Can You Start Vaginal Infection Treatment After HPV Vaccine?
Cervical cancer vaccine Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if I can start medication for vaginal infections today after receiving the 9-valent HPV vaccine yesterday. I will be taking oral metronidazole for seven days and using azole suppositories. Will there be any interactions? ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of any impact are minimal. You can proceed with the vaccination on the original date. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Can You Start Vaginal Infection Treatment After HPV Vaccine?
Preventing German Measles: Vaccination Tips for Travelers and Expecting Mothers
Prevention of German Measles (Rubella) Hello Doctor: Recently, there has been an increase in measles outbreaks in Japan and Germany. I am planning to travel to Japan at the end of this year, but I am unsure if the vaccine in my body is still effective. How long before traveling s...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, at your age, you should have received vaccinations during childhood, so there is no need for additional shots. If you are concerned, just keep your distance from anyone with a rash on their skin. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Preventing German Measles: Vaccination Tips for Travelers and Expecting Mothers
Understanding HPV Vaccine Delays: What You Need to Know
Vaccine issues? Hello Doctor: I received the first dose of the nine-valent HPV vaccine at the clinic on July 14 this year and have scheduled the second dose for September 8. However, the clinic informed me that they are out of stock. I would like to know the latest date by which ...
Dr. Li Yueyuan Reply:
It is recommended that you discuss the timeline for the vaccination with the physician at the clinic. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV Vaccine Delays: What You Need to Know
Do HPV Vaccine and Doxycycline Interact? What You Need to Know
Is there any interaction between the Gardasil 4 HPV vaccine and antibiotics? Hello Dr. Huang, I apologize for not knowing which department to consult regarding the vaccine. After searching, I found that the HPV vaccine is mainly a gynecological issue, so I am asking here: This mo...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Doxynin (doxycycline) will not have any effect on the HPV vaccine.[Read More] Do HPV Vaccine and Doxycycline Interact? What You Need to Know
Understanding HPV Risks and Cervical Cancer Vaccination Options
Cervical cancer and vaccination? I have never received the cervical cancer vaccine and have only had one boyfriend. We are both monogamous partners. We have not engaged in sexual intercourse, only unprotected oral sex. Can I get HPV this way? I would like to know if it is still p...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
There is still a possibility of infection. Individuals aged 9 to 26 can receive the 9-valent vaccine. Please visit the gynecology outpatient clinic. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding HPV Risks and Cervical Cancer Vaccination Options
Understanding HPV Infection: Key Questions and Insights for Women’s Health
Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) Due to abnormal results from the Pap smear (7-CIN1), further biopsy and HPV testing were conducted. The biopsy results indicated CIN1; the high-risk HPV test was positive (detecting three or more types of the virus), while the low-risk HP...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the response to your inquiry is as follows: 1. About 75% of individuals with HPV infection that progresses to CIN I can revert to normal cells without the virus. 2. This situation can occur. 3. This refers to the persistent presence of high-risk HPV and the progression o...[Read More] Understanding HPV Infection: Key Questions and Insights for Women’s Health
Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Before Pregnancy? Key Insights
Is it necessary to receive the measles vaccine before pregnancy? Hello, Doctor. I am currently living in Germany. I previously underwent a health check and learned that I have antibodies against rubella, so I do not need to receive the vaccine again. A German doctor also suggeste...
Dr. Chen Liqin Reply:
1. No. 2. Due to the current expansion of the epidemic in Taiwan, it is recommended to visit a hospital to discuss with a physician whether to receive a booster vaccine. 3. Measles does not cause abnormalities in the fetus; however, it can worsen the condition for pregnant women....[Read More] Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Before Pregnancy? Key Insights
Effectiveness of Gardasil 9 Vaccine in Males: Antibody Response at Age 27
Cervical cancer vaccine nine-valent (Gardasil 9) Hello Dr. Chang, may I ask if a 27-year-old male who has received all three doses of the 9-valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) will have an effective antibody response in 99.9% of cases? Thank you.
