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HPV (Genital Wart Strain)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVXip1Nwtc
This is a very alarming Video I saw on youtube that scared me about my condition. I was recently diagnosed with HPV through a visual examination of my genital area. Unfortunately I can only be informed about my condition by my doctor at the dermatology clinic I was diagnosed with the virus (who is a physicians assistant and not a certified dermatologist). The information I received from him suggested that most of the patients he treats have on going symptoms and require routine check ups. He also informed me that in his experience patients normally return. I mentioned to him that from my online research I had come across the statistic that 90% of people clear the virus or it will go into remission to a point that it can not be traced. He replied that this statistic was absurdly high. I am very confused and I will admit that what ever the response I receive from this post will only add to the bank of knowledge I have. The response to this post will not reduce my skepticism. I am relatively new to this because I was diagnosed today. I have been researching heavily, and I am actually interested in many things. I will post more questions in different threads. I will outline my questions below.
1. Is there a statistic that outlines the rate of successful remission in infected patients.
2. Is there a test that will inform the infected person what type of HPV he/she has
3. My dermatologist led me to believe that in his experience most people return within months, and return for treatment at that rate continuously. Is this statistic acceptable or is it not
4. How can I find a specialist that works exclusively with this type of disease so I can receive expert information.
5. Is there any website that can be recommended for information/treatment/lifestyle changes due to genital warts
6. When urinating how should one handle one's genitals to prevent auto inoculation (infecting one's self in different areas)
This is a very alarming Video I saw on youtube that scared me about my condition. I was recently diagnosed with HPV through a visual examination of my genital area. Unfortunately I can only be informed about my condition by my doctor at the dermatology clinic I was diagnosed with the virus (who is a physicians assistant and not a certified dermatologist). The information I received from him suggested that most of the patients he treats have on going symptoms and require routine check ups. He also informed me that in his experience patients normally return. I mentioned to him that from my online research I had come across the statistic that 90% of people clear the virus or it will go into remission to a point that it can not be traced. He replied that this statistic was absurdly high. I am very confused and I will admit that what ever the response I receive from this post will only add to the bank of knowledge I have. The response to this post will not reduce my skepticism. I am relatively new to this because I was diagnosed today. I have been researching heavily, and I am actually interested in many things. I will post more questions in different threads. I will outline my questions below.
1. Is there a statistic that outlines the rate of successful remission in infected patients.
2. Is there a test that will inform the infected person what type of HPV he/she has
3. My dermatologist led me to believe that in his experience most people return within months, and return for treatment at that rate continuously. Is this statistic acceptable or is it not
4. How can I find a specialist that works exclusively with this type of disease so I can receive expert information.
5. Is there any website that can be recommended for information/treatment/lifestyle changes due to genital warts
6. When urinating how should one handle one's genitals to prevent auto inoculation (infecting one's self in different areas)
It's not as easy as you may think to transmit. I got while on a break from my ex. We got back together and then I discovered the HPV. She was pissed but we stuck it out for a while. We never have ever used protection. I had one outbreak while we were together, one before and one afterwards. She has never gotten it and she's had two partners since and they don't have it either.
Well the problem is that I found out that I had HPV after me and her had sex. This is why when I found out it made it even more difficult. I have had sex 4 times in my life and my girlfriend is the fourth time. I guess since more people seem to be saying they clear symptoms and don't see them again after the symptoms cease I will be positive and hope for the best. I know that right now I have recently been treated and the treatment left some irritation that hasn't cleared yet. I am not really scared about the relationship, she was very understanding and trusted me in my confession concerning my sexual experiences. I went and had a complete STD exam for which results will be given to me soon. I understand that what you are saying is true but because HPV is so easy to transmit,I am afraid she already has it. I will continue to share my experience as I go along. I hope that I can continue to receive information. This thread alone is pretty representative of what research I have made. I know that this is something that will be specific to the person that contracts the virus so information may vary.
also you have to keep in mind HPV alone is unlikely to cause cervical cancer. Women who have high-risk HPV strain then got cervical cancer are those women whose antibody was extremely terrible or they might got the cancer from something else (foods for example).
If your girl antibody level is normal, most likely she doesnt need any treatment but still (for reassurance) pap smear test is needed
If your girl antibody level is normal, most likely she doesnt need any treatment but still (for reassurance) pap smear test is needed
@NewHPVCase: Letting someone know about your HPV infection is indeed gentleman. Most people don't tell others about their HPV infection though hence why it's easily spread. Regarding the amount of 90% of people clear the virus within 2 years, I do believe it's a bit too high myself. I have seen like 5-6 dermatologists and half of them said there's no time limit for HPV infection, it can be reactivated anytime even after 3-4 years. However, after forcing them to talk further, they believed most people NEVER ACTUALLY RETURNED TO THEM to get another treatment after 3-6 times (and those 3-6 times usually within 18 months period).
