Human Papillomavirus: Symptoms, Vaccine, and More

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What Is HPV?

Human papillomavirus or HPV is not one virus, but a family of them. HPV can...

Human papillomavirus or HPV is not one virus, but a family of them. HPV can be sexually transmitted, and it can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. HPV infections are very common, but relatively few people have lasting health effects.

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Top 10 Myths About Safe Sex and Sexual Health

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17 Things You Should Know About HPV

Here's what you need to know about HPV vaccines, tests, and more.

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What Does It Mean to Have an Abnormal Pap Smear–and What Should You Do Next?

Most of the time an abnormal test result is not cancer.

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What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine, and Why It's Controversial

<p>Gardasil is recommended for girls, but boys and women can get it too.</p...

Gardasil is recommended for girls, but boys and women can get it too.

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Young Women Are Skipping Cervical Cancer Screenings. What's Going On?

Changing guidelines have made knowing what well-woman tests you need—and wh...

Changing guidelines have made knowing what well-woman tests you need—and when—confusing.

Sexual Health

What Is HPV?

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Top 10 Myths About Safe Sex and Sexual Health

17 Things You Should Know About HPV

What Does It Mean to Have an Abnormal Pap Smear–and What Should You Do Next?

What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine, and Why It's Controversial

Young Women Are Skipping Cervical Cancer Screenings. What's Going On?

How to Protect Yourself From HPV and Cervical Cancer

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