Symptoms of HPV infection in women
Disease description:
A close friend was chatting with me and mentioned that she has recently had increased vaginal discharge, and the color of her leukorrhea has changed slightly. She is very worried about having contracted HPV. What are the typical symptoms when women are infected with HPV?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
After a woman is infected with HPV (human papillomavirus), symptoms vary depending on the viral type, site of infection, and individual differences. Some infected individuals may experience no symptoms at all, with the virus remaining in a latent state within the body. When the virus becomes active and causes lesions, the following symptoms may occur: warts appearing on the skin or mucous membranes around the genital area, typically cauliflower-like or papillary in shape, often gray or pink in color; abnormal vaginal bleeding, including post-coital bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding; increased vaginal discharge, possibly accompanied by an odor; if the virus affects the cervix, it may lead to cervical inflammation, resulting in increased leukorrhea and lower abdominal pain. In addition, long-term persistent HPV infection may be associated with the development of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer. Women should undergo regular gynecological examinations to detect and treat HPV infection promptly.
