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FAQ

What are the symptoms of HPV?

Page last updated 04 April 2022

HPV infection is usually diagnosed by the presence of genital warts. However, most people with HPV infection are asymptomatic (no symptoms present). 

Some types of HPV that cause cancer can cause changes to the cells. This can sometimes cause symptoms like: 

  • Bleeding after sex
  • Pain during sex
  • Abnormal periods, vaginal bleeding or discharge
  • Pelvic pain

Sources & Citations

1. Queensland Government Department of Health. Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Available at: http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/217/80/human-papillomavirus-hpv (accessed 14 December 2021).

2. Australian Government Department of Health. HPV (Human papillomavirus). Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/hpv-human-papillomavirus (accessed 14 December 2021).

MAT-AU-2102490  Date of preparation March 2022

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