Abnormal Pap Smear and HPV

There is a growing body of evidence of a close link between abnormal Pap smear and HPV (Human Papillomavirus). There are millions of people infected by Human Papillomavirus which is responsible for various diseases of skin and mucosal membranes. There are some types of this virus that tend to infect genital area and induce cellular abnormalities in the epithelium.

The information about abnormal pap smear and HPV is available on special web resources or from OB/GYN doctors. Women should know how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and which tests they should undergo regularly to monitor the reproductive health. Regular pelvic examinations and Pap smears allow to detect cervical conditions at an early stage, when the treatment is less expensive and more effective. Women should also refrain from unprotected intercourse, sexual contacts with numerous partners and frequent change of partners, as well as reinforce their immune system, because it helps to reduce the risk of HPV-associated diseases.

Pap smear, also known as Papanicolaou test, is a simple and relatively effective test for vaginal and cervical diseases. It provides the possibility to detect various conditions, including HPV-associated problems. The management for women with abnormal pap smear and HPV depends on the severity of the present abnormalities. It may require a treatment with special drugs, and, in some cases, it may also be necessary to resort to a surgery.

In case of an abnormal pap smear and HPV it is often necessary to make an accurate diagnosis of the condition through colposcopic examination and biopsy. Human Papillomavirus is responsible for such diseases as genital warts, dysplasia and cancer of the cervix. Patients with these diseases often need to receive special therapy. The choice of an appropriate method of treatment depends on the severity of the detected lesions.

Women infected by Human Papillomavirus are estimated to be at a high risk for cancer of the cervix. Human Papillomavirus has an ability to cause pathological changes in the cervical tissue. Such abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix may lead to dysplasia which is the precursor of cervical cancer. That is why patients who have abnormal pap smear and HPV positive results need a close medical attention.