Genital Warts

[kld44]

I am 28 years old, and I am married. Before I was married, I had a few abnormal pap smears, showing dysplaysia/ Human pappiloma virus. I have never had anything visible to the human eye until a few months ago. I have one hard lump where the labia majora meet (at the top) and surrounding are a few softer lumps. They are starting to itch but none appear to be white or seeping. Im wondering if this could be warts, even if I have had the same partner for 6 years now? Could something show up because I am 6 months pregnant? Any answers would be helpful.

[Mags370]

Aww I called my first peanut when he was in my belly too. Don't be embarrassed! HPV is so common and something like 80% of sexually active women will have it in their lifetime. We are just part of a big club, no different than people who have hand warts. As for your cell changes, your hubby may have already had the same strain seperate from your relationship together. Even if he was newly exposed to the strain causing your cell changes it rarely causes any issues for men. He wouldn't even know either way if he has it and def having a sexual realtionship means you share the same strains. Good luck with your acid treatment and the rest of your pregnancy!

[kld44]

Well, I called my doctors office today, and apparently the strains of HPV that were removed from my cervix can surface during pregnancy. I have an appt with them this week to have some acid put on so they can be burned away. I'm a bit embarrassed and nervous. I'm just happy my hubby isn't showing signs of anything, and I hope it stays that way. I would definately rather get it taken care of now before my little peanut is born!! :)

[Mags370]

HPV is very common and though it can be annoying to deal with it doesn't usually cause serious health issues. Hopefully if you do have warts they will go away after your body is back to normal post pregnancy. :)

[kld44]

Thanks for your info...I suppose instead of my routine ultra sounds, I should just suck it up, and tell my doc about what's going on. I'm just frustrated that something would come up now. Especially after having the same sexual partner for a long time!

[Mags370]

Look at my pics of my warts to see if they seem like yours. Though not everyones warts are the same. Yes pregnancy could cause a flare up of a dormant HPV strain. Tell your GYN your history with HPV and cell changes and have them check you for warts and HPV. It is important to make sure that it is safe to deliver the baby vaginally as there could be a risk if you currently have HPV symptoms. There is no issue to the babies health in utero but like when a woman has an issue like strep in the birth canal, a baby can get oral HPV when passing through the birth canal. Don't let this worry you I am not saying that you will have this issue I just wanted to give you any info I could. If you did have HPV present then a c-section would prevent any problems. Again I am not saying you would have to have one. I am also not sure if this issue comes from low risk HPV that causes warts or high risk strains that can cause dyplasia/cell changes, or both types.