One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

In the U.S., lower HPV vaccination rates, uneven access to screening and delayed adoption of HPV-based testing have contributed to preventable illness and death. These are not inevitable outcomes; ...

Scientists have long considered that the world’s most common sexually transmitted infection, human papillomavirus, or HPV, may be a driver of infertility. Most research about HPV’s potential impact on ...

Learn how vaccination, regular screenings, and other protective steps can help reduce the risk of contracting and transmitting HPV.