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Can HPV cause infertility in females?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/30/2017

The human papillomavirus (HPV) alone should not have a huge impact on fertility. Although some studies have found that IVF patients who screened positive for HPV were less likely to have a baby, the reasons behind this affirmation are still unclear.

Some investigations have found that it is because an embryo might find it harder to implant in a woman whose immune system is unable to clear the virus. However, the vast majority are able to get pregnant without problems.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.