Understanding HPV Transmission Risks and Safe Practices in Relationships
Probability of disease occurrence Hello, my husband is a patient with HPV type 16 and has developed head and neck cancer, specifically tongue cancer. We both engage in unprotected sexual intercourse and oral sex. What is the likelihood of my infection? I have not been tested posi...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, since HPV type 16 is highly oncogenic and has a high transmission rate, you may want to consult your primary physician about the need for prophylactic antiviral treatment and the administration of the HPV vaccine. Even after recovering from an HPV type 16 infection, men ca...[Read More] Understanding HPV Transmission Risks and Safe Practices in Relationships
Managing HPV16 and CIN2: Post-Surgery Fertility and Infection Prevention
HPV type 16 CIN2 Currently infected with HPV type 16 and diagnosed with CIN 2, I have a cone biopsy scheduled for next week. I would like to know how to avoid reinfection if I want to conceive after the surgery. Since I'm unsure if my husband is also infected, how should he ...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, based on your letter, I would recommend that your husband also undergo testing. A rectal smear test should be performed to determine if treatment is necessary. Additionally, both you and your husband should receive the HPV vaccine to reduce the risk of recurrence and preve...[Read More] Managing HPV16 and CIN2: Post-Surgery Fertility and Infection Prevention
Can Cervical Cancer Vaccine Prevent Cancer After Laparoscopic Surgery?
Does receiving the cervical cancer vaccine after undergoing laparoscopic surgery provide any benefits? Doctor, if one ovary and fallopian tube are removed, along with a cervical conization procedure, and the HPV vaccine is administered, can it still prevent cervical cancer or gyn...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Hello, vaccination is unrelated to whether or not you have had surgery. Vaccination can increase the number of antibodies in your body that help clear viruses. It is recommended to discuss this with your attending physician.[Read More] Can Cervical Cancer Vaccine Prevent Cancer After Laparoscopic Surgery?
Can You Take Birth Control Pills After Receiving the HPV Vaccine?
Cervical cancer vaccine Hello, I am currently taking the oral contraceptive pill - Yaz, and I would like to receive the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine. Since pregnancy is not allowed during the vaccination period, I would like to know if I can continue taking the contraceptive pill after...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, two things do not affect each other. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Take Birth Control Pills After Receiving the HPV Vaccine?
Understanding HPV Testing: What a Negative Result Really Means
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...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, as you mentioned above. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV Testing: What a Negative Result Really Means
Understanding Oral HPV: Symptoms, Risks, and Concerns for Couples
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...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to make an accurate assessment. I recommend consulting a physician to arrange for HPV testing, which will determine if there is an infection. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Oral HPV: Symptoms, Risks, and Concerns for Couples
Understanding Oral HPV Infection: Symptoms and Concerns for First-Time Partners
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...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to make an accurate assessment. I recommend consulting a physician to arrange for HPV testing, which will determine whether there is an infection. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Oral HPV Infection: Symptoms and Concerns for First-Time Partners
Understanding HPV Screening: High-Risk vs. Low-Risk Types in Women
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...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, regardless of whether you are in a high-risk or low-risk group, testing is recommended. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV Screening: High-Risk vs. Low-Risk Types in Women
Understanding HPV Vaccine: Efficacy, Risks, and Next Steps for Women
HPV vaccine questions Hello, doctor. I received the HPV vaccine after giving birth in 2015 (I can't remember if it was the bivalent or quadrivalent vaccine). I would like to ask you: 1. Can I still get genital warts if I have been vaccinated? 2. About a month ago, I accident...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of contracting cauliflower (likely referring to genital warts) should be low. If there is an infection, it is advisable to see a gynecologist for an examination. As for the 9-valent vaccine, it should not be necessary to receive another dose. Wishing you goo...[Read More] Understanding HPV Vaccine: Efficacy, Risks, and Next Steps for Women
Understanding Menstrual Cramps After First Sexual Experience
Menstrual pain began after engaging in sexual activity? Hello Doctor: Is it normal to suddenly experience menstrual pain after starting to engage in sexual activity, even though I never had it before? From the time I was in junior high until now, I have never experienced menstrua...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, theoretically it should not be related. If you are concerned, it is advisable to see a gynecologist for an examination. It is best to wait until after completing all three doses before engaging in sexual activity. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cramps After First Sexual Experience
