The following are some questions you may want to ask your physician:

• Should I receive the HPV vaccine?
• Should I be tested for an HPV infection?
• How often should I have Pap tests?
• Is cervical cancer a sexually transmitted disease?
• What is my diagnosis and what does it mean?
• What are my options for treatment?
• What are the side effects of this treatment, both in the short term and in the long term?
• Will this treatment affect my ability to become pregnant in the future? Should I consult a fertility expert before starting treatment?
• Should I stop having sex during treatment?
• What can I do to stay as healthy as possible during and after treatment?
• What follow-up tests will I need and how often will I need them?