Can I Get Just Two Doses of the Cervical Cancer Vaccine?
Number of doses for the cervical cancer vaccine? Hello Dr. Huang, I am considering getting the cervical cancer vaccine and found that a total of three doses are required, with each dose spaced one to three months apart. Unfortunately, I will be going abroad for two years starti...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I recently considered getting the cervical cancer vaccine and found out that a total of three doses are required, with each dose spaced one to three months apart. Unfortunately, I will be going abroad next month for two years, and I would like to know if I can just receive two do...[Read More] Can I Get Just Two Doses of the Cervical Cancer Vaccine?
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: When to Worry About Endometrial Issues
Abnormal bleeding Recently, I have experienced several instances of abnormal bleeding (twice, menstruation returned 10 days after it ended). I had a Pap smear this year, and HPV testing was normal. The endometrial thickness was within 0.5 cm after my menstrual period and under 1 ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it could be ovulatory bleeding. If all tests are normal, you can just monitor it for now. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: When to Worry About Endometrial Issues
Understanding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Symptoms and Concerns
Abnormal bleeding I have had irregular menstrual cycles for the past 3-4 years, with a low volume of menstruation. There have been 3-4 instances where my period returned just 9 days after it ended. (I had hormone tests done in 2016 that were normal.) I have seen 2-3 gynecologists...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have had irregular menstrual cycles for the past 3-4 years, with a low volume of menstruation. There have been 3-4 instances where my period returned just 9 days after it ended. (I had hormone tests done in 2016 that were normal.) I have consulted 2-3 gynecologists, most of who...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding HPV DNA Testing: Timing and Safety After Vaccination
HPV DNA testing Hello Doctor: I have engaged in safe sexual practices with someone who tested positive for HPV type 6. I have received two doses of the 9-valent HPV vaccine, as I have heard that completing all three doses provides the best protection. I plan to undergo HPV DNA te...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Engaging in safe sexual practices with someone who has tested positive for HPV type 6, while having received two doses of the 9-valent HPV vaccine, is a responsible approach, especially since it is known that completing all three doses provides the best protection. If you undergo...[Read More] Understanding HPV DNA Testing: Timing and Safety After Vaccination
Understanding HPV Types: Are They Related to Warts? Your Questions Answered
HPV report issues? Hello, doctor. I recently had an HPV test, and the report indicated that I tested positive for HPV type 43 with three positive results. I asked the doctor if this is related to genital warts, and he replied that all HPV viruses are associated with genital warts...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not being able to provide a diagnosis based on your description. Whether or not you have genital warts can be determined through a pelvic examination. The correlation between type 43 and genital warts is relatively low. If you are still experiencing discomf...[Read More] Understanding HPV Types: Are They Related to Warts? Your Questions Answered
Understanding HPV: Can You Transmit It to Your Child?
Cauliflower issue Hello, doctor. I found out that I have genital warts, and I'm really worried about whether I could transmit it to my two-year-old child through daily activities. Can genital warts be transmitted through other means? I wash my underwear by hand and do not pu...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally unlikely to transmit through daily life; direct contact is more probable. If there are still any discomforts, it is advisable to consult a common obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV: Can You Transmit It to Your Child?
Understanding Cervical HPV Pathology Reports: Key Insights and Questions
Please inquire about the cervical HPV pathology report issues? Hello Dr. Huang, I had a normal Pap smear in January of this year, but the self-paid HPV Roche (Cobas) DNA test showed a positive result for high-risk HPV type 16. Subsequently, a biopsy was performed for pathological...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
It is the responsibility of the attending physician to provide a detailed explanation, while it is the patient's right to request such an explanation.[Read More] Understanding Cervical HPV Pathology Reports: Key Insights and Questions
Understanding HPV Vaccination and Its Effectiveness After Infection
Cervical cancer vaccine Hello Doctor, I have some questions regarding HPV. I have researched a lot of related information, and it states that if a person is infected with the virus, there is a high chance that the body will clear the virus on its own, and only repeated infections...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the cervical cancer vaccine is effective in preventing cervical cancer, and the likelihood of contracting HPV through oral sex is low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV Vaccination and Its Effectiveness After Infection
Understanding Pain and Bleeding During Sexual Activity: A Guide for Young Women
There may be pain in the lower body? Hello Doctor, I am 19 years old and have already engaged in sexual intercourse. After my period last month, I experienced significant bleeding during intercourse, so I stopped. A few days later, I had intercourse again and there was some bleed...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. After my period last month, I experienced significant bleeding during intercourse, so I stopped. A few days later, I had intercourse again and noticed some bleeding, which was decreasing. I visited a doctor, and the pelvic exam showed no issues. The doctor suggested I could ha...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Bleeding During Sexual Activity: A Guide for Young Women
Understanding HPV: Vaccine Efficacy and Oral Transmission Risks
About the HPV virus? Hello Doctor, I have some questions regarding HPV. I have researched a lot of related information and found that if a person is infected with the virus, there is a high probability that the body will clear the virus on its own, and only repeated infections po...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. If infected with a virus, there is a high probability that the body will clear the virus on its own; only repeated infections have the potential to cause cancer. Answer: "Persistent infection (>6 months)" is necessary for cancer risk. 2. Since I have not receive...[Read More] Understanding HPV: Vaccine Efficacy and Oral Transmission Risks
Can I Still Get a Pathology Slice After Removing a Growth?