Understanding HPV Types 51, 59, 66, and 81: Treatment, Transmission, and Cancer Risks
Infection types 51/59/66/81? 1. Do these types (51/59/66/81) require treatment, or can they be cleared by the immune system (after receiving the 9-valent vaccine)? 2. Can they be transmitted to a partner, or can a partner transmit them? 3. Is there a risk of developing cancer...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you have already been infected, and the effectiveness of the vaccine is limited. It is recommended to have a Pap smear every six months, and the rest will be monitored. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV Types 51, 59, 66, and 81: Treatment, Transmission, and Cancer Risks
Understanding HPV Vaccine Timing and Sexual Activity: Key Questions Answered
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...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, receiving the vaccine a week in advance has minimal impact. Its effectiveness is primarily related to whether there is an existing HPV infection prior to vaccination. If there is currently no HPV infection, recent sexual activity should not signi...[Read More] Understanding HPV Vaccine Timing and Sexual Activity: Key Questions Answered
Understanding the Link Between Herpes and Cervical Cancer Risks
Herpes and Cervical Cancer Hello Doctor, I have been married to my wife for 20 years and we have three children. Recently, I experienced some discomfort and visited a dermatologist, who diagnosed me with herpes simplex virus type 2. I am unsure when I contracted it, as it doesn&#...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, herpes virus is less likely to cause cervical cancer, while human papillomavirus (HPV) is more likely to do so. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Herpes and Cervical Cancer Risks
Can Sweat Transmit HPV? Understanding Infection Risks in Gynecology
Infection risk Can sweat carry HPV? I'm concerned that during the hot summer, if my sweat makes my pants damp, could the HPV virus be present in the sweat and transfer to the areas I sit on?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I don't think so. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Sweat Transmit HPV? Understanding Infection Risks in Gynecology
Understanding Cauliflower Disease: Testing and Treatment Options
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...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if there are no small growths on the vulva, it is likely that there is no infection. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Cauliflower Disease: Testing and Treatment Options
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Flow After Emergency Contraception
It feels like my menstrual flow is not coming out? Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on May 16, but I noticed that the condom slipped off. I immediately went to buy emergency contraception and took it (within about 10 minutes after the intercourse). I took ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, emergency contraceptive pills can sometimes cause irregular menstruation; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Flow After Emergency Contraception
Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer: Key Questions Answered
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...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, currently in Taiwan, in situ carcinoma is not recognized as cancer by the National Health Insurance Bureau. LEEP refers to loop electrosurgical excision procedure, which is a type of cone biopsy. Sometimes cancer cells can extend into the cervical canal, and it is not guar...[Read More] Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Cervical Biopsy Results: Immunohistochemical Staining Insights
Cervical biopsy - immunohistochemical staining Hello Dr. Tsao: A few days ago, I consulted with a physician regarding my cervical biopsy report. At the bottom of the issue, I thanked Dr. Tsao for the response. Today, I saw a pathology report on the National Health Insurance Easy ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, just continue with regular follow-ups in obstetrics and gynecology. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Cervical Biopsy Results: Immunohistochemical Staining Insights
Understanding Your Cervical Biopsy Report: Next Steps After ASC-US Results
Cervical biopsy report Hello Dr. Tsao, I have had normal Pap smear results in the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. This year's Pap smear report indicates Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US). I have already undergone a cervical biopsy and Human Papilloma...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems there are no major issues. Follow-up in the outpatient clinic will be sufficient. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Your Cervical Biopsy Report: Next Steps After ASC-US Results
Understanding Cervical Biopsy Results: What Do Atypical Cells Mean?
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...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, there are some atypical changes, but no abnormal cells. Just monitor and follow up. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Cervical Biopsy Results: What Do Atypical Cells Mean?