Heather Arranie 
Women are always at a higher risk of having reproductive conditions than their male counterparts. This is the reason why they need to visit the gynecologist regularly. However, most of them fear making these visits and only make them when they have reproductive conditions. One of the common conditions that a woman is likely to have is HPV which is sexually transmitted. Since HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer, women are advised to go for regular checkups to find out whether they have Atlanta abnormal pap smears and HPV. The following are the common myths of pap smears and HPV that you are likely to face.
HPV Vaccine is Not Safe
Some people have avoided the HPV vaccine since they believe it is unsafe. Some have been associated with infertility later in life.
However, this is false since different studies have verified it is safe. The person should also note that if they have cervical cancer, their risks of infertility will increase. You should, therefore, not avoid this procedure due to the fear that it will cause infertility.
HPV Vaccine is for Older People
Some people have been associating the HPV vaccine with the elderly. Even though most people above 45 use it, it can be used by women as early as nine years. The vaccine is highly effective before HPV exposure, which can occur before adolescence or young adulthood. Moreover, research has shown that this vaccine has a better response among preteens and young adults than old ones. You should seek treatment as early as possible.
The HPV Vaccine is a Substitution for the Pap Smear
Some people have claimed they will not go for Pap smear check ups since they have already received an HPV vaccine. The truth is that even though the HPV vaccine protects you from most HPV strains, it does not protect you from all. Since there are some issues it could fail to address, the person should combine both vaccine and routine Pap smears to reduce any risk that could cause cancer.
Abnormal Pap Smear Tests Means You Have Cervical Cancer
Some people believe that they immediately have an abnormal Pap smear test result, which means they have cervical cancer. Even though it could be a sign of cervical cancer, there are other instances where it is not the case. After the specialists notice the abnormality, they will perform a colposcopy to identify if it is cervical cancer or another condition.
Pap Smear Test is Painful
Some people avoid having pap smear tests since they fear the pain they will experience. Even though the experience is likely to vary from person to person, the truth is that the experience is not as bad as most people may perceive.
You should, therefore, not fail to undergo the process due to fear of pain.
Since most women usually have higher reproductive conditions than their male counterparts, they should have regular gynecology visits. For instance, a gynecologist usually employs pap smears to check whether the patient has HPV. Even though this test should be performed at least once a year, most people have been failing to take it. The main reason which has led to this trend is due to various myths that have surrounded the whole issue. Learning about these myths will save you from the negative effects of HPV.
