HPV test, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

HPV testing Hello, doctor. Previously, I took my girlfriend for an HPV test, and the result was negative. However, since we were unsure if there were any lesions, we only decided to perform this test. In situations where there is uncertainty about suspected infection sites, is it...

Is it an oral HPV infection? Hello doctor, since the morning of June 8th, I have been experiencing pain in my tongue. 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 flas...

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...

Types of HPV Screening in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the HPV tests commonly offered in obstetrics and gynecology primarily detect high-risk types. I previously took my girlfriend for a Pap smear and HPV test, and the report indicated normal re...

Cauliflower transmission issues? If your boyfriend has been diagnosed with genital warts (caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV) and you have had unprotected sexual intercourse approximately two months ago, it is advisable for you to get tested for HPV and other sexually transm...

Questions related to HPV infection? Hello, doctor. Last year during my health check-up, I was diagnosed with dysplastic cells and could not rule out high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. Later, a large hospital confirmed that it was carcinoma in situ. I underwent a cone bi...

Cervical biopsy - further inquiry Hello Dr. Tsao, thank you for your response. I have a question I would like to ask you. The pathology report states, "Few atypical squamous epithelial cells bearing enlarged irregular nuclei are found." I am concerned that this might in...

The smear test results indicate benign inflammation? Hello Doctor: I have regular Pap smears every year and HPV (human papillomavirus) tests every two years. The first result I received was "benign inflammation (no lesions)." It mentioned that I could return for a consu...

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....

Prolonged menstruation I would like to ask if a child who is over 2 years old is still breastfeeding. In December of last year, I had an ectopic pregnancy and underwent laparoscopic surgery. My menstrual periods usually last about 7 days, occasionally 8 days. This month, my perio...

Prolonged menstruation I would like to ask if a child who is over 2 years old is still breastfeeding. In December of last year, I had an ectopic pregnancy and underwent laparoscopic surgery. My menstrual periods usually last about 7 days, occasionally 8 days. This month, my perio...

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.

HPV infection in a monogamous partner? Recently, my husband was found to have genital warts at the urethral opening during an examination. I then went to the gynecology department for an HPV test, which came back positive for type 58. I would like to know if both my husband and I...

Infection with HPV types 6 and 58? Doctor, hello: I am 19 years old. Last night, I called to inquire about HPV testing and learned that I am infected with HPV types 6 and 58 (two types in total). I had warts that grew at the vaginal opening, which have been removed through electr...

HPV Transmission and Testing Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about HPV screening for men. If there are no symptoms, does that mean the virus cannot be detected at all? Before I met my current girlfriend, I had unprotected oral sex with someone else, and I am very concerned abo...

HPV & Abnormal Pap Smear Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. The Pap smear results show ASU-US, and the HPV test is positive for types 16 and 58 (++++). A biopsy has been performed but cannot rule out HSIL. Should I proceed with a colposcopy o...

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...

Does this confirm that there are no warts? Doctor, I have a protruding mass near the vaginal opening. Recently, I visited a clinic where the doctor used a speculum to open my vagina and took a swab from deep inside my vagina. The final report indicated that there was no HPV type ...

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...

Cervical polyp not sent for biopsy? Hello Doctor, I have a condition where I discover cervical polyps every few years. The last two times, they were removed in the clinic and sent for biopsy, both of which were benign. This time, another cervical polyp was found during the clinic...