HPV stands for human papillomavirus There are numerous HPV types. Some are spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex with someone who has the germ. These HPVs are considered the most common cause of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Certain types of HPV cause genital war flaws. Other types, called “high-risk HPVs,” can cause cancer, especially of the cervix. The cervix is the lower lob of the uterus where babies increase during pregnancy. Most cervical cancers are caused by HPV. This means that if you have a cervix and are infected with certain types of HPV, you are at increased risk for cervical cancer.
HPV testing uses a monster of cervical cells to look for symptoms of HPV infection that may lead to cervical cancer. if you know whether you have HPV, your care provider can gain more insight into your risk of cervical cancer. if you have HPV, we can help you determine if other tests are needed, whether you need to have another needed or not, can explain how often you need to be screened for cervical cancer.
Normally, the immune system spontaneously loses HPV infection within two years without causing any health problems. In some cases, however, high-risk HPV infections can remain in the body for many years, even decades. These long-term infections can lead to cancer.
Other names: genital human papillomavirus HPV, high-risk HPV, HPV DNA, HPV RNA.
What is it used for?
This test is used to test a sample of cervical cells for the presence of symptoms of high-risk HPV infections that can cause cervical cancer. This test is often performed at the same time as the PAP smear. This is considered a test in which cervical cells are examined for abnormal forms caused by HPV; if the HPV test and the PAP outbreak are performed at the same time, this is called an HPV/PAP Cotest.
The HPV test can still be used to draw conclusions about the cure after the diagnosis of oral cancer. This cancer grows behind the larynx, on the almond and on the base of the tongue. In most cases it is caused by HPV; HPV-mediated cancer of the larynx has its own treatment and generally has a better chance of cure than other forms of cancer of the larynx.
Why is HPV testing necessary?
You may need an HPV test to screen for cervical cancer if you
- You had an abnormal result on the Porridge Smear; an HPV test can indicate whether HPV has caused an abnormal configuration in the cervix.
- 30-65 years of age; HPV test, or every 5 years if there are regular test results.
If you are between 21 and 29 years of age, you must have had ridge output for 3 years. However, if the PAP results are normal, HPV testing is not necessary; HPV infections occur frequently in this age group, but usually disappear automatically within a year or two, causing few or no problems. Some medical experts recommend starting with HPV testing at age 25 and continuing testing for 5 years if the last test is normal.
If you are at high risk for cervical cancer, you may need to be tested more frequently. In your case, your risk may be higher:
- You have recently had an abnormal HPV test, pore output, or cervical biopsy in the past
- HIV
- Weakened immune system
- Cervical cancer
- Prior to exposure to a product called DES (Diethylstilbestrol); between 1940 and 1971, DES was sometimes prescribed to prevent miscarriages. Subsequently, it was associated with an increased risk of certain forms of cancer in children exposed to it prenatally.
Ask your doctor if a screening test for cervical cancer is right for you and how often you need to be tested.
If Orofarynx cancer is established with you, you may need HPV testing of the larynx, almonds, or tongue.
What happens during HPV testing?
If you have had an HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, you are at the study table. The doctor will use a plastic or iron instrument called a speculum to dilate the vagina so that the cervix can be seen. The doctor then uses a small soft brush or swab to collect cells from the cervix. The monster of cells is then sent for laboratory study.
HPV testing is often performed as part of a routine pelvic study. During a pelvic study, the physician evaluates the uterus, ovaries, and genitalia. However, pelvic studies do not always lead to HPV testing. If a pelvic exam is performed, ask your physician if you also have an HPV test.
HPV Neckscreenings kits are available. These kits include special swabs that can collect cervical and vaginal cell samples and send them to the lab. If you are considering family HPV testing, consult your own care provider.
If you have oral cancer, you will not need another test to determine if HPV caused the cancer. This is because the throat is determined by testing a sample of throat tissue from which the cancer is removed during biopsy. Tissue samples are usually tested for HPV as well.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
You need to do the test only if there is a stage. 2 days prior to the test, you do not need to do it if the
- Tampons
- Use a foam, jelly, or birth control cream.
- Use any other cream or medicine on the vagina.
- Shower (rinse vagina with water or another liquid).
- Have vaginal sex.
Read all notes before taking the sample and before home testing.
Was there any danger in the test?
You may feel slight discomfort when the cervical cell means Afterwards, you can have fairly light bleeding. However, there is no general risk with the HPV test.
What do the results mean?
A negative/normal HPV test result means that no high-risk HPV is found in the monster. Your doctor will tell you when you can retest.
A positive/abnormal HPV test result means that symptoms of high-risk HPV have been found. Some HPV tests also indicate whether HPV16 or HPV18 was found. These types of HPV are considered the most common cause of cervical cancer.
A positive test result does not mean that you have cancer or that he/she has cancer. It means that you have an HPV infection that increases your risk of cervical cancer in the future.
There is no medicine that can remove HPV infection. Therefore, the correct step depends on your risk of cervical cancer. To assess your risk, your doctor will consider other health problems you have or have had, your age, and other health issues.
Your physician can suggest other tests to check your cervical cells for abnormal changes. You may also need to be tested more often for HPV or HPV/PAP.
Is there anything else I should know about HPV testing?
The HPV vaccine is considered a harmless and effective protection against HPV infection that can cause cancer and genital warts. The vaccine can prevent almost all forms of cancer caused by HPV, including cervical, vaginal, laryngeal, anal, and skin cancers.
The vaccine works best of all when administered before someone is exposed to the embryo. That is why it is recommended before a child becomes sexually focused.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises children ages 11 to 12 to receive two injections of the HPV vaccine in two consecutive doses over a period of 6 to 12 months. However, the vaccine can be administered at age 9; ask your baby’s care provider when you need to immunize your baby against HPV.
Teenagers and young adults who receive their personal first HPV sting between the ages of 15 and 26 need three doses; if you are 26 or older and have not been immunized, talk to your own caregiver about the possibility of immunization.
Supplied by MedlinePlus from the State Medical Library.
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