HPV Test - Smear Test

Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş:HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, is a family of viruses that can be transmitted through skin contact and can cause warts or precancerous lesions, especially in the genital area. When most people think of HPV, they only think of a sexually transmitted infection, but the reality is more complex than that. HPV can infect the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus and even the mouth and throat. Not all types of HPV are the same, some are innocent, while others are high risk and can lead to the development of cancer in the long term.HPV is usually asymptomatic, so many people don't realize they have it. However, it can be diagnosed when genital warts appear or a smear test shows abnormalities. Early diagnosis and regular follow-up is the most effective way to prevent HPV from turning into cancer. This is because the types of HPV that cause cervical cancer often progress insidiously over many years. This means that it is possible to prevent the disease with regular checks. HPV treatment is not limited to burning or removing warts. It also includes monitoring the cellular changes that the virus can cause in the body and intervening with procedures such as LEEP when necessary. Therefore, it is of great importance that people diagnosed with HPV are under the control of a gynecologist oncologist. Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş, guides its patients with up-to-date methods on HPV treatment and follow-up in Istanbul. Remember, it is not fate to be infected with HPV. It is possible to cope with this virus with regular follow-up, appropriate treatment and HPV vaccine if necessary. Do not neglect your annual gynecological examinations and do not neglect to have your HPV tests.