is it most likely that my boyfriend has genital warts if i have genital warts too?
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Genital Warts (or condyloma) is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus may cause wart-like bumps to form on the penis, in and around the vagina, on the cervix (opening to the womb), around the anus (butt), and rarely on the mouth. The virus is passed between people during anal, vaginal, and sometimes oral sex. These are NOT the same warts commonly found on hands and feet.How are genital warts spread? \n\nMany people carry the wart virus on their penis, in and around the vagina, or in and around the anus/rectum. Only a small number of these people develop warts that can be seen. It is passed with skin to skin contact during anal or vaginal sex. The wart virus is very common in adults who are sexually active. \nHow do I know if I have warts? \n\nNot everyone with the genital wart virus will have signs of disease. You may have painless wart-like growths on or in your sex organs or around your anus (butt). The warts may vary in size and be bumpy or flat. Sometimes special tests are needed to detect the wart virus. \nAre genital warts serious? \n\nThey can be. For most people warts are only a bother, and are treated if you wish. If a woman has warts on the cervix (opening to the womb), they can be a problem. It is rare, but sometimes having warts can cause a woman to have a pap smear that is not normal, (including changes that may lead to cancer). For this reason, women with warts on the cervix should have a pap smear test (part of a pelvic exam) every six months to one year. Men and women who have warts on or inside the anus should have an exam every year. \nWhat can I do if I have genital warts? \n\nBe sure you see a clinician (licensed medical provider). \nKeep all your return treatment appointments. \nYour sex partner(s) should also be seen and treated. \nIf you may be pregnant, tell your clinician. \nIf you have sex, it is always a good idea to use a condom to avoid getting STDs. \nHowever, condom use is not a 100% protection from the wart virus. \nHow are genital warts treated? \n\nA clinician puts a cold liquid chemical on the warts to remove them. \nYou may need to come back more than once to finish the wart treatment. \nYou may need longer treatment if you have HIV. The warts may increase in size and number more quickly. Tell your clinician if you are HIV positive. \nWill the warts come back? \n\nWarts may return, even after treatment, this is because the virus stays in your skin once you are infected. You can pass the virus to your sex partners during vaginal or anal sex, even when you don't have warts you can see. \nHow can I avoid getting genital warts? \n\nCheck yourself often for signs of actual warts; these can be treated. But remember: we treat the wart, not the virus, which stays in the skin. \nUse condoms (rubbers) every time you have sex. Condoms reduce your risk for getting warts, but they won't guarantee protection. Condoms also help to prevent other STDS. \nRisk Factors for Cervical Cancer \n\nEarly onset of sexual intercourse \nMultiple sex partners (3+ lifetime) \nMale partners with multiple partners \nSexual partners of men whose previous sex partners developed cervical cancer \nCigarette smoking \nHistory of HPV infection
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Herpes and warts are two different viruses.  They have nothing to do with each other & one does not cause the other.\n\nYou would get oral warts from coming in contact with someone who also had oral warts.\n\nGenital warts can be transmitted to the mouth, but it's extremely rare.  \n\nIt's normal for your circumvallate papillae to be noticeable.  It's unlikely that genital warts would infect the tongue - and that far back.
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This could be as simple as not washing properly. They could be small penile warts that can occur due to sweat and bacteria normally on the underside of the penis.\n\nconsult your doctor and he will sort you without embarrassment.
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No, any sort of sexual contact with the warts will do it, even sharing a bath towel, though that would be unusual.  \nThis site has lots of great information.  Remember, knowledge is power!
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Yes it's true that a guy can have HPV and not know it.  Of the many strains of HPV only some produce warts.   It he has a strain that is not wart producing he may not know it.  There is not a blood test for him to know or not.  If you have HPV many doctors will recommend your b/f or husband see a urologist.  The urologist will put a solution on his genitals and use a special light to see if their are any changes in the skin that the naked eye can't see.  Their is new information daily regarding HPV, but some studies suggest that @ 70% of sexually active people have been exposed to HPV.  These odds aren't good, even if they are not totally accurate.  The best way to protect you if you're sexually active is use a condom all the time, and this isn't 100%.  The only way to prevent is abstinence.
