newly diagnosed

Like most people, I never though in a million years that I would be diagnosed with HPV. This is all still sinking in because I just found out yesterday. I had no idea because I have never had warts or any sypmtoms. But I am more worried about transmitting the virus to someone else. I have read repeatedly all the same information on HPV from numerous different websites and they haven't gave me all the information that I'm looking for. But a main concern for me is can I transmit the virus to someone else by drinking after them or them after me? I know that sounds like a ridiculous question but there are children in my house that drink after me. and I know I'm probably just freaking out, but this is all new to me and I don't know hardly anything about it I go back to the doctor in a few weeks to have more tests ran because abnormal spots were found on my cervix, which makes me worry even more because I know it can cause cervical cancer. Any advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated! I want to learn all I can. God bless!

[alexdelong]

You can't transmit HPV through sharing glasses, or any other indirect way.

[roses711]

youhave high risk hpv whic can slightly raise your already small chances of certain cancers...the majority of cases w/ hpv never have medical issues and the virus clears/supprsses itself on its own. You should be taking a multi w/ folic acid (at least 800mg per day)  eat healthy (lots of leafy greens/veggies), no smoking/drinking(if you're w/ someone who smokes they need to use condoms),avoid receiving oral when you know that you have an active infection, drink lots of green tea..studies are finding it to boost the immune system and slow down tumor growth in cancer patients.) Stop using tampons (found that it can cause small tears in the beginning and end of cycle when you're drier/less lubricated).

[Sue909]

Hi Roses711. I also posted this question in another thread. HPV is a very confusing subject. My boyfriend told me that he had genital warts 4 years ago...but that he received treatment and is now 100% clear of HPV. We have had unprotected sex and I have not seen any symptoms on myself. He said that I had nothing to worry about.

This article in the Washington Post also says that HPV is not a big deal and that it will "run it's course":
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/23/AR2009122303149.html

I'm not sure what "run it's course" means. Does this mean that he can't give HPV to me at this point?

Sue

[roses711]

If his system has "clared"/suppressed the virus then you should be ok..but be aware that there is always a chance for them to resurface...you can NEVR be 100% clear of HPV you'll always have it..but  by strengthening your immune system you can help your body by staying healthy...kudos to your boyfriend for being honest about his past even though he doesn't have current symptoms

[smina35]

hi rose,

thank you , that helped . c my main concern is that . he doesnt get it in any way . coz as i stated earlier that we have been very careful abt this . only last week i dont knw wht happened and this incidenet occured. how long does it stay dormant in the system . ive been checking in various websites stating that it stays dormant for like decades . and they say if no sysmptoms arise in 6 months then it means its been cleared by the body . and when they talk abt skin to skin contact , is it for those ppl who have low risk hpv or high risk hpv also . plz clarify . thnkx.

[roses711]

the "clearing"/suppression is used for both low and high risk strains