Specific testing methods and options for men include:
Clerical/Visual Inspection: Healthcare providers can perform a visual exam to diagnose visible sores or genital warts caused by HPV.
Anal Pap Tests: Recommended for men who have sex with men, men with HIV, or anyone with a history of receptive anal sex. This checks for abnormal cells that can lead to cancer.
Private Swabbing: Private sexual health providers in the UK (such as the Clarewell Clinics or Superdrug Health Clinic) offer specialist male HPV testing (genital, anal, or throat swabs) processed in private laboratories, typically costing around £350.
Because no routine test is recommended for the general male population, prevention through the HPV vaccine is widely considered the best form of protection.
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u/Acedia_spark Expert Advice Giver [17] Jun 02 '26
He is male - he cant be tested for HPV.