Falling for someone with HPV. What should I do ?
348094
fisrt of all u have to see that he has an active wart or not if he has he can go to the dermatologist and then they can fizing that for him .....when there is no wart in his genitalia area the risk of transmited to u woill be decrease so much...of course HPV as a virus has no treatment completly and i dunno why u are so scared of that ...i know there is some type of HPV has related to servix cancer or methaplasy of it but they are not too much type (16,18,31,33,35 )and others are fine type....if he use condoms then the risk for transmited will be 0 and then no need to be worry even if u have un protected sex with him and he has no active wart the risk of transmited will be too low...then i advice u to both go to a dermatologist or even ur gynecologist and start ur relationship...ab vaccine u said cuz most of the virus change their version then maybe it wont be useful so much....
1089555
There are over 30 kinds of HPV. I have read even up to 100. Most kinds don't do anything or show any symptoms, that's why is it so easily spread from person to person. After all it is the number one STD. \n\nSince you both have the virus it doesn't matter if you have unprotected sex. It is a virus and will stay with you the rest of your life. It's not like you are going to reinfect each other or make it worse. There currently is no cure for HPV right now. \n\nYou need to be going to your OBGYN at least once a year though, because HPV can cause cervical cancer which kills 300,000 women a year! It can also cause genital warts, which although annoying, are treatable. Women usually don't find out they have HPV until they get an abnormal pap smear come back, or they develop genital warts. Both can be treated. Men usually find out they have it by developing genital warts, which can also be treated.\n\nI have had HPV for about 5 years now. I got cervical cancer about a year after I got it, and just six months ago I got genital warts. It can take a while to show any signs or symptoms.
580802
It is very possible, and almost guaranteed that your partner has it also. This virus is highly contagious and there isn't much you can do to protect yourself, even if you use condoms.  Most people with hpv will never know they are infected with the virus.  You can't get new strains, but your hpv can resurface at any time in your life.  If your partner also has hpv he may have trigured the virus and that could be the cause of your recent outbreak.  Other things can cause outbreaks like malnutrition, stress, etc. And remember that paps can always come out normal but this means nothing when it comes to hpv unfortunately.
874508
no sweetheart hpv can only be spread through sexual contact ooral sex go to www.hpv.com or www.tell-someone.com so you can get more information
937358
I'm not a doctor , but this issue has concerned me for many years.  My bestfriend found out she had HPV during her senior year of high school. that is 6 years ago now.  Nobody really knew about it back then.\n1) yes you can pass it back and forth. so, condoms are a must.  my friend was really good about it.  She kept dating the same guy that gave it to her for 4 years after she found out she had it. They never stopped using condoms even though he was treated for hpv also.  \nHowever, when they broke up she met her husband.  she told him that she had HPV and they didn't use condoms.  He never got it, and it never came back for her.\nYour system should clear it up after a few years and all the cell have been removed from your cervix. \njust make sure to go to your six month exams.  I have since had 2 other friends who got it.  Maybe their cases were less severe however, their doctors acted like it wasn't that big of a deal.\ngood luck.
468511
You are smart. Make sure he is tested for Hepatitis, not just HIV. I would request HSV and VDRL serologies also. These would rule out syphillis and herpes. Repeat these in 3 and 6 months after as well and use condoms.\n\nConsider his willingness to do the testing and allay your fears as a sign that he is committed to the relationship and respects you.
65654
Could be HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, or Molluscum Contagiosa.  I'd see a doctor to determine what they are.  Just because they showed up after having sex with current boyfriend doesn't necessarily mean he gave it to you.  It can lie dormant in your body for an undetermined amount of time, and you may have happened to have an outbreak at that time.
889120
If you don't have visible warts, then the chance of spreading the virus to someone else is very low.\n\nThere are loads of types of wart virus, and only 2 or 3 that are dangerous to women. Even then, it is thought that they only cause cancer if they are caught while the cervix is undergoing changes - most commonly during adolescence.\n\nYou're right to see a physician - they will confirm if it is warts you have (lots of blokes have nobbly bits on their willies which are glands, but they worry they are warts), and can treat. There are several treatment options, but should all be carried out by a physician - DO NOT try to treat them yourself with wart treatment from a pharmacy - this is one place you don't want to risk burning.\n\nOnce the warts are gone, and your partner definitely doesn't have warts either (they can be harder to spot in women, so it might be a good idea for her to be checked for them), then you should be fine to have sex.\n\nHand warts, can be spread to the genitals, so treat hand warts in both yourself and your partner as well.\n\nHope you get rid of them soon - and good on your for caring about your partner enough to ask this question.
1174257
They have all sorts of shapes and sizes. If you have a protruding lump anywhere on the skin of your penis,foreskin,testicles,anus or the immediate area then it could well be a wart. There could well be more than one and more could arrive. The virus can lie dormant for months or even years so telling your partner is not necessarily that difficult. They are also not a big problem: you just get them burnt off with a "cream" over time or frozen off in one go. They probably won't come back. But they won't go away on their own, so go to a genito-urinary clinic in a hospital, check yourself in and get looked at. If you have a female partner who you have unprotected sex with then you will need to tell her if it turns out to be warts, as they have been linked to cervical cancer. But again it shouldn't become a problem if you monitor the situation properly. Lumps on the penis are not necessarily warts, either. You could have harmless lumps which are nothing to do with std's.
