HPV, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ - Page 2

Questions about cauliflower transmission? Hello, doctor. Q1: Recently, I found online that some doctors say that besides public restrooms, handles in public places, escalators, elevator buttons, etc., can harbor the HPV virus. Does this mean we are exposed to HPV every day? I f...

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...

Light brown blood after sexual intercourse? Hello, doctor. Last month, I was diagnosed with an HPV type 84 infection. After a few treatments with medication, the doctor said it cleared up. During my first internal examination, the doctor noted that I had a bit of excess discharge...

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...

If your new girlfriend has already received the nine-valent HPV vaccine but you had unprotected sexual intercourse, it is advisable to take the following steps: 1. **Consult a Healthcare Provider**: Both partners should schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider to discu...

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...

Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you: 1. If I have previously had genital warts, have been treated, and have received the 9-valent HPV vaccine, is there a risk of transmitting the virus to my partner after 5 months of no recurrence when w...

Genital warts My partner was diagnosed with genital warts at the end of August 2023 and underwent laser removal of the lesions. Since the wound has healed, there have been no visible new lesions. In early February 2024, an HPV DNA test (urine sample) was conducted, and the result...

Does the injection site of the HPV vaccine affect its efficacy? Hello, Dr. Chen. I would like to ask if the injection site for the HPV vaccine affects its efficacy. I found information online stating that it can be administered in the buttocks. I called the clinic and confirmed t...

Case Report of Cervical Polyps Hello Doctor, a while ago at 26 weeks pregnant, I went to the hospital due to bleeding and was found to have an endocervical polyp (I was unaware of its existence; I received the HPV vaccine after becoming sexually active in my twenties, and my mens...

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...

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 If I go for regular gynecological check-ups every year and previously only had abdominal ultrasounds when I didn't have a boyfriend, but now that I have a boyfriend who has used his fingers and rubbed his penis against my vulva (without full penetration), does this...

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 ...