Understanding Your Negative Pap and HPV Results: Should You Worry?
Both the Pap smear and HPV test results are negative? Hello Doctor, I have another question to ask you. I am 33 years old and have just completed a Pap smear and HPV test, both of which came back negative, indicating no HPV infection. I have also been tested for HIV, which was ne...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, both tests are negative, so the probability is low. However, it is still recommended to have a Pap smear annually. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Your Negative Pap and HPV Results: Should You Worry?
Does the HPV Vaccine Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills?
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. I am currently taking pre-exposure contraceptive pills. Will receiving the nine-valent vaccine affect the effectiveness of the contraceptive pills?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please rest assured that it won't have any impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does the HPV Vaccine Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills?
Can Staying at Motels Increase Your Risk of HPV and Genital Warts?
Cauliflower Is it possible for a doctor to contract HPV or genital warts by visiting a motel? What is the likelihood of this happening?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances are generally low, but it's still good to be cautious. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Staying at Motels Increase Your Risk of HPV and Genital Warts?
Does Delaying Second Dose of HPV Vaccine Affect Its Effectiveness?
Issues Regarding the Administration of the Cervical Cancer Vaccine I received the first dose of the nine-valent HPV vaccine on March 5 and the second dose on May 6. It was originally recommended to administer the second dose on May 5, but I got it one day late. Will this delay af...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it will not have an impact. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Does Delaying Second Dose of HPV Vaccine Affect Its Effectiveness?
Understanding HPV and Genital Warts: Your Questions Answered
Cauliflower and HPV Hello doctor, I have a round, raised lesion at the lower edge of my vaginal opening that resembles a pimple. It appears transparent and pink (similar in color to the lower edge of the vaginal opening), and it is neither painful nor itchy. It has not grown or m...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should have seen a gynecologist. Generally, most patients can tell if they have genital warts just by appearance. If there were any, the doctor would have informed you. Being HPV negative is even more reassuring. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV and Genital Warts: Your Questions Answered
Understanding HPV Vaccination: Is One Dose Enough for Protection?
Cervical cancer vaccine Hello, doctor. About 4.5 years ago, I paid out of pocket (around NT$10,000) for a dose of the HPV vaccine (I'm not sure which type). At that time, the nurse did not mention when I should receive the second dose, so I thought one dose would be sufficie...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: Generally, younger individuals may require one less dose. For other considerations, please consult the administering physician for confirmation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding HPV Vaccination: Is One Dose Enough for Protection?
Can Wearing Flip-Flops After an Injury Lead to HPV Infection?
Is it possible? Hello, due to a recent car accident, I injured my foot and have been wearing flip-flops to work. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Is it possible for the flip-flops to have the HPV virus (human papillomavirus) on them if I accidentally stepped on the...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not worry. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Wearing Flip-Flops After an Injury Lead to HPV Infection?
Can Wearing Flip-Flops After an Injury Lead to HPV Infection?
Is it possible? Hello, due to a recent car accident, I injured my foot and have been wearing flip-flops to work. I would like to ask a few questions. One day at work, I had stomach pain and went to the restroom. While flushing the squat toilet, I accidentally stepped on the edge ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances are probably not high, so don't worry. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Wearing Flip-Flops After an Injury Lead to HPV Infection?
Understanding HPV Type 40: Risks, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
HPV Type 40 Issues Hello, doctor. In February, I went to a urology clinic and was diagnosed with HPV located at the base of the penis. The doctor immediately performed cryotherapy. Later, I went to a larger hospital for electrosurgery and testing; however, since I had already und...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. Basically, yes. 2. Granulomas may also develop. 3. They are all HPV; however, they are less likely to cause cellular changes and may indeed resolve on their own. 4. Yes, just monitor for any further proliferation.[Read More] Understanding HPV Type 40: Risks, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Abnormal Pap Smear Results After HPV Vaccination
Abnormal Pap smear? I just received my second dose of the HPV vaccine, and last week I got the results of my Pap smear, which came back abnormal. I'm waiting for my third dose of the vaccine and then I received this news. I want to know why this could happen. I thought the v...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
It is recommended to bring the "Pap smear report" to the obstetrics and gynecology consultation.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Pap Smear Results After HPV Vaccination
Do You Need Additional HPV Vaccines After Clearing Infections?
Cervical cancer vaccine Dear Doctor: I was infected with HPV types 11, 16, and 18 in 2021. I received the nine-valent vaccine in 2021 to protect against other types. If I test in 2022 and find that the HPV types 11, 16, and 18 have cleared, do I need to receive the quadrivalent o...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
There is no relevant research to prove that repeated administration of the same vaccine in a short period of time provides any substantial benefit.[Read More] Do You Need Additional HPV Vaccines After Clearing Infections?
