This treatment cannot be done during pregnancy. Warts often go away on their own. Or warts may recur even after treatment. HPV infection should be watched closely in women, even if no symptoms appear. The reason is that HPV may cause cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is the second most common reproductive cancer in women.
A Pap test can detect a cervical problem before it is actually cancer. Once cancer has developed, it is much harder to treat and may be fatal. A Pap smear is suggested for all women who are sexually active or by age 18. It should be repeated every one to three years based upon individual risk. Women exposed to HPV may require more frequent testing as recommended by their healthcare provider.