When Should HPV Be Tested?
To find out whether transmission has occurred after risky intercourse, it is recommended to have an HPV DNA test about 1 week after the intercourse. This test helps to determine the presence and type of the virus.
What Happens If HPV Is Positive?
If HPV has been transmitted, the process is planned according to the type of the virus:
- Low-risk HPV types: They usually cause warts, and the cancer risk is low.
- High-risk HPV types: They are associated with cervical, anal and other mucosal cancers. Close follow-up is needed.
Depending on the HPV type, the frequency of follow-up, smear monitoring, the need for colposcopy and, if necessary, a vaccination plan are determined.
What Should Be Done If HPV Is Negative?
If the test result is negative, this suggests that there has been no transmission. However, learning from this process by:
- Avoiding unprotected intercourse,
- Getting the HPV vaccine,
- Not neglecting regular check-ups
will be a healthier approach in the long term.
HPV infection often causes no symptoms. Without testing, it is not possible to know whether transmission has occurred.
Dr. Eser Agar – Tirana, Albania
You can contact our clinic for HPV testing and risk assessment after risky intercourse.
- 📞 Phone: +355 69 836 15 65
- 📱 WhatsApp: +355 69 456 44 67
Early testing reduces unnecessary anxiety and provides the right guidance.
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