Cervical screening and HPV
The HPV vaccine, screening tests, abnormal results and what they mean.
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The HPV vaccine, screening tests, abnormal results and what they mean.
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- I bleed a little after sex sometimes. Should I be worried? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It should be checked, although most causes are not serious. Common reasons include a cervical ectropion (a harmless area of delicate cells on the cervix), infection such as chlamydia, a polyp, vaginal dryness, or small tears. Less commonly it can be a sign of cervical cancer… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
- My HPV test is positive. Does it mean I will get cancer, or that my husband has been unfaithful? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Neither. HPV is extremely common — most sexually active people get it at some point, usually without ever knowing — and the body clears most infections within one to two years. A positive test means further checks to look for cell changes, not that cancer is present or will… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
- My smear came back abnormal and I have been told to have a colposcopy. Does that mean cancer? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Almost always, no. An abnormal result usually means some cervical cells have changed, most often because of HPV, and the changes are not cancer. Many mild changes go back to normal on their own. A colposcopy is a closer look at the cervix with a magnifying instrument, done like… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
- What is the difference between a Pap smear, an HPV test and VIA, and how often do I need one? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person All three look for changes in the cervix before they become cancer. A Pap smear looks at cells under a microscope; an HPV test looks for the virus that causes those changes; VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) is a quick check where a health worker applies vinegar to the… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
- Who should get the HPV vaccine in India, and is it too late for me? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person The HPV vaccine protects against the types of human papillomavirus that cause most cervical cancers. It works best before any exposure to HPV, which is why it is recommended for girls around 9 to 14. India has announced HPV vaccination for adolescent girls through the government… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
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