Can I give HPV to a girl by having sex if i had warts as a child?
956477
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.
1012005
Yes, genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection, but you can have common viral warts anywhere on your body. You've just been unlucky enough to have one down there. Do you have warts on your hands? If so, you could have spread them while touching down there.\nThe doctor did NOT say it was a case of genital warts, he just said it was probably a wart. He didn't say it was sexually transmitted. It's most likely just a normal viral wart which happened to show up in an unfortunate area. You can have them frozen off or you can get a topical liquid which you paint onto them which gets rid of them, but you're probably best just to leave it until you're back home and you can talk to your own doctor about the best treatment.
124049
Do you mean HPV - Human Papilloma Virus?  If so, you can get it from skin-to-skin contact and a condom won't always protect you from it.  Some strains won't give you genital warts, but can show up on your cervix.  HPV can lie dormant in you for years.  That's why it's so important to get your yearly Pap test.  (HPV strains can cause cervical cancer.)  There is now an HPV test available for women over 30. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned.
1170173
everyone is right...genital warts are caused by HPV, which isn't curable.  however, go to a doctor and i'm sure they can provide some sort of treatment plan to help with outbreaks and intensity.
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
495743
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.
788327
Absolutely.  And it happens frequently.  Some STD's may be less symptomatic than others, but you can pass them on to your future partners as well.  HPV, the virus that causes warts and cervical cancer, is one of those that is easily passed through oral sex.  Another is herpes (HSV).
424865
Yes all strains of genital HPV are contagious in the absence of an outbreak. No, condoms are not effective unless you find one that covers you from your neck to your toes. Most people with a low risk HPV strain will never exhibit any lesions or warts. The high risk strains are the ones most likely to cause cervical cancer in women and are virtualy undetectable on men, but can be spread by men. They are detectable on women who get regular pap smears, and many strains can be overcome by your immune system with time.
650018
HPV is a virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer in women.  There are several different strains of the virus, and not all of them cause warts.  It is very difficult to diagnose in men.  In women it is often found during a routine pap smear.\n\nAbout 75% of sexually active young people (25-40) have HPV.\n\nYou can prevent HPV spreading by using condoms.\n\nWebmd has a lot of good information about the virus.
185663
Absolutely. Potatoes on warts. Cut a potato in half, rub the juice on the wart (and bury the potato but that is superstition). I swear on my life that I've seen it work.
262784
Genital warts are a virus, called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are over 230 different virus types that are considered HPV. \n\nYou need to see your doctor or gynecologist and have the test for HPV. Once a positive result is achieved, there are several ways to get rid of the warts. Keep in mind that the VIRUS itself never goes away, even if all of the warts are removed. An outbreak can happen at any time. Be sure and tell any sexual partners you may have in the future that you have warts, because they are contageous (obviously).\n\nUse of condoms during sex will prevent the spread of HPV. \n\nTypically, if the outbreak is small, the biopsy of the wart can remove it. If not, there is laser treatment. If that doesn't work, then your doctor can freeze them off.\n\nInbetween your test for HPV, biopsy, and a single given treatment, you will need to have a pap smear to determine the results. \n\nAfter you are wart-free for a full six months, your ob/gyn will go back to recommending a pap smear annually. \n\nGo to www.webmd.com for more information on what HPV is, how to test for it, and treatment options. Please visit your doctor, soon, though, because *some* of the HPV viruses (about 20, in fact) may lead to cervical cancer over time.
331475
I have 3 children and HPV.  They are fine.  Your doctor knows what to do.
226428
You cannot cure genital warts.  If you have them, you will always carry the virus.  This does not mean you will always have warts though - you simply have the virus in your blood.\n\nThere are tons of products on the internet that claim to cure everything.  The reason is because some people believe everything they see - and some people are very desperate for a cure - and others take advantage of that by selling things that do not work.\n\nYou can get tested free of charge at many Planned Parenthoods, or at Family Planning or STD clinics through your local or state department of health.  It's confidential and no one will ever find out - not even your parents.
1141353
Not really, unless the Herpes is active it is not contagious.  If all you have is warts and they are not spreading then you should be ok.  If the person you were having sex with has the warts there are several ways to get rid of them.  One way is to go to a physician and they will use TCA (trichloroacetic acid) to burn them off or they can give you a prescription to use at home (Aldara).
969189
Well, my husband had them (genital warts) and gave HPV to me so, eventually, I had to have a hysterectomy because I developed cervical cancer.  He had the warts frozen off by the doctor and wasn't bothered by them after that.  I've read that you cannot get rid of the virus and it will stay with you always. \nSince you're gay I don't see that you have a problem since you won't give it to your wife.  You could give the virus to someone else though, so why don't you wear a condom if you have sex?
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.
148702
Yes, actually. \nA large percentage of cervical cancers are caused by the HPV or genital warts virus, and that is sexually transmitted.\nThere is a test now that can be done with your regular PAP test.\n\nhttp://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cervicalcancer/a/hpvcervcancercn.htm