Cervical cancer, other cancers (like vaginal and vulval cancers), genital lesions, or genital warts, and their link to human papillomavirus can be confusing. That’s why one of your best sources of information is your doctor. Ask your doctor about what you can do to reduce your risk. You may want to take a list of questions, like the one below, to your next doctor’s appointment.

 

 

Ready to talk to your doctor about human papillomavirus and its link to cervical cancer? Take these questions with you to your next appointment to help you start a conversation with your doctor.

 

1. How do I know if I have human papillomavirus?

2. How often should I be having cervical smear tests?

3. How do smear tests help prevent cervical cancer?