Why is it not recommended to check HPV casually? HPV (human papillomavirus) is a virus that causes cervical cancer and other diseases. With the deepening of knowledge about this virus, tests to detect HPV are becoming more and more popular. However, it is not a good idea to randomly check for HPV. This article will discuss from four aspects why it is not recommended to check HPV casually. 1. Misdiagnosis and overtreatment of HPV is common in young women, but most infections clear up on their own and do not require treatment. If a woman tests positive for HPV unnecessarily, she may be diagnosed as having cancer or pre-cancer