Understanding HPV
What it is, how common it is, and what it means for you - without the panic.
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HPV Basics
What is HPV?
The most common STI in the world, and why most cases are nothing to worry about.
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HPV vs Cervical Cancer: How are they connected?
HPV is common. Cervical cancer is rare. Here's how the two relate.
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Cervical Screening Test: what it is and why it matters
The five-yearly HPV-based test that replaced the Pap smear in 2017.
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What to expect at your screening appointment
Six short steps, with the cervix-shaped clinic chair finally explained.
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Understanding your screening results
What each result category really means, and what comes next.
Read →HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine: who, when, why
Australia's program, eligibility, and the adult catch-up question.
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What does a HPV-positive result actually mean?
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A positive HPV result means the virus was detected — it does not mean you have cancer. Most HPV infections clear on their own within one to two years. Your doctor will usually recommend a follow-up to monitor any changes to cervical cells.
Source: Cancer Council Australia
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