What are the best treatment options for HPV ?
The virus itself, can never be treated; however, lesions and warts caused by HPV can be treated Some warts go away by themselves within a few months, but if warts are bothersome they can be frozen, burned or cut off Minor pap smear abnormalities are usually not treated as most will go away on their own The most common treatments for HPV cervical lesions are cryotherapy (freezing) or LEEP (excision of abnormal cells) Patients should discuss all treatment options with their provider before deciding on one treatment Dr. Marcia Beshara MD, FACOG Dr.
