can u safely have sex using a condom with someone who has HPV?
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As with any longterm viral STD like Herpies you always run a chance at infection even when no symptoms are apparent.  While the main mechanism of HPV is unclear, what is true about HPV in general is that it is a virus that spreads by skin to skin contact (just like any kind of wart).  So in theory if you don't see any warts on the external genitalia there is no wart that can contact your skin to transmit the disease.  Know that these warts are not only on the vagina but in the vagina as well so just because you can't see it on the inside doesn't mean you can have sex without a condom.  \nIf the wart if on the outside of the vagina, on the perianal region or on the outskirts of the Labia Majora (outer labia or area of vagina) you may have skin to skin contact despite having a condom on. Remember this is skin to skin contact.  \nSome variants of HPV only present on women some only on the cervix (types 16,18,33) these are associated with cervical cancer.  \nIf you are a woman with HPV you need routine pap smears.  \nGood News for women is that there is a vaccine soon on the market that will eliminate cervical Cancer from HPV. See link below for details.\nMy opinion is, iIf your partner has an outbreak he or she should have it treated.  If it is in remission, you can precede but at your own risk and with extreme caution.  Remember that the alternatives to intercourse aren't that bad if they can get the job done.\nI suggest consulting with your physician for accurate medical information.
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Both sexes can contract and transmit the disease. It is interesting to note that there are MANY strains of the virus, only some of which are transmitted sexually, and only a few of which cause further health problems. It is also VERY COMMON. It is estimated that 4 out of 5 sexually active people have contracted at least one strain of the disease at one point or other. \n\nYour sister needs to know what the risks are for the strain that she has contracted. Some only cause visible warts. Others can cause cervical cancer or other cancers. The warts can be removed, but there is no cure for the virus. Many strains of the virus (both the dangerous strains and the benign ones)have no symptoms and can go unnoticed. \n\nIt is by FAR the most common STD, and 99% of the cases of cervical cancer are caused by it. If your sister has one of the strains that can cause cancer, she will have to get regular pap smears in order to protect herself from the dangers of cancer. \n\nIf you would like more information, see the link, and also do a search for "HPV" in the Yahoo search engine.
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yes u can, but only if u have sex with someone who is infected, u're more than lickly to get stds or something. u should always use protection so u don't get infectied
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It depends.\nYou can't ignore the risks of getting infected too even if you wear protection, cause accidents happens.\n\nBut if you wear condoms the right way and your girlfriend is getting proper medical treatment (in the case she already needs it) I think it's possible to date her.\n\nFor more info talk to your physician and visit this website: http://www.thebody.com/whatis/mixed_status.html
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PEOPLE DO IT ALL THE TIME. HPV nowadays is unavoidable because it can be passed even with use of a condom. There isn't even a test for males. If you go to the gyno regularly (at least 2xs) a year, and use condoms, then I really wouldn't worry. HPV can and will develop into cervical cancer for women who leave their bodies untreated for too long. Most cases of HPV go away on their own. The cells can be removed, if they don't go away, but thats not too much fun. Biopsies are invasive.  Make sure that when you get your pap done that you demand with your pap an HPV test. All too often doctors are giving the old test that does not always pick up the HPV cells. FYI the strain of HPV that causes  genital warts is not the kinds that leads to cervical cancer.
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Sure, use protection (condom).
287163
Although infection and the possibility of cervical cancer that is associated with HPV can often times damage the reproductive organs, HPV itself does not prevent one from having a child.
452610
What is BV??  Do you mean HPV??  You should really discuss this with your doctor and should always be using protection anyway;)
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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
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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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It is possible to contract HPV from sexual contact with a person who has HPV even if it does not include intercourse. Transmission of the virus can occur through genital skin to genital skin contact, and rarely through oral sex.
