Does HPV cause CANCER?? Should you freak out? | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Have you been diagnosed with HPV and you're googling and freaking out? It's OK - you are far from alone! In this video board-certified OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln reviews the basics about HPV (human papillomavirus) so you can understand what's up and what to do next.
0:00 Intro
0:45 How common is HPV?
1:12 What are the symptoms?
1:31 How do you get it and what does it cause?? Cancer?!
2:24 How do you get tested?
4:10 What do I do if I have HPV?
5:58 How can I prevent getting it?

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REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper:

1. Cervical cancer screening infographic: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/infographics/cervical-cancer-screening

2. FAQ: Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Test Results. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/abnormal-cervical-cancer-screening-test-results

3. FAQ: HPV vaccination. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hpv-vaccination

4. CDC Genital HPV infection fact sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm

5. Cleveland Clinic. HPV. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11901-hpv-human-papilloma-virus

6. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Practice Advisory: Updated Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines. April 2021. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2021/04/updated-cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines

7. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Human Papillomavirus Frequently Asked Questions for Providers. https://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-for-women/physician-tools/human-papillomavirus-frequently-asked-questions-for-providers

8. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion 809: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/08/human-papillomavirus-vaccination

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