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Why is the HPV test NOT recommended for younger women and teens?

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Why is the HPV test NOT recommended for younger women and teens?

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HPV is very common in women under age 30. But it is not useful to test young women for HPV, since most HPV that is found in these women will never cause them health problems. Most young women will fight off HPV within a few years. HPV is less common in women over the age of 30. HPV is also more likely to signal a health problem for these women, who may have had the virus for many years. Doctors may use the HPV test to tell if these women are more likely to get cervical cancer in the future, and if they need to be screened more often. Getting regular Pap tests, even without the HPV test, is still a good way to prevent cervical cancer—for both younger and older women.

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