I tested positive for HPV and it detects 12 high-risk types...

[Lezz]

I was told that the high-risks types are connected with the possible presence of Cervical Cancer. I have a appt to check the cells in the near future. In addition, i have tested negative for chlamydia and gonocaccus.
In the meantime,
Can i transmit this "virus" to my girlfriend and if so, how?
I don't know exactly how to tell her about this S.T.D. considering that I've only been with one guy and it was a very long time ago.
I'm very concerned.
Your consideration in this matter is highly appreciated.
Thank you

[kimiefreakedoutforsure]

I went for my pap 2 weeks ago and was just told last week that I tested positive for HPV and my pap was slightly abnormal (atypical-no dysplasia).  This totally freaked me out and I just cried because I immediately thought the C word-I truly thought I would pass out.  How could this be-I have not many partners at all and I have been married for 6 years-I just did not understand it.  After talking to friends and family-I find out alot of the ladies-have experienced this and funnily enough that put me at ease.  I did research and that has helped me to understand a little better about this.  My doctor said that my results were atypical(I hope I understood her correct because I was so nervous) she said there is no dysplasia and my chances of having cancer is less than 1% but just to be on the safe side she would like to do a colposcopy which I am scheduled for on the 7/18/07.  I wish I did not have to test further-but of course I know, I know it is for my own good.  I truly hate being a women because we have so many issues and quite honestly - though I am not as nervous as I was I can't stop thinking that I have this HPV and I will have to do more paps than I would have ever wanted to.   I truly hope all turns out well and I wish everyone good health and good news too.

[mayflowers]

I also have high risk HPV. I found out through an abnormal pap.  Right now the dr is just "watching" me because there's a good chance it will regress.  It does that in abt 90% of the cases.  It a very common virus spread through sexual contact. The low risk HPV is more common than high risk HPV.  Either HPV can be passed from man-woman, man-man, woman-woman, doesn't really matter.  It's  very easy thing to catch.  You could have been exposed 10 or 20 years ago and it's just been dormant.  Many womean in their 50's, in monogamous marriages will suddenly have an abnormal pap.  They think their husband has been unfaithful but most likely they got it back in college when they were in their 20's.  Most women by the time they reach 30 have been exposed to HPV.

If you have had 3 partners, consider yourself exposed.  And condoms aren't 100% effective in preventing transmission because the virus can be on an area that is not covered by the condom. HPV itself isn't enough to cause cancer, other factors have to be present.  A few are smoking, poor diet, live births, other STD's.  Basically anything that lowers you immune system in conjunction with high risk HPV may lead to abnormal cell changes or cancer. It can take 5 - 10 years to develop cancer which is why it's important to see your dr regularly in case there are abnormal cells.  They can treat the abnormal cells pretty easily.  

Most of the time, people do not even know they have HPV.  It only causes problems in a small percentage of the people with it.

After being petrified when I first found out to reading everything I could plus signing up for a bunch of websites, I've realized that this isn't something to be too concerned about.  STILL - see your doctor on a regular basis and take care of your body.  

From what I have read, take extra folic acid, a good vitamin, if you smoke try stopping.  I hope this helps.

[gracefromHHP]

You can contract hpv from both genders - not just men.  Your current partner should go see her gyn too and get tested for hpv to see if it's a concern or not.  Have either you ever had the hpv vaccine at all yet?  

grace