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Hoping for some guidance. Recently had a routine physical. Long story short, about 2-3 years ago I noticed a couple small pearl colored bumps near the base of my penis shaft, right side near the scrotum. They never hurt nor bothered me. Anyway, the doctor took a look and told they looked like warts. He advised I come back next week to get them frozen off. I asked him a couple of questions and he advised that they are transmitted through sexual contact. Now, I have been with my wife for 4 years and married for the past 18 months. I have been completely monogamous since I have known my wife and I would bet my life that she has been faithful as well. Hoping to get some questions answered.
1. What are my health risks? Again, I have had these for quite awhile and didn't really even notice them. I read on the internet tonight that HPV is easily transmitted. Can I assume my wife has this as well? Also, what are the long term health risks?
2. Again, I have no doubt that my wife is 100% faithful and I know I have been as well. Is it possible to get genital warts in a monogamous relationship?
3. The doctor did a pretty cursory exam. Is it possible he mis-diagnosed.
I appreciate any guidance you can give me. My knowledge on this rudimentary at best. I need to tell my wife about this tomorrow. I'm unsure how she will take it so any advice on that would be helpful as well. Thanks.
1. What are my health risks? Again, I have had these for quite awhile and didn't really even notice them. I read on the internet tonight that HPV is easily transmitted. Can I assume my wife has this as well? Also, what are the long term health risks?
2. Again, I have no doubt that my wife is 100% faithful and I know I have been as well. Is it possible to get genital warts in a monogamous relationship?
3. The doctor did a pretty cursory exam. Is it possible he mis-diagnosed.
I appreciate any guidance you can give me. My knowledge on this rudimentary at best. I need to tell my wife about this tomorrow. I'm unsure how she will take it so any advice on that would be helpful as well. Thanks.
correct - if they don't reoccur within a few months, odds are you've cleared the virus from your body. doesn't really matter anyways at this point because I assume you've been having sex all along with your partner so it's too late.
Will get the second opinion for sure. Quick question as my knowledge truly is limited with regard to HPV. I plan on getting them removed and I thought I read something that if they are removed and there are no recurrences for 6-12 months, the probability is that the area is no longer infectious. If that is true, and assuming they are warts, even though I have had these for at least the past couple of years with no new growths would they still he considered active?
warts can stick around for years but usually they don't. I recommend a 2nd opinion before having these removed. A dermatologist is a good idea.
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