Hpv after 6 years

[ijonah]

6 years ago I was diagnosed with low-risk type of hpv that caused a wart. Within a few weeks the wart was gone and I have since had no problems. I had an abnormal pap about a year later, but it tested negitive for hpv. And since, all of my paps have been regular and hpv negative.

I've always told potential partners about my hpv diagnosis, but after all of this time, I'm wondering whether or not it's even necessary. Do you have an opinion on this?

As much as I believe in full open and honesty in a relationship, it seems to cause a great deal of emotional stress. The stress seems much more hurtful than any consequence of the physical diagnosis.  I sometimes wonder if it is even worth telling at this point -- given that so much time has passed.

[ibizan]

i agree with u.....u have no reason to disclose the past at this point.....but to know ur partners history is so important...there are so many std's out there.the problem with this HPV is so much ambiguity with it and well this is known..that is unknown...that is a maybe......very frustrating/confusing for ppl.i'm with u on sex as part of a mutually xclusive relationship....and if a partner is unwilling to discuss this and doesn't want the information then they are a bad candidate for the relationship.I was celibate for 10 years,and my x told me he had been for 2.....i think he lied...he also told me he'd never used a condom in his life and i shoulda just not bothered any further.He had std testing but there is no test for high risk HPV in a male.One year later out of relationship i end up with HPV,paps,biopsies and a LEEP.I do not want to go thru this again......and have not bothered with relationships for 2 years now.Anyone who i would get involved with i would really take my time to get to know and we would have THE talk about std's and i would disclose my xperience and desire to not repeat it.If they handle it in a immature manner and i'm prepared for that .....i will not bother.I am 53,pickings for a woman my age are slim.Most guys my age want younger women and multiple partners.I don't go there and realize that if i ever find myself in an xclusive relationship again it will be one very mature fine person......a gem to be treasured in this day and age!

[ijonah]

i guess my thought is that a low-risk hpv is unlikely to effect someone's health at all. at this point there is a very low chance that i would even pass this along. the strongest effect of this std is the powerful negative emotion and stress associated with knowing, not any kind of health issue.

i'm not interested in casual sex, but i do enjoy sex in an exclusive relationship. it's extremely hurtful to be excited about a relationship with someone and have them treat you like a contagious disease over something like this, or downright reject you.  there are plenty of other people out there who don't have this issue.  and a majority of people have it? this issue is great cause of confusion, even when i bring it up and review many of the facts; it's hard for a partner to grasp this.  i'm all for being educated, but i think knowing about hpv has been a huge burden. i wish there was more publicity and public knowledge about how common this is.

the bottomline is, most people have been exposed to it and don't know it. but, for someone who considers themselves "clean" and has to think about dealing with something for the rest of their lives (although  harmless) - they freak out.

[ibizan]

2 me what is very important is finding out about any prospective partners history of std's.some ppl are fine with casual sex use condoms and don't ask...and in terms of a relationship i would want to know history..if the other balks or is uncomfortable its a warning sign that they do not care about their own health let alone mine and their not worth the time.