Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about human papillomavirus (HPV):

1. What is HPV?
   
   
2. How do I know if I have an HPV infection?
   
   
3. How often should I get a Pap smear?
   
   
4. What happens if I have an abnormal Pap smear?
   
   
5. Is it possible to have HPV even if my Pap test was normal?
   
   
6. Should I have an HPV test?
   
   
7. What type of HPV do I have? How does it impact my risk of developing cervical cancer?
   
   
8. Should I receive the HPV vaccine?
   
   
9. When will the vaccine be available?
   
   
10. What are my treatment options for HPV infection and genital warts?
    
    
11. How soon will I see improvement from my treatment?
    
    
12. How long should I abstain from sexual relations if I have genital warts?
    
    
13. What are the chances that I will develop another HPV infection?
    
    
14. How does HPV affect pregnancy or my fertility?