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Genital Warts
What is the incubation period of genital warts? Are their any precursors or indicators of infection?
What is the first outbreak typically like?
When would a person first become infectious?
What is the first outbreak typically like?
When would a person first become infectious?
I have read that genital warts go away on their own after approximately 2 years.
Is this true?
Is this true?
I don't know of the minimum incubation period, I've heard low predictions of a few days (don't quote me on that my source isn't great) but they can take months to years to show.
Indicators include initial itching, reddening or soarness (not necessary but may occur) followed by the formation of tiny bubble like clusters, or flat shiny, slightly raised bumps.
You're infectious as soon as the HPV virus enters the skin cells and begins to replicate. Most infected people don't know they are infected so it's hard to pin point just when they became infected or are infectous.
Usually the body fights off the infection, but you can still spread it before you fight it off. If you have symptoms (ie warts) you should have them removed to minimize your capasity to spread them. Warts may not be fought off and can spread without medical attention.
HPV, the virus causing warts, can cause cervical canser in females so if warts are present, get medical attention.
Indicators include initial itching, reddening or soarness (not necessary but may occur) followed by the formation of tiny bubble like clusters, or flat shiny, slightly raised bumps.
You're infectious as soon as the HPV virus enters the skin cells and begins to replicate. Most infected people don't know they are infected so it's hard to pin point just when they became infected or are infectous.
Usually the body fights off the infection, but you can still spread it before you fight it off. If you have symptoms (ie warts) you should have them removed to minimize your capasity to spread them. Warts may not be fought off and can spread without medical attention.
HPV, the virus causing warts, can cause cervical canser in females so if warts are present, get medical attention.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi there -
Most HPV infections are without symptoms, so you may never get symptoms of it. If you do, you will see warts on your genitals.
There is no test for men and HPV.
Yes, it will go away on its own.
Vance asked you earlier today to keep everything in one thread. That means ask all your questions by adding new questions to an already existing thread of yours. Its easier for us to keep up with that way, and we don't have to search to see what your risk and history are.
You had protected sex, so its unlikely that you will get HPV from this. Condoms reduce the risk by about 70%.
Most HPV infections are without symptoms, so you may never get symptoms of it. If you do, you will see warts on your genitals.
There is no test for men and HPV.
Yes, it will go away on its own.
Vance asked you earlier today to keep everything in one thread. That means ask all your questions by adding new questions to an already existing thread of yours. Its easier for us to keep up with that way, and we don't have to search to see what your risk and history are.
You had protected sex, so its unlikely that you will get HPV from this. Condoms reduce the risk by about 70%.
Thank you.
I did not see any warts on my partner, but i don't know if there were some hidden inside her. If this person had warts, I am assuming that I would display the same symptoms since it's the same strain?
I have had anxiety attacks and alot of trouble sleeping since this encounter. I've never experienced anything like this and I don't know how to handle it. I am extremely concerned regarding additional contamination.
I did not see any warts on my partner, but i don't know if there were some hidden inside her. If this person had warts, I am assuming that I would display the same symptoms since it's the same strain?
I have had anxiety attacks and alot of trouble sleeping since this encounter. I've never experienced anything like this and I don't know how to handle it. I am extremely concerned regarding additional contamination.
COMMUNITY LEADER
You had protected sex, right?
Really, there is little to worry about here. I'm more concerned about your disproportionate reaction to this than your risk for stds. It sounds like you need to talk to your doctor about anxiety.
You might get similar symptoms, but it works differently in every person. I could have genital warts, have unprotected sex with you, and for whatever reason, you might not get warts.
HPV is very common, and if you weren't exposed by this person, you have probably been by someone else. 80% will have it in their lifetimes. Dr. Handsfield in our expert forums says its a virtual certainty that people will get it. No one wants it, but there's just not a big reason to freak out about it either.
Aj
Really, there is little to worry about here. I'm more concerned about your disproportionate reaction to this than your risk for stds. It sounds like you need to talk to your doctor about anxiety.
You might get similar symptoms, but it works differently in every person. I could have genital warts, have unprotected sex with you, and for whatever reason, you might not get warts.
HPV is very common, and if you weren't exposed by this person, you have probably been by someone else. 80% will have it in their lifetimes. Dr. Handsfield in our expert forums says its a virtual certainty that people will get it. No one wants it, but there's just not a big reason to freak out about it either.
Aj
I just want to say thanks again for all the advice, patience, and understanding that you guys have provided. I have only had 2 long-term partners before this, and I really don't know how I would be handling this without your input.
With your help, I have managed to keep myself on a more even-keel over the last few days, but I still get carried away from time to time. I will definitely take your advice and bring anxiety up with my doctor when I go for my follow-up.
My main reason for concern is that I found a towel with a small amount of blood on it after we were done. I am assuming she used this towel to wipe her genitals.
As I mentioned, I have been treated for Gonorrhea as of today. Is this a possible / probably reason for the blood after sex? Is this an additional cause for concern?
With your help, I have managed to keep myself on a more even-keel over the last few days, but I still get carried away from time to time. I will definitely take your advice and bring anxiety up with my doctor when I go for my follow-up.
My main reason for concern is that I found a towel with a small amount of blood on it after we were done. I am assuming she used this towel to wipe her genitals.
As I mentioned, I have been treated for Gonorrhea as of today. Is this a possible / probably reason for the blood after sex? Is this an additional cause for concern?
COMMUNITY LEADER
Maybe she cut her legs shaving? I think its a big leap to think its from her genitals.
What after sex blood? Do you mean you saw blood on her after sex? On you? Or do you mean just on the towel?
