HPV Centre
Everything a woman should know about HPV.
A doctor-authored knowledge hub — in-depth articles on HPV subtypes, colposcopy, LEEP, clearance and rapid access from the UK.
Dr Berra Önsoy — HPV: What Every Woman Should Know
A short video from Dr Berra Önsoy on this topic will be published here. In the meantime, you can request a personal video consultation.
Basics
Is HPV serious? A gynaecologist's honest answer
Consultant gynaecologist Dr Berra Önsoy explains what an HPV diagnosis really means, which strains matter, and when you should worry.
HPV 16, 18 and the other high-risk strains explained
Consultant-authored guide to HPV subtypes: which are high-risk, why 16 and 18 matter most, and how to read your test result.
Is the HPV vaccine worth it after 30?
The evidence on the 9-valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) in women aged 27–45, including after a positive smear or LEEP.
HPV in men and partners: what UK women actually need to know
Straight answers on HPV testing in men, transmission risk, condoms, oral sex and long-term partners.
Diagnosis
HPV positive smear: what happens next?
A clear step-by-step guide to what an HPV positive smear means, what colposcopy involves, and what treatment (if any) you may need.
Abnormal smear grades: ASCUS, LSIL, HSIL, CIN 1–3 explained
Plain-English guide to smear and biopsy grades: ASCUS, LSIL, HSIL, CIN 1, CIN 2, CIN 3 — what each means and what happens next.
HPV and pregnancy: what it means for you and your baby
How HPV, abnormal smears and previous LEEP affect pregnancy, colposcopy in pregnancy, and mode of delivery.
Treatment
Colposcopy and LEEP: what to expect step by step
How colposcopy and LEEP (LLETZ) actually work, what recovery involves, and how they affect future fertility.
Can HPV be cleared? Immune, lifestyle and medical support
What actually helps the body clear persistent HPV: evidence on smoking, vaccination after infection, vaginal health, and immune support.
Genital warts: causes, treatment and recurrence
Genital warts are caused by HPV 6 and 11 — a full guide to topical, cryotherapy and excision options, plus how to reduce recurrence.
Access & Cost
HPV testing and treatment in Turkey for UK patients
How UK women access rapid HPV testing, colposcopy, LEEP and follow-up in Istanbul — costs, timing and what to bring from home.
When to see a private gynaecologist about HPV
The five situations where a private consultant HPV opinion — in the UK or Istanbul — is worth the cost, and the ones where NHS follow-up is enough.
Prefer to speak to a doctor directly?
A 30-minute video consultation with Dr Berra Önsoy — reviewing your smear, HPV subtype, any colposcopy notes and a clear next step.
Request a video consultation