Pap smears and HPV tests can catch issues early—long before they become cancer. Learn why these simple screenings matter and how to make the experience more comfortable.

HPV is the most common STI. It’s also one that can go unnoticed, as it often doesn’t show symptoms. Though the immune system often clears the virus on its own, certain strains of HPV can cause genital ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.