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HPV

by dolphinsgt613, Jun 12, 2008 07:54PM
Alright, here we go.  I've been sexually active with 4 women.  I'm currently dating a girl in which we've been having sex for about 5 months straight.  She had a recent pap about 1 or 2 months ago, she tested positive for ONLY HPV.  Her level of HPV is very low the doctor sais... I'm not sure what type of HPV it is though. She's been to the doctor for one shot of something to prevent her from getting cervical cancer, shes scheduled for another soon, and another after that about six months later.  There has been plenty occasions where we havent used protection, so the question for that comment would be... Is it true if I have something more than HPV, then she would have it as well.  She supposebly was a virgin before having intercourse with me.   My last sexual partner before her was maybe 4 months before having sex with my current girlfriend.  Just two days ago Ive noticing red dry skin on my penis.  It's all around, not too bad but its something ive never seen on my penis before.  I'm wondering...Is this HPV or another disease.

Another question... Can HPV turn into Herpes or anything else?  Thanks again for your help in advance. I hope i did leave anything out, if so, please ask me anything you'd like...
Member Comments (4)

by Dr_Aparna, Jun 13, 2008 03:03AM
To: dolphinsgt613
Hi,
HPV infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans.About 30-40 HPV types are typically transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital region. Some sexually transmitted HPVs may cause genital warts. However, other HPV types which may infect the genitals do not cause any noticeable signs of infection.
Once cells are invaded by HPV, a latency (quiet) period of months to years may occur. The latency period means the HPV virus is in an incubation period. Having sex with a partner whose HPV infection is in the incubation period still leaves one vulnerable to becoming infected. HPV virus can last from 3 months to 2 years without visible changes, making it difficult for an infectee to establish the source of infection.
Although it is possible to test for HPV DNA in men, there are no FDA-approved tests for general screening, since the testing is inconclusive and considered medically unnecessary.
Genital warts are the only visible sign of HPV in men, and can be identified with a visual check of the genital area. Warts are outgrowths of skin.
You may need to get the penis checked by a dermatologist.It could be an inflammation or fungal infection.
HPV cannot turn into herpes.Herpes produces blister-like lesions.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPV








by dolphinsgt613, Jun 14, 2008 10:58AM
Thanks for the reply, I'd like to say something else...

The outbreak Im having is a redish area on my penis, about 3-4 cenimeters long, its right before it gets to the head of my penis, there is nothing on my head just near it.  Its red, sometimes rough and almost looks like its peeling... there are also red dots noticible around the penis, not on the head. These dots are sometimes easily felt, and sometimes not.  Most of them look like there peeling. What could it be? I'll be getting checked during the week. I just wanted to have some insight for the time being, cuz I'm very curious. Thank again

by dolphinsgt613, Jun 15, 2008 09:02PM
ok, new update, I'm really trying to get someone's attention on this, so plz help someone... There like scabs now... I can peel them and Ive done so just a LITTLE, aftewward, it hurt when spaying hot water on it, I have no clue what this is and what is happening, someone reply plz

by dolphinsgt613, Jun 15, 2008 09:29PM
I see Dr's replying to other posts right now.. I'm just wondering why mine isnt being replied to, I can handle information and I can handle whatever wil be said, please just tell  me the problem.
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