HPV and the Abnormal Pap
Abnormal Pap smears always make women anxious and make us wonder if we have cancer.
Over the past decade, a new anxiety provoking term has slipped into the GYN lexicon : human papilloma virus or HPV infection.
Studies show that around 90% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection. Most precancerous cervical changes are caused by HPV.
Currently experts recommend that HPV testing be part of the annual Pap exam in all women over the age of 30. Furthermore, they...
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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