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Relationship between contraceptive methods and human papillomavirus positivity.
Fulya Kayikcioglu1, Irem Alyazici Kucukyildiz2, Müzeyyen Gunes1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medical Sciences, Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
|September 4, 2020
Summary
Certain contraceptive methods are linked to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) positivity in women aged 30-65. This finding is crucial for informed contraceptive choices and HPV prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection.
- Understanding factors influencing HPV persistence is vital for public health.
- Cervical cancer screening programs aim to detect and manage HPV infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between contraceptive use and high-risk HPV (hrHPV) DNA positivity.
- To provide data for women's contraceptive decision-making.
- To identify demographic and reproductive factors associated with hrHPV positivity.
Main Methods:
- Study included 801 women aged 30-65 attending a family planning clinic.
- Participants underwent national cervical cancer screening using HPV testing.
- Data collected via questionnaire on demographics and risk factors.
Main Results:
- The overall hrHPV DNA positivity rate was 8.4%.
- HPV16 and HPV51 were the most prevalent genotypes.
- hrHPV infection showed associations with age, marital status, smoking, and contraceptive method.
Conclusions:
- Contraceptive method is an important factor associated with hrHPV positivity.
- Healthcare professionals should discuss the impact of contraception on HPV status with patients.
- Further research into reproductive and demographic characteristics affecting HPV persistence is warranted.
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