telling new partner HPV

[whl888]

I am 40 and recently was diagnosed with HPV. Six months ago, my pap smear and colposcopy showed abnormalities.  Six months later, my pap showed no change and I am due for another colposcopy.  Last year, my nurse practitioner said it was not necessary to tell new partners about the HPV.  Since it has not yet cleared from my body, do you think I should tell new partners?  I have just met someone new and am stressed out over all this.  

[Amanda0922]

Since your colpo showed abnormalities and you have not mentioned genital warts, I am assuming you're dealing with a high risk strain? This type of strain can be problematic for women as there is a chance of cervical cancer. The risk of developing cervical cancer is greater in women 30 years and over. Because I'm assuming this new partner is about your age and any partner he may have in the future would most likely be over 30, it seems extremely risky not to inform him of your active infection. To be honest, those working in health care do not seem all that knowledgeable on the subject of hpv and I wouldn't trust too much the info you gain from such an individual. If it were me, I would inform the new partner of the active infection. Otherwise, I'd wait for the strain to become dormant before pursuing a sexual relationship with a new partner. Would I be right to assume your doctor is brushing off the fact that you have an active hpv infection? Hpv should not take so long to clear and this is something you should address. I know because I am only 24 and I had an active infection for 4 years! I recommend to everyone to read Janet Maccaro's 90 Day Immune System Makeover. You can make your body push the infection into dormancy.

[collegegirl247]

It depends on what strand you have. Most strands do not affect men. Also there is no test for HPV in men, and they display no symtoms. the only downside is they can easily become carriers and pass it on to other women without knowing, who WILL exhibit symptoms.