First DNA Tests for HPV Approved

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There has been an FDA approved DNA test for HPV for at least two decades. This is not the "First" and certainly not the only test available.

Julie Jones of CA 1:39PM March 16, 2010

Men will soon be able to get tested for HPV. There are studies for HPV in men taking place in Tampa. As soon as the tests are approved by the FDA, men will be able to go to their doctor and get tested. It is also being proved that Gardasil (the HPV vaccine) is just as likely to prevent HPV in men, as it is in women.

Jeanette Abrahamsen of FL 11:29AM March 17, 2009

Go to your doctors today and ask for the FIRST approved DNA test create by Digne which has been out since 1998. Visit www.thehpvtest.com to understand your risks of cervical cancer.

Nora of NJ 11:19AM March 15, 2009

For most women they have no idea they have HPV. This is due to many factors, such as not getting your yearly pap smear. It can go untreated and unrecognized until it is too late. As for getting men tested first ~ that is a great idea, yet it will do no good if they are not willing to get tested.

TL of OK 1:01PM March 14, 2009

How about a test for men first that infect the women? Duh.

Clamidia Burns of CA 11:22PM March 13, 2009

What good does testing do if you already have it? It's not like you won't know you got it when you get it - it's pretty obvious and not much fun. Let's find a cure people.

Steve of MO 11:00PM March 13, 2009

HPV causes not only cervical cancer in women, but mouth cancer in men and women of all ages. Consumers should be able to go to a site like hpvdnatesting.com to learn about HPV, available tests, the benefits of testing, and how to request and arrange an HPV DNA test.

sally of CA 10:50PM March 13, 2009