Human papillomavirus genotyping as a reliable prognostic marker of recurrence after loop electrosurgical excision procedure for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2-3) especially in postmenopausal women

Abstract

Among postmenopausal women, persistent infection with the same HR-HPV genotype, especially HPV-18, should be considered a risk factor for developing recurrent CIN2-3. After LEEP, such women warrant special attention with intense follow-up.