Regarding pathological slides? Hello Doctor, I discovered a single small polyp below the vaginal opening last month, and it hasn't disappeared after a month. I went to a gynecologist who informed me that it was a condyloma. The doctor immediately excised the lesion and admin...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Last month, I discovered a single small polyp growing below the vaginal opening. After a month, it did not resolve, so I went to a gynecologist who informed me that it was a wart. The doctor immediately excised the lesion and administered the HPV vaccine. However, since I just ga...[Read More] Can I Still Get a Pathology Slice After Removing a Growth?
Managing HPV and Warts During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Recurrence of cauliflower during pregnancy? Hello Dr. Tsao: I was infected with genital warts in 2013 and underwent electrosurgery treatment. After three electrosurgical procedures, my attending physician recommended that I receive the HPV vaccine before I had fully recovered, an...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not being able to provide a diagnosis based on what you've described. If there are only two, it should be manageable with local anesthesia. I recommend consulting with your obstetrician-gynecologist again. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing HPV and Warts During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Concerns About General Anesthesia During Pregnancy for Wart Treatment
Infection with genital warts during pregnancy? Dear Dr. Huang: I was infected with genital warts in 2013, but I was treated successfully and also received the HPV vaccine. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant, and the warts have recurred. My doctor has scheduled me for electrosurgery...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I was infected with genital warts in 2013, but I was treated successfully and also received the HPV vaccine. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant, and the genital warts have recurred. My doctor has scheduled me for electrosurgery under general anesthesia. I asked the doctor if this g...[Read More] Concerns About General Anesthesia During Pregnancy for Wart Treatment
Is Increased Discharge and Itching Normal After HPV DNA Test?
Post-examination issues? Hello, doctor. I had an HPV DNA test a few days ago, and since then, I've noticed an increase in discharge and some itching. Is this normal, or could it be due to unclean instruments or bedding at the clinic? I'm really worried. Thank you for yo...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
A few days ago, I had an HPV DNA test done, and since then, I've noticed an increase in discharge and some itching. Is this normal, or could it be due to unclean instruments and bedding at the clinic? Answer: Infection is a possibility, as an increase in discharge and itchin...[Read More] Is Increased Discharge and Itching Normal After HPV DNA Test?
Understanding the Longevity of HPV on Clothing: Key Insights
Cauliflower problem Hello doctor, I would like to ask: If someone is infected with genital warts, after washing underwear, will the virus still be present on it? Does washing with water eliminate the virus? Can the wart virus survive outside the body? For how long? Thank you for ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
If infected with genital warts, will the virus still be present on underwear after washing? Answer: Just throw the underwear away. 2. Does washing with water eliminate the virus? Can the wart virus survive outside the body? For how long? Answer: It's safer to get a new pai...[Read More] Understanding the Longevity of HPV on Clothing: Key Insights
Understanding the Expiration of Cervical Cancer Vaccines: What You Need to Know
The expiration issue of the cervical cancer vaccine? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask what would happen if an expired cervical cancer vaccine is administered? Is it still effective? Here’s the situation: today, when I was supposed to receive the third dose of Gardasil, I checke...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
What happens if you receive an expired cervical cancer vaccine? Is it still effective? Answer: It is expected to be effective for the following reasons: 1. It is only two days past the expiration date. 2. Studies indicate that receiving two doses of Gardasil has been effective in...[Read More] Understanding the Expiration of Cervical Cancer Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Understanding HPV Test Results: What They Mean for Your Health
Questions after testing for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a human papillomavirus (HPV) test I had done at the end of November last year. I received the report in late December, which showed negative results, and the viral load, typing results...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the examination for human papillomavirus (HPV) should be conducted on the cervix. As for the vagina and vulva, a physical examination can determine the presence of genital warts. For anal examinations for genital warts, you should consult a colorectal specialist, and for o...[Read More] Understanding HPV Test Results: What They Mean for Your Health
Understanding Genital Warts: Treatment, Testing, and HPV Concerns
Contracted genital warts? Hello, doctor. Since I have never had any Pap smear tests before, I have many questions regarding the follow-up treatment after discovering symptoms. Two weeks ago, I unexpectedly found a cauliflower-like growth below the vaginal opening. The next day, I...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Your issue is quite complex; it's better to come to the hospital for an examination and further explanation.[Read More] Understanding Genital Warts: Treatment, Testing, and HPV Concerns
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Vaginal discharge with bleeding symptoms? In recent years, I have experienced symptoms of abnormal vaginal bleeding with discharge. After researching online, I found similarities between ovulation bleeding and cervical cancer symptoms, as both can present with abnormal vaginal bl...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) Based on what you described, the likelihood of ovulatory bleeding is quite high. Other causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as cervical polyps, endometrial polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, and cervical pre-cancerous lesions, can be evaluated through a pelvic exami...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding the Timing for the 9-Valent HPV Vaccine Doses
Nine-valent vaccine injection Hello, my family plans to receive the nine-valent HPV vaccine, but due to time constraints, we will only be in Taiwan for about one to one and a half months during the Lunar New Year. I would like to ask: 1. What is the minimum interval between the f...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
It is best to follow the recommendations for vaccination, as the effectiveness of the vaccine is optimal. Sincerely, Dr. Lu Li-Cheng, Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] Understanding the Timing for the 9-Valent HPV Vaccine Doses