My Pap smear showed a grade 2 Candida infection. My lifestyle and functioning have been maintained, but I am still p...

Is the HPV vaccine necessary? After examination, it was confirmed that the type is HPV 53. The obstetrician-gynecologist suggested that the nine-valent HPV vaccine could be administered for prevention, but is it necessary? I've heard that there is a high probability that HPV...