Can Pap Smear Detect Chlamydia Infection and HPV Risks?
Can a Pap smear detect it? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if a Chlamydia infection can be detected through a Pap smear if one is unaware of the infection. Or is it necessary to specifically perform a Chlamydia test to know? If the Pap smear results are normal, is it still ne...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. Mycoplasma requires special culture and cannot be detected through a smear test. 2. Smear tests should be conducted annually; if all results are normal, HPV testing may not be necessary. Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.[Read More] Can Pap Smear Detect Chlamydia Infection and HPV Risks?
Understanding HPV Testing: Treatment Options and Fertility Concerns
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing? Hello Doctor: My Pap smear showed signs of inflammation, and following your advice, I underwent an HPV test, which came back positive with a value of five. Is there medication available for treatment? How can I improve this condition, and will ...
Dr. Mao Yikun Reply:
Hello: HPV Typing 5 does not require special treatment; it is sufficient to treat the inflammation itself.[Read More] Understanding HPV Testing: Treatment Options and Fertility Concerns
Understanding Human Papillomavirus: Risks, Transmission, and Management
What is the human papillomavirus? Dear Dr. Chen, I underwent a Pap smear and HPV test in October of this year. The results indicated inflammation in the Pap smear, while the HPV test was positive, categorizing me as high risk. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. How...
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
Hello! Recent research reports have confirmed that human papillomavirus (HPV) is a carcinogenic factor for cervical cancer. HPV infection is associated with complex sexual relationships, particularly with multiple partners, and is considered a sexually transmitted infection. It i...[Read More] Understanding Human Papillomavirus: Risks, Transmission, and Management
Understanding HPV Testing: Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Risks
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing Hello, Doctor: I saw a poster in a private clinic stating that out-of-pocket Pap smear tests can detect human papillomavirus (HPV) and help identify the risk of cervical cancer early. I would like to ask: 1. How accurate is the prediction for ce...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
There are many types of human papillomavirus (HPV), among which types 16, 18, and 31 can invade cervical cells and induce cellular changes. Some of these cellular changes may eventually develop into cancer cells. Therefore, detecting human papillomavirus can help us identify &quo...[Read More] Understanding HPV Testing: Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Risks