What women need to know about HPV

Learn about your risk of HPV, the human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to genital warts, cervical cancer, and other health problems.

Understand the risks to your health posed by the HPV infection, including cervical cancer, genital warts, abnormal cervical cells, as well as cancers of the vulva and vagina.

If you are or have been sexually active, an annual Pap test can help to detect abnormal cervical cells that could develop into cervical cancer.

Find out how you can protect yourself from HPV, genital warts, and an increased risk of cervical cancer.

HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection, but many questions remain, like can it be cured and which types of HPV can be prevented through vaccination.

Know the key talking points for having a conversation with your doctor about HPV and sexually transmitted infections, as well as how to broach the subject with your partners and friends.