First, dispel the panic: HPV is not a "cancer death sentence."

Many sisters feel devastated upon receiving a positive HPV report, but there's really no need! HPV, known as human papillomavirus in Chinese, is like a "minor cold" on the cervix—80% of sexually active women will be infected, and 90% of them can clear the infection through their own immunity within 2 years.It does not cause disease at all.

Focus on distinguishing two categories:

Low-risk types such as types 6 and 11 do not cause cancer may lead to genital warts and are prone to recurrence after treatment but are not serious

High-risk types (such as 16, 18): Persistent infection (over 2 years) may lead to cervical lesions, with a probability of less than 1% eventually developing into cervical cancer.


II. Core Principle: There is no "specific drug" for HPV, treatment focuses solely on "lesions"

Key point! Currently, there are no oral or topical medications that can directly kill the HPV virus. All treatments are aimed at addressing the "lesion tissue" caused by the virus.

1. Simple HPV positive (TCT normal): No treatment needed! Regular follow-up (TCT+HPV once a year), rely on immunity to clear.

2. Mild lesions (CIN1): Highly likely reversible; doctors typically recommend observation or physical therapy (e.g., laser) to remove abnormal cells.

3. Moderate to severe lesions (CIN2-3): These are precancerous lesions that require LEEP or conization surgery to remove the affected cervical tissue and prevent progression.

4. Cancerous: Requires surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy based on staging, but the cure rate for early-stage cervical cancer exceeds 90%, making screening more important than treatment!

III. Three "Self-Healing Codes" to Help Accelerate HPV Clearance

Since it depends on immunity, these three things are more effective than taking medicine:

1. Get 7 hours of sleep: Staying up late directly suppresses immune cell activity, giving viruses an opportunity to take advantage.

2. Supplement with the right nutrients: Consume more protein (eggs, fish) and vitamin C (oranges, broccoli), and avoid blindly taking health supplements.

3. Practice Safe Habits: Avoid sexual activity during treatment (or use condoms consistently), and abstain from smoking and alcohol (smoking doubles the risk of persistent HPV infection).

IV. Avoid These Common Misconceptions!

Misconception 1 Blindly buying antiviral drugs Wasting money without benefit it is better to spend the money on health checkups

Misconception 2 Undergoing surgery immediately after a positive test result Overtreatment can damage the cervix and affect future fertility

Misconception 3: No follow-up after cure: HPV may cause reinfection, and annual screening should be maintained until age 65.

To be honest:

HPV infection is not scary; what is scary is "panic + neglect." Regular TCT+HPV screening (essential for women aged 21-65), along with timely intervention when issues are detected, can keep cervical cancer at bay.