Testing & follow-upClinically reviewed
Question
My HPV test is positive. What should I do next?
A clear, supportive answer
Take a breath first: a positive HPV result does not mean that you have cancer. It shows that an HPV type was detected and must be interpreted alongside your age, HPV type, Pap result, and prior screening history.
Your next step may be repeat testing at a defined interval, colposcopy, or routine follow-up. Keep the full report, do not delay follow-up, and avoid random treatments or supplements. A clinician can interpret the complete result and build a personal follow-up plan.
An important boundaryThis is educational information and cannot provide a personal diagnosis without examination, history, and the complete test result.