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Does HPV go away eventually?
Hello,
I am a 23yr old fairly healthy female adult who was recently diagnosed with a strain of HPV, however, there are a few topics that have me very, very confused.
1. When my gyno told me that my condition looks like HPV, he said verbatim: This is not for life, the virus usually diminishes with a healthy immune system within a number of years. He said it is not like herpes which recedes into the spine and then resurfaces forever. BUT I later called his assistant a day later with questions, and she told me the virus is 'for life' but the breakouts will diminish over time. This makes for a very confusing situation, considering I also find an equal amount of both pieces of info online etc.
2. I believe the strain of HPV that I have contracted is considered 'low-risk.' It surfaces below my vaginal opening as little, painless white headed bumps that literally fall off and disappear within 1-5 days. This has only surfaced twice in my lifetime in a 1yr time period, and I am in a monogamous, healthy relationship of 4 1/2 years. What types of warts show up one day and disappear the next? Why do I not need to have any treatments for them?
3. My third question is this: If for some miraculous reason my immune system DOES rid my body of the virus, my significant other has it also. Are we going to ping-pong it back and fourth to eachother, or will we somehow have some kind of 'immunity' to the specific strain we have?
Thank you so much for hearing me out. Getting these questions answered are a high priority for my state of well-being at the moment.
I am a 23yr old fairly healthy female adult who was recently diagnosed with a strain of HPV, however, there are a few topics that have me very, very confused.
1. When my gyno told me that my condition looks like HPV, he said verbatim: This is not for life, the virus usually diminishes with a healthy immune system within a number of years. He said it is not like herpes which recedes into the spine and then resurfaces forever. BUT I later called his assistant a day later with questions, and she told me the virus is 'for life' but the breakouts will diminish over time. This makes for a very confusing situation, considering I also find an equal amount of both pieces of info online etc.
2. I believe the strain of HPV that I have contracted is considered 'low-risk.' It surfaces below my vaginal opening as little, painless white headed bumps that literally fall off and disappear within 1-5 days. This has only surfaced twice in my lifetime in a 1yr time period, and I am in a monogamous, healthy relationship of 4 1/2 years. What types of warts show up one day and disappear the next? Why do I not need to have any treatments for them?
3. My third question is this: If for some miraculous reason my immune system DOES rid my body of the virus, my significant other has it also. Are we going to ping-pong it back and fourth to eachother, or will we somehow have some kind of 'immunity' to the specific strain we have?
Thank you so much for hearing me out. Getting these questions answered are a high priority for my state of well-being at the moment.
That is not true , HPV can be cleared by immune system and most of doctor believe in this. In general if it stay inactive for long time then when u get older it must get active. if that's the case then 80% of sexually active people will die bec of HPV related cancers at older age when immune system compromises. But that's not the case happening, it simply means Immune system will destroy virus.
Hello. I had HPV from my ex bf but we had only oral sex cz I am a virgin. we both had warts and got treated but I still have itchy sensation in the warts area. I can't make pap test cz am virgin and don't know how to deal with it. I read about it in so many sites and it's driving me crazy. it's so confusing and as for many people experiences it came back that means it will always stay in the body and might give it to any partner! Regarding pregnancy there are some who says you only give it to your child if you have warts but others say you might give it to him even if you don't. How can I know what it really is. It's really frustrating and stressing. I reached a point where I wanted to end my life cz I don't wanna live it just thinking and worrying about it.
Burning sensations do not come from HPV. Do get tested for all STDs anyway. Take the 8 panel or 10 panel test. Do not remain celibate for life if it is HPV. With so many people (8 out of 10 sexually active adults) having been exposed, it is silly to even think you should be celibate. Do get some therapy if your mental state is bad.
hello everyone,
how do I start this. I had been in a long term relationship for years and it ended last year Nov, during that sad period I had sex with a stranger, I used a condom at first but before that I have rubbed my penis on her vagina, in December I found a small mole which I fear is a wart on my testicles/shaft, in January I found 3 and that's when I started to research, I fear I might have HPV. I am a very healthy man and hardly do fall sick, ever since finding out about this, I have had weird burning sensation on my penis, I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me but I really would like to know if this are symptoms of HPV.
Please I do really need help because my ex is back into my life and I don't want to infect her or anyone else, I do prefer to stay celibate for life if this is HPV
how do I start this. I had been in a long term relationship for years and it ended last year Nov, during that sad period I had sex with a stranger, I used a condom at first but before that I have rubbed my penis on her vagina, in December I found a small mole which I fear is a wart on my testicles/shaft, in January I found 3 and that's when I started to research, I fear I might have HPV. I am a very healthy man and hardly do fall sick, ever since finding out about this, I have had weird burning sensation on my penis, I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me but I really would like to know if this are symptoms of HPV.
Please I do really need help because my ex is back into my life and I don't want to infect her or anyone else, I do prefer to stay celibate for life if this is HPV
I was diagnosed over 20 years ago along with poly cystic ovary syndrome and dysplasia which was removed with laser surgery. I have had maybe 4 or 5 outbreaks of hpv warts ever. The last was more then 8 years ago. And they were always external, lasted five days at most. They were like inflamed swollen pores and went away. I only had outbreaks after extended sexual activity (hours).
I have had 2 miscarriages and now have a healthy seven and two year old. I was tested for every std under the sun pre and post natal as were my kids and we are all negative. Whether the virus is dormant or gone, I don't know. Until recent years there's been very little study or solid information on hpv or pcos. I am not a medical professional, I just wanted to share my personal experience and maybe give someone else a little hope. This virus was annoying but did not take over my life in anyway. And I had a very unhealthy lifestyle until my children came along. Not that you should disregard having one, but it does not have to control your life. Good luck
I have had 2 miscarriages and now have a healthy seven and two year old. I was tested for every std under the sun pre and post natal as were my kids and we are all negative. Whether the virus is dormant or gone, I don't know. Until recent years there's been very little study or solid information on hpv or pcos. I am not a medical professional, I just wanted to share my personal experience and maybe give someone else a little hope. This virus was annoying but did not take over my life in anyway. And I had a very unhealthy lifestyle until my children came along. Not that you should disregard having one, but it does not have to control your life. Good luck
Don't be worried about cancer or giving it to anyone. Did you know that if cancer can come from cell phones, tap water, fatty foods, the air we breath?
If you meet a guy who has been sexually active, he probably has it too. Just don't date virgins. There are STD dating sites if you need to find someone who has it too. Just realize that there so many strains out there that it is impossible to find someone who has the same strain as you do. HPV is not the end of your sex life or your romance future. Please get therapy if you are depressed. We all felt this way. The depression eventually leaves you.
If you meet a guy who has been sexually active, he probably has it too. Just don't date virgins. There are STD dating sites if you need to find someone who has it too. Just realize that there so many strains out there that it is impossible to find someone who has the same strain as you do. HPV is not the end of your sex life or your romance future. Please get therapy if you are depressed. We all felt this way. The depression eventually leaves you.
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