Human papillomavirus (HPV), or cervical conization, is used to treat pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix and does not necessarily eliminate HPV infection after removal of the cervix.
The HPV infection will not necessarily be eliminated after removal of the cervix. This is because conization of the cervix is mainly used to treat pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix and to prevent further development of cervical cancer. After removing the cervix, most cases of HPV in the body can become negative. However, it cannot be ruled out that there are still a small number of patients who are not HPV negative, in which case the virus cannot be completely eliminated.
HPV is one of the main causes of precancerous cervical lesions and cervical cancer, but the virus not only affects the cervix, but may also lurk in the body’s vulvar tissues, so even if the cervix is removed, the HPV virus may still be present.
After having cervical conization surgery, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review, which mainly includes acetic acid test, cervical smear test, HPV test and so on. If the presence of HPV is detected, treatment should be continued. Consultation with a medical professional is recommended for specific cases.