This forum is great and a question

[MNBoston]

I have lived in fear of this disease for the past 8 years, since I was first diagnosed with genital warts. It seems like my body never quite fights off the infection, as I tend to be clear for awhile, but they always seem to come back. This also may be me not being aggressive enough with treatment. I had a second round of freezing (the first round killed 7/10) today and am hoping this gets rid of them for good. Is there anything else I can do to help my immune system make these things doormat? I asked my doctor and he said they will come and go throughout my life, however, this seems to be at odds with Dr. Handsfield's writings here.  Any advice?

I am divorced (not related to HPV) and back on the dating scene. I have looked into HPV dating sites, but they are empty and if 85% or more of people have this, then I am no longer scared of the general population. Anyway, due to my current situation should I disclose this to any new partners? I don't want to scare someone away, but also want to do the right thing (plus if a partner contracts it, then it would be odd explaining that I had it). I would plan on protected sex for intercourse, but probably not for giving and receiving oral.  

Thanks in advance for any and all advice.  

[alexdelong]

Hopefully this treatment will lead to wart free days in the future. For now though, it is important to notify potential partners of the risk. While most people will get at least one strain of HPV, most people do not get genital warts.Genital warts are harmless, but nobody wants them and they do interfere with your social life. Therefore, it is important that partners are made aware of the risk before sexual contact. Some people will be scared away, but many people who are informed or are willing to learn about HPV will be able to accept the risk, which is really quite minor.

Protection is not perfect for skin diseases, because not all skin is covered. Areas outside of the condom may be infected with HPV, even without showing warts.

If you achieve an extended period of time without warts, say 6 months, the need to inform partners is less pressing.

Best of luck.

[MNBoston]

Thanks for the info.  I will wait and see if it works this time.