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Condyloma
Hi, I had condyloma about 2 years ago. I'm still concerned whether the outbreak could happen again or not, and if so, how? Like anything can trigger the germs? And will I still be able to have any sexual activity without spreading the virus to my partner? How can I prevent that? (FYI: I didn't even know how I could get that because my ex wore condom every time we had sexual activity)
Thanks in advance for the answer =)
Thanks in advance for the answer =)
Thank you SO MUCH!! That's very helpful!! I'm so relieved because yes, I HAD it 2 years ago. I really appreciate your time to answer my questions =)
I would like to add that your ex obviously had ever have sex with someone else other than you within 1 year before his last sexual session with you. He could get that virus from that someone else then he passed the virus to you.
As for your current case, I assume you haven't had sex anymore lately and the last time you see a genital wart was 2 years ago? That means you should be no longer contagious
As for your current case, I assume you haven't had sex anymore lately and the last time you see a genital wart was 2 years ago? That means you should be no longer contagious
Hi, as someone who ever paid here to ask the doctors myself and as someone who have been to 5 different STD clinics and dermatologists and as someone who have been reading tons about HPV here, in cancer.org, CDC.gov, wikipedia, and other trusted sources, I would try my best to answer..
"Hi, I had condyloma about 2 years ago. I'm still concerned whether the outbreak could happen again or not, and if so, how?"
First of all, considering you HAD condyloma 2 years ago, I would assume it has been more than 6 months since your last genital wart outbreak? I assume it's been even 2 years? Then 99% your antibody has been able to take care the virus by itself, just like 90% of people have taken care their HPV infection within 2 years time.
"Like anything can trigger the germs?"
It's not germ, just so you know, it's virus called HPV. There are, at very rare cases, that the same HPV infection might come back from its dormant state years later but it's very unlikely. If you ever have genital wart again in the future most likely it's a new infection
"And will I still be able to have any sexual activity without spreading the virus to my partner?"
Yes. As far as i know, people who never had any active genital wart in the past 6-8 months can safely have sex and their partner won't be able to get the virus. There are several theories here and there that say HPV can still be passed EVEN after your antibody has taken care the virus itself. However, these are individual claims so you can't really trust them.
and most trusted sources (like dr. hunter and dr. edward here) always say you can have sex and no longer be contagious after you have cleared your virus..
there were several questions in this forum itself and also in hpvforum . com regarding this issue and some members replied and said they have tried it by themselves (having sex after they cleared up their HPV infection) and their partners never had genital wart. Most likely you won't be contagious either and your partner can feel very safe.
"How can I prevent that?"
As mentioned before, you are most likely no longer contagious. However, if you want double reassurance, you can tell him/her regarding your situation and your partner can get HPV vaccine first before engaging in sexual activity with you. HPV vaccine must be injected before getting the virus itself, just so you know. It is not effective against existing virus in the body, only effective against upcoming infection. Means someone must take the vaccine first before risking himself into sexual activity.
However, this is just for double reassurance. You can have sex with him/her and let us know in 1-2 months time whether he/she ever had genital wart or not. Im sure it'll be OK.
"(FYI: I didn't even know how I could get that because my ex wore condom every time we had sexual activity) "
Condom is not very effective in preventing skin-to-skin genital STDs such as molluscum contagosium, syphilis, HPV (condyloma), and herpes. You have to remember this. It's effective but not 100% effective because condom would only protect about 80-90% of his penis, and it means it didn't protect the very little part of his penis base. If he had infection on that part, or a bit above that (in genital hair area), he surely would be able to infect you.
Keep in mind when I say "infection" doesnt mean he had invisible warts, he could have no wart at all but he hadn't pass the 2 years time for his antibody to take care of the virus. As for your case, since you haven't had any wart in such a long time, obviously you are clear.
"Hi, I had condyloma about 2 years ago. I'm still concerned whether the outbreak could happen again or not, and if so, how?"
First of all, considering you HAD condyloma 2 years ago, I would assume it has been more than 6 months since your last genital wart outbreak? I assume it's been even 2 years? Then 99% your antibody has been able to take care the virus by itself, just like 90% of people have taken care their HPV infection within 2 years time.
"Like anything can trigger the germs?"
It's not germ, just so you know, it's virus called HPV. There are, at very rare cases, that the same HPV infection might come back from its dormant state years later but it's very unlikely. If you ever have genital wart again in the future most likely it's a new infection
"And will I still be able to have any sexual activity without spreading the virus to my partner?"
Yes. As far as i know, people who never had any active genital wart in the past 6-8 months can safely have sex and their partner won't be able to get the virus. There are several theories here and there that say HPV can still be passed EVEN after your antibody has taken care the virus itself. However, these are individual claims so you can't really trust them.
and most trusted sources (like dr. hunter and dr. edward here) always say you can have sex and no longer be contagious after you have cleared your virus..
there were several questions in this forum itself and also in hpvforum . com regarding this issue and some members replied and said they have tried it by themselves (having sex after they cleared up their HPV infection) and their partners never had genital wart. Most likely you won't be contagious either and your partner can feel very safe.
"How can I prevent that?"
As mentioned before, you are most likely no longer contagious. However, if you want double reassurance, you can tell him/her regarding your situation and your partner can get HPV vaccine first before engaging in sexual activity with you. HPV vaccine must be injected before getting the virus itself, just so you know. It is not effective against existing virus in the body, only effective against upcoming infection. Means someone must take the vaccine first before risking himself into sexual activity.
However, this is just for double reassurance. You can have sex with him/her and let us know in 1-2 months time whether he/she ever had genital wart or not. Im sure it'll be OK.
"(FYI: I didn't even know how I could get that because my ex wore condom every time we had sexual activity) "
Condom is not very effective in preventing skin-to-skin genital STDs such as molluscum contagosium, syphilis, HPV (condyloma), and herpes. You have to remember this. It's effective but not 100% effective because condom would only protect about 80-90% of his penis, and it means it didn't protect the very little part of his penis base. If he had infection on that part, or a bit above that (in genital hair area), he surely would be able to infect you.
Keep in mind when I say "infection" doesnt mean he had invisible warts, he could have no wart at all but he hadn't pass the 2 years time for his antibody to take care of the virus. As for your case, since you haven't had any wart in such a long time, obviously you are clear.
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