HPV

[jbird777]

So i went to the GYN not too long ago, perhaps mid August. Results came back abnormal and i had a mild-risk of HPV i came out positive. I was in a state of SHOCK and could not believe it myself. I had encountered myself with THREE insidents of unprotected sex. Due to the state of stress and work and school and family i went into a state of depression. All is well now and i recently went back for a later test and it resulted POSITIVE again. I was yet again depressed. Ultimately i had a treatment to "freeze" the abnormal cells, i forgot the exact name of the treatment, but all i know is that the Doc wants to see me again in March, which will be exactly three months since the "freezing" treatment, and im ANXIOUS. I'm also currently dating someone and I got HIM to do a STD/HIV test in his hometown KNOWING that i had this virus. I FEEL GUILTY and STILL do, i HAVE NO IDEA how to tell him. Is there anyway ANYONE knows how to do so, in the MOST easiest way? I mean is HPV THAT bad? I know it's a virus, but due to the research i've done its quite common so i didn't feel AS WORRIED, but it DOES get to me. So if someone could give me some adviced I'D GREATLY appreciate it. (OH AND KEEP IN MIND I HAVE TOLD NOONE, so i would have to tell my family or at least i think so, for that matter)

THANK YOU
Sincerely,
Jbird777

[alexdelong]

You may have been misdiagnosed, it happens, but either you nor I qualified to make that call.

If you are concerned, I would recommend going to a clinic that specialized in STIs or a dermatologist. Their expertise will give weight to the diagnosis.

On a seperate note, that you have tested negative for other STIs and your partners have had normal PAPs doesn't mean you don't have GW.

[tony8989]

Hi i was just told that i had hpv but i dont beleive it i am a male a i was told i had a yeast infection then they told me it was genital psorisis so i looked up on it got hydrocortisone 1% which worked alot but didnt clear then i went again doc said it was warts i was in shock not really sexually active 2 partners both had papsmear and came out normal i went std chek all negative is it possible that this warts are misdiagnosed for another type of skeen disease because its all over the shaft of my penis little perfect lumps/ lesions that in red patches and have brown tops when erect they cannot be seen please help  i am very concerned i am not sexually active b/c i dont want to spread the virus but i would like to know if its possible for this warts to misdiagnosed

[alexdelong]

Common? That is understatement!

Nearly everybody who has had multiple sex partners has contracted one form of HPV or another. Fortunately, the VAST majority have no long term effects. So take a deep breath and relax, catching HPV is a normal part of having a sex life.

Problems can arrise when people, out of fear or laziness, do not get tested. In rare cases, certain strains of HPV can contribute to cervical cancer. If treated early, the odds greatly reduced. Going to the doctor was a responsible choice.

It is likely that you and your boyfriend share the virus. HPV usually does not affect men, but some strains (different from those associated with cervical cancer) can cause warts. It is important to be honest with your sexual partners, so telling your boyfriend would be a good idea, but unless he has warts, there is no test or treatment available for him. Of course, STD/HIV tests  are a good idea for all sexually active people.

Lastly, don't be afraid to discuss this with your family. If can be hard to talk about sex with parents, but in reality, they probably have guessed that you are sexually active, or at least accept that you will be at some point. There is no reason to be ashamed about having an STD and sometimes being able to talk about it helps you relax. This is important because HPV must be cleared by your immune system, which will work best if you are healthy and stress free.