HPV Question

[justwanted]

As I have been reading up on this topic it seems like HPV is rather easy to get. I have noticed some marks on my shaft which doesn't look like bumps or warts, it is hard to describe. Looks like a small vertical pimples with pin size opening. My question is it possible to get / develop HPV warts on your penis during an encounter when it was covered (condom) during intercourse with no foreplay? Thank you

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

You cannot get warts in an area covered by a condom.  However, the penis often slides within the condom during sex--so it probably is possible to acquire infections in the region just beyond the condom rim.  Genital warts typically show up a 3-6 weeks after exposure, sometimes as long as a few months.

If you haven't done so, you might read the article on HPV/warts in the link STD Quick Facts and Articles on the STD Forum homepage.

Best wishes--  HHH, MD

[HHH,MD]

I meant to also say that the bumps you describe don't sound much like warts, but I cannot say more.  You'll need to see a health care provider.

HHH, MD

[justwanted]

Thank you for your reply. I will definately visit a health provider to find out. I noticed one before I ever had any type of sexual interactions so I am not sure. It's not quite bumps somewhat like verticle pierced openings, like I can stick a small needle in the bottom opening and it comes out the top. Anyways thank you again

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

If the 2 spots and the possible channel between them are on the underside of the penis and in the midline, you may have a congenitally patent median raphe duct.  That's a trivial congenital anomaly going back to the formation of the penis and urethra, several months before you were born.  Such a structure sometimes can get infected, but otherwise is harmless.

HHH, D