Women over the age of 30 should be screened annually for human papillomavirus (HPV), says Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD, a gynecologist-oncologist in New York City. In this video, she explains why you should get the test.
HPV testing is usually used only after the age of 30, because young women tend to have transient infections that they clear and are non significant, but for women over the age of 30, infections may be longer term and more significant.
Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD, FACOG is a gynecologic oncologist and pelvic surgeon. Her solo practice focuses on the care of woman at elevated risk of cancer based on abnormal Pap smear, medical history, or family history of cancer.
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