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# HPV
Diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of lesions
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## What it is
HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and most sexually active people come into contact with the virus at some point in their lives. In most cases, the body clears the virus on its own, without symptoms. In others, HPV can cause genital warts or lesions on the cervix that, without follow-up, may progress over the years to cervical cancer. Diagnosis is made through the Pap smear, HPV testing and colposcopy with biopsy when necessary. Follow-up is determined by the type of virus and the grade of the lesion: it may involve only observation with periodic exams, or treatment such as removal of the warts and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for cervical lesions. The HPV vaccine is discussed during the consultation, including for adult women.
## Most common symptoms
- No symptoms in most cases
- Warts on the vulva, vagina, cervix or anus
- Small lesions, single or clustered, shaped like cauliflower
- Itching or discomfort where warts are present
- Bleeding after intercourse
- Abnormal Pap smear result
## Causes and risk factors
- Sexual contact with an infected person, even without penetration
- Intercourse without a condom
- Early sexual debut and multiple partners
- Low immunity, which makes it harder to clear the virus
- Smoking, associated with the infection persisting
- Not being vaccinated against HPV
## How it is diagnosed
HPV usually causes no symptoms, so periodic screening is the main way to diagnose it. At the consultation, your gynecologist reviews your medical history, examines the vulva, vagina and cervix, and collects the Pap smear. HPV testing identifies the presence of the virus and the higher-risk types. When there are abnormalities, colposcopy examines the cervix under magnification and allows biopsy of suspicious areas. Genital warts are usually recognized on clinical exam, supported by vulvoscopy when necessary.
## How we treat it at Femi Saúde
There is no medication that eliminates the virus, and in most women the infection clears on its own. For this reason, management is determined by the type of virus and the grade of the lesion: often, it's just follow-up with Pap smear, HPV testing and colposcopy at defined intervals. Genital warts can be treated with topical medications or removed with CO₂ laser, depending on the case. High-grade lesions on the cervix are treated with the loop electrosurgical excision procedure, LEEP (CAF), which removes the affected area for analysis. Femi Saúde's gynecology team provides guidance on the HPV vaccine, including for adult women, and on evaluating the partner.
## When to see a gynecologist
Book a consultation if you notice warts or lesions in the genital area, bleeding after intercourse or unusual discharge, and whenever your Pap smear comes back abnormal. Even without symptoms, periodic screening with Pap smear and HPV testing should be kept up, according to your age and your gynecologist's guidance.
## What we offer
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Diagnosis with Pap smear, HPV testing and colposcopy
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Follow-up based on the type of virus and the grade of the lesion
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Treatment of genital warts and cervical lesions
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Prevention of cervical cancer
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Guidance on the HPV vaccine
## Gynecology specialists
[Dra. Melissa Amoroso
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-melissa-amoroso) [Dra. Vanessa Amoroso
Gynecologist and Mastologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-vanessa-amoroso) [Dra. Aline Matos
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-aline-matos) [Dra. Andrea Novellino
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-andrea-novellino) [Dra. Fabiane Sloboda
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-fabiane-sloboda) [Dr. Igor Chiminacio
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dr-igor-chiminacio) [Dra. Isadora Goetten
Gynecologist and Obstetrician](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-isadora-goetten) [Dra. Sabrina Oliveira
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-sabrina-oliveira)
## Gynecology treatments at Femi Saúde
[CO2 Laser Rejuvenation and Lubrication
Skin Improvement and Lubrication](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/laser-co2-rejuvenescimento-lubrificacao) [Implanon® — Hormonal Contraceptive Implant
Freedom and safety in a small implant](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/implanon) [Menopause and Perimenopause
Care and hormone therapy when indicated](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/menopausa-climaterio) [Family Planning
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/planejamento-pre-concepcional) [IUD — Intrauterine Device
Preventing pregnancy effectively](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/diu) [Pap Smear
Cervical cancer screening](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/papanicolau)
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