Need for a comprehensive approach to female infertility associated with the human papillomavirus

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female infertility; human papillomavirus

Abstract

A letter to the editor is presented to explain the need to incorporate a comprehensive approach to female infertility associated with the human papillomavirus, offering essential pathophysiological elements that would result in the best quality of care for these couples.

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Aracely Fleites León, Mariana Grajales Coello University Gynecological and Obstetrical Hospital, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

First-Degree Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Heidy Isabel González Aguiar, Mariana Grajales Coello University Gynecological and Obstetrical Hospital, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

First-Degree Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mario Gutierrez Machado, Mariana Grajales Coello University Gynecological and Obstetrical Hospital, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Second-Degree Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Assistant Professor and Associate Researcher.

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2026-03-15

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Fleites León A, González Aguiar HI, Gutierrez Machado M. Need for a comprehensive approach to female infertility associated with the human papillomavirus. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 15 [cited 2026 Mar. 18];20:e2401. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/2401

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Vol. 20 (2026): PUBLICACIÓN CONTINUA

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Letters to the Editor

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