What are the tests for genital warts in women? Comprehensive analysis of the diagnostic process and precautions
Recently, the topic of women's health continues to attract attention, especially the examination and prevention of genital warts and other reproductive system diseases have become a hot topic. The following is a compilation of relevant content that has been hotly debated across the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with medical guidelines to provide women with authoritative examination guidelines.
1. Common examination methods for genital warts
| Check items | Specific content | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|
| Acetic acid white test | Apply 5% acetic acid to the suspicious area. If it turns white after 3-5 minutes, it is considered positive. | Initial screening for visible warts |
| HPV typing test | Collection of cervical or vaginal secretions for DNA testing | Definite infection with HPV subtype (such as type 6/11) |
| Pathological biopsy | Removal of part of the wart for microscopic examination | When cancer is suspected or the diagnosis is unclear |
| colposcopy | Magnified observation of cervical and vaginal wall lesions | Suspected cervical infection |
2. Precautions before inspection
1. Avoid menstrual period. It is recommended to check 3-7 days after menstruation is clean.
2. Avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal douching and medication 48 hours before the examination
3. Wear loose clothing to facilitate inspection
4. Bring past medical records and examination reports
3. Recent hot topics of discussion
| topic | attention index | core controversy |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability of home self-test reagents | ★★★★☆ | Are HPV test strips purchased online accurate? |
| Screening for asymptomatic infections | ★★★☆☆ | Do you need regular HPV screening? |
| The relationship between vaccines and inspections | ★★★★★ | Do I still need to check after vaccination? |
4. Guidelines for interpretation of test results
1.positive result: It needs to be judged based on the shape of the warts. About 70% are low-risk HPV infections.
2.negative result: It is recommended to re-examine after 3-6 months, there may be a window period
3.Pathology report terminology: Koilocytes = typical characteristics of genital warts, CIN = cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
5. Latest developments in prevention and treatment
1. The applicable age of the nine-valent HPV vaccine is extended to women aged 9-45 years old
2. Photodynamic therapy becomes a new non-invasive treatment option
3. The clinical effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine external preparations has increased to 82.7% (latest data in 2024)
Experts remind: Genital wart examination must be carried out in regular medical institutions. The "vinegar test method" and "toothpaste test method" circulated on the Internet have no scientific basis. With early diagnosis and standardized treatment, the cure rate can reach over 95%.
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