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While it is rare, HPV can lead to cervical cancer in some women. Learn about your treatment options if you have cervical cancer. Related Videos: Cervical Cancer: What is Human Papilloma Virus? (HPV) (Part 1 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Cervical Cancer: Screening for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) (Part 2 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Cervical Cancer: Preventing Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) (Part 3 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com True Life Story: Cervical Cancer | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Transcript: Treating HPV Since HPV is a virus, there is no cure, but there are ways to alleviate symptoms. In many cases, HPV clears up on its own. Otherwise, the first line of treatment for many people with small genital warts is with topical, or locally applied, medications. These agents typically come in gel or cream form. In addition, your doctor can remove small warts in one of several ways: Freezing, or cryosurgery Burning, or electrocautery Laser treatment. If you have large warts that have not responded to other treatment, you may need to have surgery to remove them. It’s important to remember that no one treatment is best, and warts can return, especially during the first three months after treatment. Antiviral drugs may be prescribed if treatments don’t stop the warts from coming back. If you are pregnant, genital warts can cause problems and may need to be removed for a safe delivery of the baby. Treating Cervical Cancer According to the National Cancer …