So it's either the doctors who are BS or the statistics. I would say it's the doctors. I dont believe 90% of people clear HPV infection after 2 years myself, probably only as high as 70%. However, you have to keep in mind HPV does nothing but grow warts in your body. If you are so concerned that your GF later would get cervical cancer from you, just get her gardasyl. Also tell her to get pap smear test routinely. She definitely wont get cervical cancer if she routinely diagnosed.
If in the end you lose your GF just because you have HPV, well you are not alone mate. This is all of our problem. Myself always have such dilemma, dont let the stress conquer you. Your life is more than just a relationship.
So it's either the doctors who are BS or the statistics. I would say it's the doctors. I dont believe 90% of people clear HPV infection after 2 years myself, probably only as high as 70%. However, you have to keep in mind HPV does nothing but grow warts in your body. If you are so concerned that your GF later would get cervical cancer from you, just get her gardasyl. Also tell her to get pap smear test routinely. She definitely wont get cervical cancer if she routinely diagnosed.
If in the end you lose your GF just because you have HPV, well you are not alone mate. This is all of our problem. Myself always have such dilemma, dont let the stress conquer you. Your life is more than just a relationship.
I will also leave a question. I want to know if there is such thing as an HPV specialist and how to find them locally. I will do my own research, but I wanted to leave this post in the event that it may help me reach my objective sooner. Thank you!
Thank you for your reply, I know that what you're saying is consistent with everything I've read. I am a mechanical engineer and because of this I tend to be analytical and very thorough. I am just worried because I haven't received information from ,what I consider, a specialist. I am in the initial stage of shock, and I literally just got back from telling my current girlfriend I have it. She was extremely understanding, and thanks to that I definitely have less stress (which is good for my immune system). She will be seeing a gynecologist and receiving all the appropriate tests in the coming weeks. I partially wanted to this question so that I can continue to add to it as my knowledge of this virus grows. I know that this is a personal experience and because we are all our own micro chemical systems it is difficult to know how our reactions will occur from person to person. I will continue to post on this thread until there is nothing else for me to post (hopefully the eradication or complete remission of the virus). I hope people can gain some sort of ease of mind and that is my goal.
1. I have HPV genital warts and they were treated with cryogenic freezing. This was my first treatment and I have some irritation around the warts. I currently had 5 warts, and questionably a growth on the end of my penis which the doctor said is nothing.
2. There is also Pealy Penile Papules present on my penis on the border of the head of my penis. My dermatologist (Physicians assistant) at first mistook them for warts, and since I had done my research before hand I made sure to tell him I have had them most of my life (before any sexual encounter). This is why I am skeptical of his diagnosis on the growth on the end of my penis which I am worried is also a wart in early stages.
3. I will have a follow up visit in a week, I will post more information then
4. For now I am washing my hands and applying polyosporin on the irritations using a q-tip.
5. Any thread suggesting you shouldn't inform your partner or prospective partner that you have or had HPV is irresponsible in my point of view. I was freaking out about the idea of loosing my girlfriend when I broke the news. I am glad I told her, I could potentially be saving her life by letting her be aware of the heightened risks. In the same way that you are able to get in formation from this post (if you are infected) the person you are with has the same right to know and be informed!
1. I have HPV genital warts and they were treated with cryogenic freezing. This was my first treatment and I have some irritation around the warts. I currently had 5 warts, and questionably a growth on the end of my penis which the doctor said is nothing.
2. There is also Pealy Penile Papules present on my penis on the border of the head of my penis. My dermatologist (Physicians assistant) at first mistook them for warts, and since I had done my research before hand I made sure to tell him I have had them most of my life (before any sexual encounter). This is why I am skeptical of his diagnosis on the growth on the end of my penis which I am worried is also a wart in early stages.
3. I will have a follow up visit in a week, I will post more information then
4. For now I am washing my hands and applying polyosporin on the irritations using a q-tip.
5. Any thread suggesting you shouldn't inform your partner or prospective partner that you have or had HPV is irresponsible in my point of view. I was freaking out about the idea of loosing my girlfriend when I broke the news. I am glad I told her, I could potentially be saving her life by letting her be aware of the heightened risks. In the same way that you are able to get in formation from this post (if you are infected) the person you are with has the same right to know and be informed!
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