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I was going to say "by being very, very naughty", but there's a reason they're called "genital" warts.  But be aware that herpes and other types of STD's can be transmitted from the genitals to other parts of the body.
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Could well be herpes. If you have performed fellatio on your partner then it is possible you have contracted it that way. Go see the doctor, and if it was because of your partner, get them to wash well and get treatment.
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The virus responsible for genital warts is called human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus can cause warts on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, and around the anus.\n\nHPV infection around the genitals is common, although most people have no symptoms. Even if you do NOT have symptoms, however, you must be treated to avoid complications and spreading the condition to others.\n\nThere are more than 70 different types of HPV. Several types are associated with genital warts. Other types are associated with common or flat warts elsewhere on the skin.\n\nHPV grows well in the moist genital area. Warts on the outer genitals are easily recognized. They are raised, flesh-colored lesions that may occur singly or in clusters. Left untreated, warts may rapidly enlarge, taking on a "cauliflower-like" appearance.\n\nIn women, HPV can invade the vagina and cervix. These warts are flat and not easily visible without special procedures. Because HPV can lead to cancerous and precancerous changes in the cervix, it is important that this condition be diagnosed and treated. Regular pap smears are necessary to detect HPV or other abnormal changes related to this virus. Having both HPV and herpes virus together puts you at particular risk for cervical cancer.\n\nThe following factors put you at higher risk for getting genital warts and other complications of HPV:\n\nMultiple sexual partners \nNot knowing if someone you had sex with had STDs \nEarly age when you start to be sexually active \nTobacco and alcohol use \nStress and other viral infections (such as HIV or herpes) at the same time \nIf a child has genital warts, you should suspect sexual abuse as a possible cause.Prevention  Total abstinence is the only fullproof way of avoiding genital warts and other STDs. You can also avoid STDs by having a monogamous sexual relationship with a partner known to be disease-free.\n\nSkin near the warts and around the genitals, anus, and other areas can pass the virus from one person to the next. Therefore, male and female condoms cannot fully protect you.\n\nNonetheless, condoms should still be used. They reduce your chances of getting or spreading STDs.\n\nThese precautions must be taken at all times. HPV can be passed from person to person even when there are no visible warts or other symptoms.
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NO, not at all. Genital warts is caused by the Human Pappiloma Virus. Some people carry this virus and never develop warts, because there are so many strains of it. However, some strains cause cervical cancer in women. Herpes causes sores that can be painful. There are daily treatments for herpes, but I'm not sure if there are for the warts. But there is no cure for either, so that may be why people get them confused.
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Yes, genital warts are highly contagious and will spread even if you are not having an active outbreak.  Your partner should be evaluated and treated as well.
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I know it's really scary, but in a way you're lucky that they're visible. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is unfortunately more common than people think, mainly because for some there are no visible symptoms. So you may have gotten it from someone who is not even aware that they have it.\n\nRead the facts in the link below--make an appt with a gynocologist or clinic as soon as you can. They will take off the warts at that same visit and check to see if there are any internal growths that can be taken care of immediately. More importantly, you can start monitoring it with every pap smear since some strains have been linked to cervical cancer.\n\nIn the future, always practice safe sex to protect your partner from HPV and yourself from any other STDs.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm
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genital warts usually are pasted from partner to partner during an outbreak.I would use protection though because your partner can be vulnerable to an out brake and not have signs aware to the human eye.Avoid unproductive sex when sick because the immune system is not strong enough and you can very much allow you to become infected.Once you have been exposed the virus stays in your system and you become a carrier.
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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....
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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
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Genital warts are very contagious and are spread during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner. They are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or (rarely) oral sex with someone who is infected. Rarely, genital warts also can develop in your mouth or throat if you have oral sex with an infected person.
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Same thing as genital warts.
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All warts are viral. You can get warts on your genitals or any other part of your body from contact transmission, but it doesn't have to be sexual contact.