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What cancers can HPV cause?
Sexual HealthMay 29 2026

Summary: HPV is common, but persistent high-risk strains can increase the risk of several cancers – not just cervical cancer Most HPV infections clea...

Can I have a smear test if I have thrush?
Sexual HealthApril 5 2024

Summary: It’s best to wait. UK advice is to book cervical screening (a smear test) for after you’ve finished treatment for unusual discharge, and to ...

How is HPV transmitted?
Sexual HealthApril 7 2023

While most strains of HPV are harmless, some strains cause serious complications. Because of this, it’s essential to know what HPV is and how it’s tra...

Can I Do an At-Home Smear Test?
Sexual HealthJanuary 20 2023

It’s always good to be one step ahead, whether in your job or buying Christmas presents. But it’s especially true when it comes to your body. Staying ...

Do you need a smear test if you are still a virgin?
Sexual HealthNovember 18 2022

Summary: If you’ve never had any kind of sexual contact, your risk of cervical cancer is low, but it isn’t zero. The NHS still advises going for cerv...

Key information and regional data for HPV and Genital Warts
Sexual HealthApril 15 2022

Here we give you an understanding about what HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and Genital Warts are and discuss the different strains of HPV. We examine the...