is there any way of detecting when my girlfriend was diagnosed with HPV? Is it worth it to try and find out?
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As others have said, you won't likely ever know when she got it.\n\nThe best thing you can do is be supportive.\n\nIts estimated that 50% of people have this now, and up to 80% of women will have this at some point in their lives.\n\nAnd by the way - the blame game only has losers.  No one ever wins.
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this lady is not looking to know what the virus is\nyou people that go on a website and paste shit are stupid.\nnow anyway i have had my hpv for about 5 yrs now. and my warts were small also and i went threw the acid treatments i know what u are feeling and believe me i am so thankful they are all gone. i quit smoking also but i started back up again and they still went away. they said there is a vacine not to get it but so far nothing for us people that have it. maybe one day we will get lucky enough i think they are more worried about the aids and cancer though. it does seem a bit more important. the cream is expensive but it is worth it in the long run. u can do ur own treatments at home and alot less painful then that acid. go to the store and get some imune system builders and build ur imune system up thats ur best bet eat a healthy diet exercise. i was shaving the one time and i had one down there and i cut it off with the razor omg did that hurt... to make ur treatments less painful. do not shave down there until the virus is sleeping. and don't wash ur skin down there 4 hrs before u go to the doctor. take some pain medacation about a hour before ur doctors visit. until your body can fight it off to sleep mode then u don't really got much of a choice but to follow them simple steps and get the cream its so much better then having to drive to the doc and not be able to sit on the way home. good luck and keep me posted as to how u are comming along and if what i told u works.....
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hey there, im in med school... i just learned about this.... i took this quote from a website that i just stumbled upon....\n\n"Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own."\n\nSo, unless you get some serious effects from this, nothing to worry about.  but, just to be on the safe side, get a regular PAP test because bumps and worts can be an early warning sign for cervical cancer.
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yes, you sure can.  but you will have to monitor your genitals for the rest of your life.  otherwise than that you are fine.  just make sure to use protection and when you do get married let the person know ahead of time to reduce any complications in the future.  dont worry.  you wont die.  though i must tell you, there is a higher rate of cancer amongst people with hpv, however, just like i said, if you read up on the symptoms to look for in case of outbreaks then you will live a healthy normal life.
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For women they do a pap and take some samples.  This does not test for all std's tho- for some you will have to get a little blood drawn.  REMEMBER:  HPV does NOT show up on tests unless you have the type on your cervix or you have visual signs!!  You can be tested and still have an std!  So always be careful.  Most people with hpv will never know they have it.
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HPV is hard to test for in men, unless they have the actual warts, which are generally painless. People can be carriers and never show any signs. Pap smears can show whether or not women have it, so it's important to have them regularly. If your boyfriend has the warts on his penis, there is a prescription cream called aldera that can get rid of them. If you have HPV, you will probably have to get cryotherapy, freezing of the cervix, and your gyno can probably do it right in the office. HPV is not the end of the world, 1 in 3 people have it, it is the most common STD. Over time, your body will become immune to the virus and purge itself. Warts do not go away by themselves, you do have to treat them. I hope I helped you, IM me if you need more info.
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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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I have HPV and I have had cervical cancer. They say that HPV can cause cervical cancer (but so do other things - like extended use of birth control pills). HPV is NOT curable. It is a virus and will stay with you the rest of your life. People usually go through life not realizing that they have it because there really are no symptoms. 75% - 80% of the WORLD has HPV. That's why it is spread so easily from person to person. As for cervical cancer...I've be treated for mine, and so far it hasn't come back. Make sure you are getting your annual pap smears done, and if yours comes back abnormal you should be going every 4 months, or more (if your doctor wants). Cervical cancer can be treated, but you need to catch it before it gets really bad. Good luck!
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This really depends on the STD.  Herpes, which causes sores, is totally different than HPV, which causes warts.\n\nIt is entirely possible to be in a relationship with someone who has either one of these and not get it.\n\nIf someone has either infection genitally, there is no danger from kissing or hugging.\n\nYou should really check out www.ashastd.org for more info on both of these, and find out specifically what your partner has.  Both are managable, and HPV should clear fomr the body in about 2 years.
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Sounds to me like he has HPV. (Genital Warts)  U need to make him go get tested. Condoms do not protect u against HPV and there are certain types that increase the risk of cervical cancer in women. Also, most people who have HPV do not show any symptoms, so it's possible u already have it. Go see ur gynocologist and ask for a HPV test. If u have it, u should have a pap smear every 3-4 months to check for abnormal cell growth. If u do, dont get hysterical over it, HPV will usually go away on it's own within a year or two as long as u are no longer having sex with an infected partner, and in most cases it doesnt turn into cancer. But better to know for sure and keep up with regular checks just in case.
