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What should I do ?

I  have found 1 month ago a wart on my genitalia. I went to my medical doctor , then to 2 dermatologists who told me HPV just by looking and then to a gynecologist to see if I had any internal scars or something.
The gynecologist didn't advised me to do the HPV test confirmation, as she told me it would probably come out positive and it would only make me even more anxious. She told HPV is super common and that I should not be worried.
But I am.
Since I don't know the disease, I am afraid of having warts again, and I don't know how to reinforce my immune system. I am terribly scared , my sexual desire it's dead since I am afraid of even touching the area, and any advise would help me very much. Thanks.
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Ask your dermatologist or GYN to remove the wart and have it biopsied to confirm it is HPV and to inform you of the strain number. HPV is very common (8 out of 10 sexually active adults have it). The low risk strains that produce warts are not dangerous.

As for how to boost your immune system: Stop smoking cigs if you do, reduce alcohol intake, eat healthy, get more rest, exercise, reduce stress and take vitamins and supplements. Refrain from sex for at least 3-6 months after the wart is gone. Latex condoms provide more protection than unsafe sex. The vitamins I take are: C, E, folic acid, A, etc. The ones that are for immune system boosts. Good luck and stay positive. Depression will lead to more warts.
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