Question
Does cervical screening affect fertility?
Answer
Cervical screening generally does not affect future fertility. If there is an unexplained pregnancy and HPV is positive, it is best to undergo a cervical screening to rule out precancerous cervical changes. Do not over worry, as this will not interfere with future conception. It is recommended to have a cervical screening under a doctor’s guidance, and to pay attention to sexual hygiene, while also focusing on antiviral treatment to resolve the HPV positive issue, turning the virus negative or stable. It is advisable to consider pregnancy after recovery.