What after sex blood? Do you mean you saw blood on her after sex? On you? Or do you mean just on the towel?
Sorry for the confusion.
I mean that I found the towel in my bathroom shortly after she left.
The blood was only on the towel.
I am assuming that it came from her genitals based on the shape / amount of the blood stain and the fact that she was not visibly bleeding.
I mean that I found the towel in my bathroom shortly after she left.
The blood was only on the towel.
I am assuming that it came from her genitals based on the shape / amount of the blood stain and the fact that she was not visibly bleeding.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Oh so she used your towel after, got blood on it and left?
She could have post-sex bleeding with gonorrhea.
AJ
She could have post-sex bleeding with gonorrhea.
AJ
Correct.
Thank you again for all of the information. I will follow-up with you guys after my tests and/or if I get anymore symptoms.
Thank you again for all of the information. I will follow-up with you guys after my tests and/or if I get anymore symptoms.
Another question -
Before being tested this morning, there was zero - unnoticeable discomfort while urinating - only smell.
The doctor had to swab test me due to lack of discharge. I understand that the tip of my urethra will experience some discomfort due to the swab.
Since I was treated w/ a shot & antibiotics today, any idea how long it will take for this discomfort / burning to pass? Also, there is now a constant discomfort in (what I assume is) my bladder.
Before being tested this morning, there was zero - unnoticeable discomfort while urinating - only smell.
The doctor had to swab test me due to lack of discharge. I understand that the tip of my urethra will experience some discomfort due to the swab.
Since I was treated w/ a shot & antibiotics today, any idea how long it will take for this discomfort / burning to pass? Also, there is now a constant discomfort in (what I assume is) my bladder.
Is the initial incubation time of genital herpes affected if I already have cold sores?
What is the typical initial incubation time?
What is the typical initial incubation time?
COMMUNITY LEADER
Yes, if you already have hsv1, you might not get a noticeable outbreak, but you had protected sex right?
Your chances of getting herpes 2 from a one time protected encounter are very very slim. If she had herpes 2, and you were in a long term relationship, and all you did was avoid sex during an outbreak, your chances of getting it would be 4% a YEAR. You do the math to figure out how unlikely it is to get it from her if she had no sores.
Really, you are overly freaking here.
Aj
Your chances of getting herpes 2 from a one time protected encounter are very very slim. If she had herpes 2, and you were in a long term relationship, and all you did was avoid sex during an outbreak, your chances of getting it would be 4% a YEAR. You do the math to figure out how unlikely it is to get it from her if she had no sores.
Really, you are overly freaking here.
Aj
Earlier today, I spoke with my doctor (we are on a military base, and eat in the same facility).
After chatting for a while, he told me that he did not think I contracted Gonorrhea from my partner's mouth, but from her vagina.
The reason he thinks this is because I was heavily, deep-kissing my partner, and if she had oral Gonorrhea, I should have contracted it during that time. He believes at some point during our encounter, that her fluids may / must have come into contact with the head of my penis.
Please elaborate on his idea that if my partner had oral Gonorrhea, that I should have oral infections by now.
After chatting for a while, he told me that he did not think I contracted Gonorrhea from my partner's mouth, but from her vagina.
The reason he thinks this is because I was heavily, deep-kissing my partner, and if she had oral Gonorrhea, I should have contracted it during that time. He believes at some point during our encounter, that her fluids may / must have come into contact with the head of my penis.
Please elaborate on his idea that if my partner had oral Gonorrhea, that I should have oral infections by now.
COMMUNITY LEADER
She could have had it orally and tramsitted it to you via oral sex. Gonorrhea isn't transmitted by kissing.
Aj
Aj
I'm not aware of this being a symptom of an STD, but since it just happened, I thought I would ask.
My nipples used to be very pink (my entire life, up to at least 2 weeks ago). I just noticed that they are now dark brown.
Any ideas what would cause this and if the affects are permanent?
My nipples used to be very pink (my entire life, up to at least 2 weeks ago). I just noticed that they are now dark brown.
Any ideas what would cause this and if the affects are permanent?
COMMUNITY LEADER
You are studying your body way too hard. This is not a symptom of anything I know of, certainly not of an std.
Aj
Aj
I am now 7 days post-exposure and have developed a fever along with itching (no visible rash) on my arms and thighs.
I am extremely tired. Last night I slept 12 hours and today, I found myself trying to nod-off after being awake for only 8-9 hours.
I have developed nausea, lost my appetite, and am forcing myself to eat so I don't alarm friends and family.
What could this be?
I am extremely tired. Last night I slept 12 hours and today, I found myself trying to nod-off after being awake for only 8-9 hours.
I have developed nausea, lost my appetite, and am forcing myself to eat so I don't alarm friends and family.
What could this be?
COMMUNITY LEADER
It could all be anxiety. Seriously.
Check this out - http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Mental%20Health/What-are-the-symptoms-of-anxiety/show/124?cid=60
Aj
Check this out - http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Mental%20Health/What-are-the-symptoms-of-anxiety/show/124?cid=60
Aj
How long after treatment should the symptoms of Gonorrhea disappear?
I no longer notice the discharge in my underwear in the morning, the smell seems to have faded, and I rarely have any discomfort while urinating (very minor and brief, if any). However, I feel relatively constant, mild discomfort around my bladder and occasionally in my testicles.
I no longer notice the discharge in my underwear in the morning, the smell seems to have faded, and I rarely have any discomfort while urinating (very minor and brief, if any). However, I feel relatively constant, mild discomfort around my bladder and occasionally in my testicles.
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