Is HPV positive in gynecology serious?

HPV, also known as human papillomavirus infection, is a viral infection with very serious side effects that can cause serious consequences on health. If a woman finds that she is HPV positive during a gynecological examination, she must not be careless. She should communicate with her doctor in time, understand the cause of this situation, and actively seek treatment to control the disease as much as possible. So is a positive HPV test in gynecology serious?

Is a positive gynecological HPV test serious?

First of all, let's understand what HPV is. This is the abbreviation of human papillomavirus infection. To date, the medical community has isolated more than 130 types of HPV viruses, but only a dozen of them may pose a high risk to humans. The most common HPV infections related to cervical cancer are HPV16 and HPV18. Not all HPV infections will cause the disease, but not all HPV infections will lead to cervical cancer, so there is no need to worry. Once HPV infection is detected, young women are more likely to test negative on their own, so annual HPV testing is very necessary after having sex. Once HPV infection is discovered, further colposcopy is required, including acetic acid iodine staining and cervical puncture biopsy to check for cervical changes. If not, annual follow-up is recommended. Therefore, there is no need to worry if HPV infection is discovered.

What is the reason for a positive HPV test?

If a woman tests positive for HPV during a gynecological examination, it usually means that her body has been infected with the HPV virus, which can seriously threaten her health. In mild cases, it can cause gynecological inflammations such as vaginitis and cervicitis, and in severe cases, it can cause cervical cancer. Therefore, we must not ignore this situation. It is best for patients to undergo TCT examination in time, so as to effectively determine the characteristics of the disease and avoid delay in treatment. If after examination we find that it is only a mild inflammation, then we only need to carry out anti-infection treatment and pay attention to daily medical care.

However, if after a TCT examination, we find that HPV is positive, indicating that there is a lesion, then we must pay enough attention to it and should carry out surgical treatment in time to remove the diseased tissue as soon as possible to prevent further aggravation of the disease. After surgery, patients should not take chances and should choose appropriate follow-up treatment plans according to the stage of the disease, such as chemotherapy, tumor radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted drug therapy, etc., to minimize the spread and migration of tumor cells and avoid the onset of the disease. In addition, patients should pay attention to adjusting their own mental state, usually maintain a positive attitude, and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment.