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Oral squamous papilloma
I've been reding the boards and still having a bit confusion. I've been in a relationship for 10+ years. At a dental appt I had an oral squamous papilloma removed from my tongue last August. I had my pap in Feb and was found to be hpv positive (I asked them to check).
I don't know a lot about hpv, but is it possible to have it dormant for all this time or is my partner stepping out?
Also, I read that oral squamous Is not Very contagious... But what does that mean if my hpv is positive?
I don't know a lot about hpv, but is it possible to have it dormant for all this time or is my partner stepping out?
Also, I read that oral squamous Is not Very contagious... But what does that mean if my hpv is positive?
Well you don't know they will break up. People have these sorts of issues all the time and we work through them. HPV is very common and there are cases where people have it dormant in their system for years without symtpoms then find it flaring up. Warts/low risk strains are much more likely from a new exposure than a high risk strain. Yes one single sexual exposure can lead to the spead of HPV and often does.
Don't feel bad, almost all sexually active adults have or will have HPV, we all take our chances.
Don't feel bad, almost all sexually active adults have or will have HPV, we all take our chances.
I contacted nurse for another reason and we ended up discussing this issue. It turns out that I have the high risk (I KNOW SHE TOLD ME LOW B4) but normal pap. I'm in a dilemma . He's been in a long term relationship w/his gf (they were on a break) . Is it highly contagious so that he can catch from me for one encounter? and pass on to her? Is it a given that they'll both catch automatically? If yes, I'm guessing it will come up at her next pap screening (they test for hpv high risk) and it'll cause a breakup. I'm feeling horrible
Thank you 4 help
Thank you 4 help
I wish your doc has given you more info, they don't and we end up on the internet trying to figure all this out!
I am honestly not sure the answers. I have been told that when symptoms pass you wait 3 to 6 months and can assume you are no longer contagious. In most cases symptoms are passed within 24 months.
As far as what type of HPV you have, if you were told it is low risk then I would assume that you do have a low risk type. Plus most visible HPV-related lesions are associated with low risk types of the virus that aren't usually an issue with cancer. Even the high risk types rarely progress to cancer.
Oral cancers related to high risk HPV (technically these HPV cancers are "head and neck" rather than oral diseases) are uncommon, and in fact are a small subset of head and neck cancers that are rare themselves. Most HPV head and neck cancers actually affect the tonsils.
There is no way to know what # of the strain (s) you have. 6 and 11 are lower risk strains for oral issues, 16 has higher risk.
I am honestly not sure the answers. I have been told that when symptoms pass you wait 3 to 6 months and can assume you are no longer contagious. In most cases symptoms are passed within 24 months.
As far as what type of HPV you have, if you were told it is low risk then I would assume that you do have a low risk type. Plus most visible HPV-related lesions are associated with low risk types of the virus that aren't usually an issue with cancer. Even the high risk types rarely progress to cancer.
Oral cancers related to high risk HPV (technically these HPV cancers are "head and neck" rather than oral diseases) are uncommon, and in fact are a small subset of head and neck cancers that are rare themselves. Most HPV head and neck cancers actually affect the tonsils.
There is no way to know what # of the strain (s) you have. 6 and 11 are lower risk strains for oral issues, 16 has higher risk.
It was cut and removed and then they performed a biopsy. At that time I was told it was a
Oral Squamous papilloma . That was summer of last year. Am I still contagious? I thought I read somewhere that typically you are not after 6 months.. This was the reason for my question above. (I tested positive forLow risk hpv, could this be the same strain transf'd from oral to vaginal or a different one)
Oral Squamous papilloma . That was summer of last year. Am I still contagious? I thought I read somewhere that typically you are not after 6 months.. This was the reason for my question above. (I tested positive forLow risk hpv, could this be the same strain transf'd from oral to vaginal or a different one)
I don't know the answers to these questions. My docs office only tests for HPV high and low strains but couldn't tell me which I had, just which I could have. Like that helps! They didn't seem to think it was important to know. I do know if you have a biopsy of a wart they can type it but then docs are so reluctant to do a wart biopsy. My guess is that because serious risks (cancer) are so low they don't think there is a need to know. I know there are some types that have high changes to become something later but if you look at how many cases there are vs how many people have these types then the numbers are so low there is no reason to overly worry. If I were you, having had an oral issue I would keep a close eye on it and call your doc who treated and ask them if they did any type of biopsy. Do you know if they did, how did they remove it?
The main points are: HPV is very common, serious risks are low, catching cell changes early is important and there are many treatment options. Try not to worry just be proactive with your own health and always have yearly exams.
The main points are: HPV is very common, serious risks are low, catching cell changes early is important and there are many treatment options. Try not to worry just be proactive with your own health and always have yearly exams.
Do you know if the tests are site specific? Meaning I know I had the oral squamous and now I have the positive hpv for low risk. Can it be the same strain in both places?
Also do you know the stats on transmission of 6 or 11 (or where I find it). Also, one last question.. Do they routinely screen for 6 or 11 on a pap or the DNA test?
Also do you know the stats on transmission of 6 or 11 (or where I find it). Also, one last question.. Do they routinely screen for 6 or 11 on a pap or the DNA test?
It is very hard to know who and when we get HPV so blame isn't a good thing to have.
Yes HPV can be dormant for years and things like low immune systems issues and stress can cause flare ups.
Low risk strains cause warts and a new case of warts has a higher chance of being from a new exposure. I can't say your partner cheated, you do know you felt there was a risk. It's good you went for testing, take care to protect yourself. You also know you had the thing with the x bf. Try to not eat yourself up with guilt, just figure out what you want and move forward to heal yourself and your relationship if that is what you want. I don't know a lot about oral issues because they are so rare and usually found in people with other serious illness, heavy smokers/drinkers or babies born to moms with HPV. If you smoke try to quit now and limit drinking. Be sure to get your yearly paps and all dental exams on time.
Yes your x bf def would be at risk with just one exposure. Are you sure with the timing this is not where your HPV came from? Usually symptoms show up 3 to 6 months post exposure. Your x might not have been exposed via you and if he did he may never have symptoms. You will have to decide if you want to inform him. HPV is very common and I know it is hard to share that news with someone. Just remember he might be exposing other women if he doesn't know.
Because the immune system plays a big part in healing from HPV and stress weakens the immune system try to take a deep breath and work on destressing.
Yes HPV can be dormant for years and things like low immune systems issues and stress can cause flare ups.
Low risk strains cause warts and a new case of warts has a higher chance of being from a new exposure. I can't say your partner cheated, you do know you felt there was a risk. It's good you went for testing, take care to protect yourself. You also know you had the thing with the x bf. Try to not eat yourself up with guilt, just figure out what you want and move forward to heal yourself and your relationship if that is what you want. I don't know a lot about oral issues because they are so rare and usually found in people with other serious illness, heavy smokers/drinkers or babies born to moms with HPV. If you smoke try to quit now and limit drinking. Be sure to get your yearly paps and all dental exams on time.
Yes your x bf def would be at risk with just one exposure. Are you sure with the timing this is not where your HPV came from? Usually symptoms show up 3 to 6 months post exposure. Your x might not have been exposed via you and if he did he may never have symptoms. You will have to decide if you want to inform him. HPV is very common and I know it is hard to share that news with someone. Just remember he might be exposing other women if he doesn't know.
Because the immune system plays a big part in healing from HPV and stress weakens the immune system try to take a deep breath and work on destressing.
I was worried that he may have been with someone else, so I had my gyno test me. They said I tested positive, but it was for the low risk. (if I didn't Ask to be tested, I'm wondering -- would it be found?) Can I have the same strain in both areas?
I have had a really rough 2 years, so I wasn't sure if stress Could've caused something dormant to flare up (meaning I had it all along). I really don't want to accuse him if I may have had it all along.
There is a PS-- I had an encounter with an exboyfriend, before I got the news. (I know it was stupid & I'm filled with regrets..this is the only encounter I've had /will have) . What is the likelihood that you can pass this on in one encounter (me to him).
I have had a really rough 2 years, so I wasn't sure if stress Could've caused something dormant to flare up (meaning I had it all along). I really don't want to accuse him if I may have had it all along.
There is a PS-- I had an encounter with an exboyfriend, before I got the news. (I know it was stupid & I'm filled with regrets..this is the only encounter I've had /will have) . What is the likelihood that you can pass this on in one encounter (me to him).
Honestly it is not fully known how HPV works so there is no way to know if you have had HPV domant or if your partner has been with someone else.
The HPV that causes abnormal cells are high risk strains. This is what your pap showed. Oral issues are rare, infact any serious health issues due to HPV are rare. I am interested to find out more about your experience. Low risk strains cause warts. There are almost 40 gential strains of HPV and it is very common for sexually active adults to have them. Many never have symptoms, there are not tests for men.
The HPV that causes abnormal cells are high risk strains. This is what your pap showed. Oral issues are rare, infact any serious health issues due to HPV are rare. I am interested to find out more about your experience. Low risk strains cause warts. There are almost 40 gential strains of HPV and it is very common for sexually active adults to have them. Many never have symptoms, there are not tests for men.
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