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the current statistical data primarily involves females. The effective antibodies in males may be similar, but there could still be some discrepancies between effective antibodies and actual preventive effects. However, the general preventive efficacy is quite good, and va...[Read More] Effectiveness of Gardasil 9 Vaccine in Males: Antibody Response at Age 27
Understanding HPV Vaccination: Key Insights for Women’s Health
HPV vaccination issues? Hello Dr. Huang, 1. The latest HPV vaccines provide protection against the low-risk types 6 and 11, which are primarily responsible for causing genital warts (condylomata acuminata). Are these types the main culprits for genital warts, or can other HPV t...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. The latest HPV vaccines provide protection against low-risk types 6 and 11, which are primarily responsible for causing genital warts (condylomata acuminata). Therefore, genital warts are mainly caused by HPV types 6 and 11, although other HPV types can also lead to genital wa...[Read More] Understanding HPV Vaccination: Key Insights for Women’s Health
Understanding Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Key Questions and Concerns
Cervical cancer vaccine issues? Doctor, I would like to ask again. I have not had sexual intercourse. 1. If someone has engaged in sexual activity before getting vaccinated, they need to undergo a Pap smear. If there has been oral sex without a condom, or friction of the penis ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. Individuals who have engaged in sexual activity prior to vaccination need to undergo a Pap smear. However, if there has been oral sex without a condom, external genital rubbing without a condom, or the insertion of a finger into the vagina without any intercourse, is a Pap sme...[Read More] Understanding Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Key Questions and Concerns
Understanding HPV: Risks, Vaccination, and Symptoms Explained
RE: HPV Condylomata Acuminata (Genital Warts) 1. The likelihood of benign HPV infection is higher, while the chances of infection with HPV types 6 and 11 are lower. 2. Will receiving the Gardasil 9 vaccine affect the subsequent protective effect against HPV? 3. Without performi...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. It is essential to excise the lesion and send it for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. If there is a significant concern about condylomata acuminata, this should be done to rule out other genital wart virus infections, sebaceous gland ectopia, balanitis, or pe...[Read More] Understanding HPV: Risks, Vaccination, and Symptoms Explained
Understanding HPV: Concerns About Lesions and Vaccination Impact
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination? Hello Dr. Huang, I recently discovered a small bump (approximately 1mm) above the urethral opening of the glans, which is neither painful nor itchy and has no discharge. After 10 days, there has been no significant change. A urologist exami...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Recently, I discovered a small bump (about 1mm) above the urethral opening of the glans, which is neither painful nor itchy and has no discharge. After 10 days, there has been no significant change. A urologist examined me and suggested that there is a higher likelihood of a beni...[Read More] Understanding HPV: Concerns About Lesions and Vaccination Impact
Is It Too Late for the Cervical Cancer Vaccine? Your Questions Answered
Cervical cancer vaccine Hello Doctor: I have researched that the cervical cancer vaccine is recommended for individuals under 26 years old, but I turned 27 this year. Am I already past the appropriate age for vaccination? I found information stating that if someone exceeds the re...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of the cervical cancer vaccine remains intact even after engaging in sexual intercourse. The age recommendations are merely guidelines and do not imply that individuals above a certain age cannot receive the vaccine. The regulations regarding subsidies or...[Read More] Is It Too Late for the Cervical Cancer Vaccine? Your Questions Answered
Understanding HPV Types: Can Other Strains Cause Warts?
Will it develop into cauliflower? Hello Dr. Huang, In December 2014, I discovered I had genital warts. In January 2015, I underwent HPV DNA testing, which identified type 11. After a year of treatment, by 2016, I had no visible warts. In November 2016 and May 2017, I had Pap sm...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Ans: The following is extracted from the Taiwan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology newsletter. The most accurate information regarding external genital warts in women indicates that approximately 90% are caused by infections with human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. These...[Read More] Understanding HPV Types: Can Other Strains Cause Warts?
Effective Treatments for Genital Warts: What You Need to Know
Cauliflower treatment In April of this year, I discovered that I had warts in my genital area. I went to a gynecologist who referred me to an external clinic, and they could only prescribe me a topical ointment (Podophyllotoxin). A few days later, I visited a clinic in Taoyuan th...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
In April of this year, I discovered that I had genital warts and went to a gynecologist for a check-up. However, the gynecologist referred me to an external clinic and could only prescribe a topical ointment (Podophyllotoxin) for me to apply at home. A few days later, I visited a...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Genital Warts: What You Need to Know
Managing HPV: Understanding Biopsy Decisions and Vaccination After Diagnosis
Cauliflower (condylomata acuminata) + cervical biopsy Last year, it was discovered that I had a type 16 HPV infection, and by the end of the year, I had almost recovered and started receiving the quadrivalent vaccine, having received two doses. However, at the beginning of this y...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Last year, it was discovered that the cauliflower (genital warts) was caused by the HPV type 16 virus. By the end of the year, it had almost healed, and I started receiving the quadrivalent vaccine, having already received two doses. However, at the beginning of this year, the ca...[Read More] Managing HPV: Understanding Biopsy Decisions and Vaccination After Diagnosis
Understanding HPV and Its Implications for Women's Health: A Guide
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) I recently had a Pap smear done in gynecology, and the results showed a cytological diagnosis of 7. What does this mean? Additionally, I had a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that was positive for type 52. What does this indicate? The doctor has been re...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
The high-risk virus HPV is known to easily lead to cervical cancer. The efficacy of vaccination is not yet definitively established, but it is clear that vaccination provides some level of protective effect.[Read More] Understanding HPV and Its Implications for Women's Health: A Guide
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 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 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