789908
I would, yes.  You'd be surprised how many have it (or HPV, aka/genital warts).  We've probably already dated people who have it.  Many people don't even know they have it.  You could also use the dating services below to meet others with the same condition:\n\nwww.afterh.com\n\nwww.stdfriends.com\n\nwww.3shadespositive.com\n\nwww.PositiveSingles.com\n\nwww.H-Date.com\n\nwww.stdmatch.net\n\nand many others
729275
I dunno but I think I'd consider dropping him.  You don't want Hep. B, I assure you.  I'd rather have HIV.  Hep. B is a terminal disease and you need to avoid it at all costs.  So while he's still your "boyfriend", drop him.
342718
I'm so sorry to even have the knowledge to tell you this. I contracted HSV from a boyfriend of a year after he had unprotected sex with some slut in Atlanta and then crawled into my bed. Now I am in new relationship with a man I've known for nearly two years. I will have to tell him about herpes too. After herpes, everything in my life changed, but it wasn't the disease that hurts the most -it's the stigma, hurt, and the inability to trust someone else. After the first outbreak it's pretty much smooth sailing except all those old feelings are brought up with every new outbreak. Three years ago, I had a relationship with a man who admitted after we had dated and had sex for nine months that he had herpes. At first, I was okay with it until I realized that he lied to me. He lied by not saying anything. He made the decision that I wasn't a person enough to decide whether I wanted herpes in my life. Then I wondered, "What other decisions is he making for me?" That was scary. Then Mr. I'm Getting Kicks in Atlanta took my ability to choose. He decided that it would be easier to not tell me that there was another person in our bed than to tell me the truth. Someone has already taken your ability to choose, but you and I have no right to do that to someone else. You don't want to go into your new relationship and have someone feel that way about you. Approximately 1 in 4 people have genital herpes and really it's no big deal. The stigma is the thing that ruins people's lives. If it didn't exist than there might be better relationships. I will be telling my next partner within as soon as sex comes up. Tell him in a relaxed setting (clothes on) and really talk to him. Tell him before you've had any sexual contact. It's okay if he's weirded out by it. Tell him, "I know what it feels like not to be valued as person because someone did that to me. I care for you and I want there to be no secrets between us. I have herpes." Give him an envelope filled with reading material so that he can see for himself. Then quickly tell him what herpes means, i.e. a noncurable skin condition. Try to be as positive as possible, he is going to look for cues from you to understand how to feel. Personally, I won't be choosing another sex partner now before marriage. I know this makes this harder, but I consider this a huge warning to not trust "Goodtime Charlie" with a go-round with my body. It's worth more than that.
878613
HPV is often asymptomatic in men, although anal and penile cancer are associated with the same strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer in women.  It IS a sexually transmitted disease, though, and if you have HPV now, you can give it to your future girlfriend or wife.  \n\nHPV can be detected on males by using a mild acid solution (similar to vinegar,  please don't attempt this at home!)  the virus shows up as white spots that can then be burned off.\n\nHPV can remain dormant for years, so, while you may be negative now, you could become positive in the future.  \n\nBest prevention: abstenence.
649637
I am a genetic scientist ı am currently working in a diangnostic laboratory. We have a HPV test. Generally HPV can be seen in the cervics of Woman. However it is contagious virus so it can be seen in the man also. So most probably you have HPV or he had a sexual relationship with other woman.(sorry for this possibility)\nYou can ask additional questions to me via e-mail.
870759
I would go and get tested. I say yes there is a chance to still get it. Just because the person didn't have symptoms when you slept together dosen't mean they didn't have it. So please go and get tested. Good luck to you.
484545
Alot of people have that and dont know it - If you really care for that person than thats a different story -it would be wise not to have sexual intercourse when they have breakouts-as to not infect you -though I  think you can still get it - the warts can be removed by freezing them -Dermatologists can do this- a friend of mine had to go through with this and he said it was extemely painful but worth it though  they can still return - \nHonestly this disease is not that bad compared to Aids or other diseases - its just like if you get warts on your hands  except you can get them on your genitals - its just an extra thing you would have to live with and maintain - my friend is now married and he has 2 kids -his wife was very understanding to his condition -and luckly she has never gotten them -though she could have them and just never break out - Anyway - its a decision you have to really think about and make sure its not something will be fine with now but not later -its something you must be able to accept for the long haul and if the realtionship doesn't workout you would have to take in consideration that you may walk away from that relationship with HPV - but if you really feel like this person is special and may even be the one then no amount of pesky little warts should keep you from experiencing that type of love or relationship - like I said there are far more worse things out there -even Herpes is about the same risk as HPV - but keep in mind HPV and Herpes can be linked to causing some cervical cancers if not kept an eye on with yearly visits to the DR - hope this helps
123531
Let your friend know that like 75% of men carry HPV.... and it generally doesn't affect them, so they don't know they have it.... and don't get tested for it..... It's not something to be embarrassed about, but it is something to be careful about.... HPV leads to cervical dysplasia, which leads to cervical cancer, which can lead to major problems.... There's not much she can do about it now.... but she should have pap smears done every six months from now on just to make sure