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Heads up for ya all. HSV and HPV can be asymptomatic, meaning that the person shows no physical signs i.e. blisters,scabs,rough bumps and irritation. They can be a cirrier if the virus. \nCondoms as we all know are not 100% either. \nBefore becoming sexually active with someone go and get a STD screening done together. Remember that HSV and HPV are seperate tests. Hsv=blood test and HPV=pap smear for woman, there is no real way to test for HPV on men unless there are visible warts on the penis,testes,buttocks or inner theighs.
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The HPV that causes warts on your hands and feet is different from the HPV that causes genital warts. So, no, you won't give a girl genital warts. Unless, of course, you're infected with genital HPV. The problem is that there are no real symptoms in men, other than the actual genital warts. There are some strains of HPV that don't show any outward symptoms.\n\nAs far as condom use goes, condoms are great for preventing HIV and pregnancy, but they don't necessarily work for preventing HPV. Your best bet is to practice abstinence, but if you must have sex, use a condom. In fact, the CDC is recommending that you change condoms in between sexual acts - so maybe one condom for oral sex, then a new one for vaginal sex. Good luck to you.
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That points to one and only one conclusion: your man had sexual intercourse with a person who had HPV. \n\nHPV is SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED. \n\nIf you have HPV, that means you had sexual intercourse (or at the very least, exchange of bodily fluids) with someone who had HPV. \n\nThat someone who passed on the HPV to you had to have gotten it from someone else through sexual intercourse (or at the very least, exchange of bodily fluids).
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I think you have partially answered your own question.  Some are hesitant to teach about it because they feel it may diminish the message about using condoms.\n\nIt's also something that is fairly new to many of us...I'm 38, and didn't know about HPV until about the last year or so.  I think if you give it a few more years, it will become much more common knowledge.\n\nFYI, you could probably ask a similar question about Chlamydia...Do any of the teenagers you work with know what that is?  My guess is that not enough of them know about it, but it's waaaay too common.  Honestly, if you sit for a while in the Pregnancy & Parenting section on this site, you'll see how many people are just completely uneducated when it comes to sex, sexuality and sexual health.  It's kinda sad, really.
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You need to see a doctor.  Genital warts are caused by different strains of HPV (human papiloma virus).  A couple of the strains, when transmitted to women, can lead to cervical cancer.  I think the warts can be removed but you should not have unprotected sex with any woman until tests show that the infection has cleared.
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Depends on which STD she has. If it's chlamydia, gonnorhea, trichonomosis, or syphilis then she needs to get treated. These can be completely gotten rid of.\n\nHPV (genital warts) Depending on the strain, may go away on its own or may lurk inside her cells. The good news is that 75% of women have it but only 1% or so go on to develop cervical cancer and die. The bad news is that that's a lot of women... especially when you think that the number includes virgins and monogamous women of all ages. If this is what she has she can get vaccinated and you can use condoms... but that's no guarantee. You can still get the virus. It won't have much of an effect on you (besides an ugly wart that you'll get burned off) but then it will be lurking inside you, if it's the nasty strain your next girlfriend will be at risk for cervical cancer.\n\nHepatitis B: If she's chronically infected or a healthy carrier (tests positive for hepatitis B surface antigen) it will probably never be safe. On the other hand if she was infected, cleared the disease and only has antibodies against the virus, then you should be safe. I would recommend that you get vaccinated.\n\nHepatitis C: If she cleared the disease completely you're safe. If she's chronically ill, but doesn't have symptoms you're at a low risk from sex. (About a 1% chance each year you're with her) But don't share needles with her or I'll be seeing you in the liver transplant clinic in 20 years.\n\nHerpes: don't even waste your time testing. She can take acyclovir and hold down the outbreaks. But the virus is in there lurking and people periodically become infectious even without having a visible sore.\n\nHIV: Perhaps someone could be made non-infectious if you could get their virus count down to zero. But the virus is still in there lurking. (Notice the trend here?) condoms and tests every six months or year. but no guarantees.