Qvintip® is a self-sampling kit including analysis for high-risk HPV. Testing for high-risk HPV is especially important for women that do not have regular smear tests – 65% of cervial cancer sufferers have not had a smear test.

Cervical Cancer and HPV: Cervical cancer is caused by oncogenic Human Papillomavirus (HPV). If an HPV infection of a high-risk type persists, the cellular changes can eventually develop into more severe precancerous lesions.

HPV can be transmitted through any sexual contact. HPV can also be spread with simple skin-to-skin contact. This includes any form of non-penetrative sex, such as body rubbing.

Most of the time, HPV does not show any symptoms which makes it's difficult to tell if an infection has occurred. People under 30, generally clear the virus on its own. However, with age this ability is worsened.

Qvintip® can detect the causes of cervical cancer before cell changes occur, giving patients the best prospects of starting treatment early, which saves lives.

A persistent infection with high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can over time lead to cell changes which may develop into cervical cancer. Your sample will be analysed for presence of high-risk HPV.

Women 20+ that want to be active about monitoring their health and ensure they don’t get cervical cancer should take the test. Testing for high-risk HPV is especially important for women that do not have regular smear tests − 65% of cervical cancer sufferers have not had a smear test.

Women 65+ who are no longer covered established by screening programs, will also benefit from HPV self-sampling at home. HPV-positive results at this age may point to long-lasting infections, which may have caused cell damage.

The greatest benefit is knowing whether or not you’ve got a high-risk HPV infection. It’s also easy and convenient − you can self-sample in the comfort of your own home, when it suits you, without having to undergo a gynecological examination.

If the results are normal and the test shows no high-risk HPV then there’s no need for any short-term follow-up. We advise to take a test regularly or at least within the next three years because the virus spreads through sexual contact.

Firstly, it’s important to remember that infection with high-risk HPV does not mean you already have cell changes or cervical cancer. Most infections clear up spontaneously as a result of our immune defenses. If the test shows that you have an HPV infection, we recommend that you contact your gynecologist.

The gynecologist will most likely perform a colposcopy, a 10 - 20 minute exam using a specialized microscope to closely examine the cervix. If abnormalities are identified, a biopsy will be sent to a lab for analysis.

There are different methods for treating cell changes, all based on removing the changed cells. One common procedure is called conisation, which is the removal of a small conical portion of the cervix. It is an out-patient procedure performed under local anaesthetic.

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