If you’re looking for a trusted and experienced gynecologist and women’s health specialist, look to Dr. William M. Jamieson M.D. Dr. Jamieson and his staff are dedicated to providing the best care in southwestern Ohio. From gynecological surgery procedures to infertility issues, Dr. William M. Jamieson is there to help. 

One of the most common things they discuss with patients is Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer. In recent years, doctors used to rely on the Pap test to determine who is at risk for cervical cancer. A Pap test looks for abnormal cells, but is not always reliable. Luckily, there’s now another test that is specific and much more accurate. Digene's HPV test uses advanced technology to detect HPV. If you are around 30 years old, it is highly recommended that you have this test. Remember, there are no warning signs or symptoms for HPV, so this test is the best way to know if you are at risk.

If you’re wondering how you might contract HPV in the first place, you’re not alone. The type of HPV that causes cervical cancer is usually spread through sex or skin-to-skin contact. HPV can lay latent in the cervical cells for long periods of time without being detected. Even so, most women fight off the virus before it causes any problems.

For more information about HPV, the HPV test, the vaccine, or any other women’s health issues, visit the office of Dr. William M. Jamieson M.D. at the Cincinnati or Mason location. Call the gynecologist’s office at (513) 241-7744 to make an appointment, or visit their website today.