Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with heathcare providers regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to human papillomavirus (HPV):

1. What is HPV?
   
   
2. How do I know if I have an HPV infection?
   
   
3. What sort of test will you perform to diagnose HPV?
   
   
4. What type of HPV do I have? How does it impact my risk of developing cancer?
   
   
5. Should I receive the HPV vaccine? Why or why not?
   
   
6. At what age is it appropriate to first receive the HPV vaccine?
   
   
7. What are my treatment options for HPV infection and genital warts?
   
   
8. How soon will I see improvement from the treatment?
   
   
9. How long should I abstain from sexual relations if I have genital warts?
   
   
10. What are the chances that I will develop another HPV infection?