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I have (or had..not sure if it actually ever goes away) HPV and gave vaginal birth to both of my children. I never got warts or anything from it though. Just some bad cells on my cervix. And the last stats I can remember hearing about HPV is that somewhere around 85% of women have it.
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A history of HPV infection is believed to be a prerequisite for the development of cervical cancer; according to the American Cancer Society, women with no history of the virus do not develop this type of cancer. However, most HPV infections do not progress to cervical cancer. Because the process of transforming normal cervical cells into cancerous ones is slow, cancer occurs in people who have been infected with HPV for a long time, usually over a decade (Greenblatt, 2005; Sinal and Woods, 2005).\n\nHigh-risk HPV types 16 and 18 are together responsible for over 70% of cervical cancer cases (Baseman and Koutsky, 2005; Cohen, 2005). Type 16 causes 41 to 54% of cervical cancers (Noel et al., 2001; Baseman and Koutsky, 2005) and is also the usual cause of VIN (Edwards et al., 2005) and oropharyngeal cancers (Bolt et al., 2005).\n\nIf a woman has cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or abnormal (possibly precancerous) cervical cells, a Pap smear can detect them. It is particularly important for women who have abnormal cervical cells to undergo colposcopy so that precancerous and cancerous lesions can be detected and treated early. \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://www.wikipedia.com \nThe condition of mild dysplasia or an ascus pap smear result will usually indicte the presence of the high risk strains of HPV genital wart viruses. When diagnosed with this condition it is recommended to have Pap smears and colposcopy every 4-6 months. Treatment is seldom recommended, because the progress to advanced stages usually takes several years and can easily be detected. The disease is linked to the sexually transmitted Human papilloma virus, which causes abnormal cells development. The condition of mild dysplasia or an ascus pap smear result will usually indicte the presence of the high risk strains of HPV genital wart viruses.
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I don't know about the staph infection, but please know that just because you have HPV does not mean you will get cervical cancer.  In fact, it's estimated that by the age of 50, 75-80% of sexually active adults will have had some form of genital HPV...it's just that most of them never know they have it because a) it never manifests itself in "visible" symptoms, like warts or cervical dysplasia, and b) their immune systems suppress it before any changes occur. As the commercial says, most women will fight this off on their own.  Keep your immune system healthy by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that are high in Vitamins A, C, and folic acid.  Get enough sleep every night and exercise regularly.   You can still have sex, but use a condom until you are with a committed life partner, not only to prevent your partner from getting it, but to protect you from getting another strain, as there are many out there.  Make sure you get a Pap smear yearly so that the doctor can check to make sure there have been no abnormal cell changes.  And please, don't try to beat yourself up emotionally over this.  This is an extremely common virus (almost as common as the common cold!).  Take care of yourself.
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Not all warts can be detected with a pap so get a blood test too.  If you have an STD get a blood test anyways, you should clear yourself for HIV.
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A pap smear CAN determine if you have HPV. Some strains of HPV are cancer causing, but certainly not all of them. Either way your pap smear will determine if you have the disease. If you want to test for clymidia and gonnorhea then request that test when you go to get your pap smear. All that involvese is getting a sample from your vagina with a cotton swab. A blood test is required for syphillis and HIV, normally you have to go to another lab to get blood drawn. There is no test for herpes, if you get an outbreak then you know you have them. If you don't have insurance then you can get tested at Planned Parenthood or, if you are a college student, at your college's medical center. Doctors recommended getting tested at least once a year, possibly more depending on the number of partners you have. :)
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Cervical cancer is caused by HPV, but so far as I am aware there still isn't a link between sexually transmitted infections and other cancers. \n\nWithout knowing how agressive your sister's cancer is, it's impossible to say how long she's had it - but it seems likely that she's had it since before she got married, if it is so advanced that they can't do anything surgically to treat it. \n\nMy sympathies.
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Yes..I was diagnosed yesterday and I'm devastated. 2004 pap was normal, skipped 2005 (like a fool). last month I had another one and it came back with positive hpv high risk. Was sent to a OB/GYN who did a biopsy and it came back positive for Cervical Cancer...Next step, monday going for a cone biopsy to see if it's still contained in the cervix. Hopefully it is and I'll be cure with a simple hysterectomy. If not contained will be sent to another doctor...