Understanding Squamous Papilloma: Is It Contagious and Does It Require Treatment?
Squamous Papilloma Hello Doctor, could you please tell me if this pathology report indicates a contagious condition? Is treatment necessary? I had an HPV test last June that came back normal, and a routine Pap smear at the end of March this year that was also normal. However, I h...
Dr. Huang Zifei Reply:
Dear Little One, Squamous papilloma is considered to result from hyperproliferation of squamous cells. Vulvar squamous papilloma typically presents as exophytic lesions in the vulva and vestibule, mostly asymptomatic, but may occasionally be associated with itching and burning s...[Read More] Understanding Squamous Papilloma: Is It Contagious and Does It Require Treatment?
Understanding Squamous Papilloma: Is It a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Pathology report slice: Squamous papilloma Is squamous papilloma, as indicated in the pathology report, a type of sexually transmitted infection? Is it contagious? How should it be treated? Last June, my HPV test showed no infection with any type of virus, and my Pap smear was no...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you may consider undergoing electrosurgery or cryotherapy for the cervix, and you might also consider having another HPV test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Squamous Papilloma: Is It a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Understanding Vaginal Issues: Why Is My Partner Getting Cuts?
There is something in the vagina that could injure my boyfriend? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you a very troubling question. After each sexual encounter with my boyfriend, he has been experiencing cuts at the tip of his penis. We do not use any toys, and I do not have any sy...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your condition, it is not possible to make a determination. It is recommended that both the gynecologist and urologist conduct separate evaluations for both partners. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang.[Read More] Understanding Vaginal Issues: Why Is My Partner Getting Cuts?
Does Fingering Affect the Effectiveness of the HPV Vaccine?
Inquiry about the HPV vaccine? Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask if engaging in masturbation with fingers, without any sexual intercourse, would affect the efficacy of the nine-valent vaccine when administered. Thank you.
Dr. Huang Zifei Reply:
Dear AA, The nine-valent vaccine is a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Most of this virus is transmitted through person-to-person contact, so masturbation does not affect the efficacy of the vaccine. However, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly before masturbatio...[Read More] Does Fingering Affect the Effectiveness of the HPV Vaccine?
Understanding Abnormal Pap Smear Results: What You Need to Know
Abnormal cervical smear? Hello Doctor, I previously had a Pap smear, and the report indicated an abnormal cervical smear result of 4: Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US). Although today is the second day of my menstrual period, I still went to the hospit...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have already responded to your question earlier. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Pap Smear Results: What You Need to Know
Understanding Abnormal Pap Smear Results: What You Need to Know
Abnormal cervical smear? Hello Doctor, I previously had a Pap smear, and the report indicated an abnormal cervical Pap result of 4: Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US). Although today is the second day of my menstrual period, I still went to the hospital...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, ASCUS (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) management may vary slightly among physicians, but it generally does not indicate invasive cancer. Please follow your physician's instructions. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Pap Smear Results: What You Need to Know
Can Using Public Toilets Lead to STIs? Understanding the Risks
Dirty toilet bowl Using a public restroom for bowel or urinary purposes and accidentally getting water on the genital area does not pose a significant risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as genital warts (caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV). STIs are primari...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
It is not possible to rule out the possibility; it is recommended to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if they occur.[Read More] Can Using Public Toilets Lead to STIs? Understanding the Risks
Can Touching Public Toilet Door Handles Spread HPV?
Is there a chance of contracting HPV by touching public restroom doorknobs? Is there a high risk of contracting genital warts if my hands touch the restroom door handle and then I touch my genital or anal area? (The door handle is very dirty and has been touched by many people, a...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the primary mode of transmission for human papillomavirus (HPV) is through close contact. Practicing safe sex is the most important method to prevent transmission. It is recommended to use condoms consistently; however, areas not covered by condoms can still pose a risk fo...[Read More] Can Touching Public Toilet Door Handles Spread HPV?
Understanding HPV Infection Timing: Insights for Women with High Viral Load
HPV infection There seems to be some inconsistency in the general information regarding the timeline for detecting HPV infections, which is a bit confusing for me. I recently tested positive for HPV, and I have a high viral load. However, I have had a long-term monogamous partner...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally not possible to determine when the infection occurred; we only know that the current concentration is higher, which may indicate a recent infection. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV Infection Timing: Insights for Women with High Viral Load