HPV High Risk Virus

I have a master's degree in infectious diseases, although I am not an expert by any means in HPV infection. There are over 100 different types of HPV and they are all sexually transmitted, meaning you could give them to your boyfriend.

Most people with HPV infections never know they were infected. Most infections clear up on their own with no treatment and you will be immune to that type from then on (although you can still get any one of the other 100 types). Sometimes you can get genital warts from infection with this virus. Infection can cause problems with your DNA (that's how it causes cancer).

When they say it is high risk that means that infection with that virus is more likely to cause cervical cancer than other types of the virus. It doesn't mean that you will get cervical cancer, it just means you have to be more diligent about screening than the average person. Make sure to get yearly Pap smears and follow up whenever anything comes back abnormal.

HPV infection can cause penile or anal cancers in men, but it is much less common than cervical cancer in women. If your body fights off the infection and it is no longer an active infection, you cannot transmit the virus anymore. However, you may still have damage to the DNA in your own cells, so you still need to keep up with your cervical cancer screening.

Definitely don't freak out, because it's not a sure thing by any means. Just keep it under control. Good luck!

I have HPV, had 2 outbreaks since 2002, but mine were external, very low risk. From what I have learned it is an STD. I have only been sexual with one man, and in 2001 is when I lost my virginity. So I was sure that he gave me to me, problem was he was a virgin too. So I questioned the dactor, how can this be? He basically said my boyfriend was lying to me. To this day, 7 yrs later, my boyfriend has never had an outbreak and might never have one but he does have it-no doubt about that, because there is no way we have sex and do not transmit that STD. Do I think my boyfriend has lied to me this whole time, no not really. So I left it alone, I chose to trust my boyfriend and move on. You have to tell your boyfriend, and he can get tested and should. But at this point it makes no difference on a relationship level. He could've had it for years and never had an outbreak to even give him a clue, or if you have been with anyone else, it could've came from them and just lay dormit. But since you have the higer risk one, just keep up with doctor visits and everything and keep yourself protected if you get in any more sexual relationships because, hpv can be spread even with a condom, its skin to skin contact and if you have a bump on your leg or out vagina and it can be passed on to a partner. Best wishes

from what i know your boyfriend probably already has it and you are the one at risk. keep up with your pap tests.

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Hey A.,
I have had HPV for years. Mine started out as high risk precancerous cells, I went and had that treated with chryotherapy--which hurt like h**l!! But I haven't had any other problems from it. My husband also has HPV but he has another strand, he has the strand that causes genital warts. I have to keep up with the pap smears but honestly, I have had no problems at all with it. My doctor tells me that almost 80% of the population of the world has some type of HPV. Just keep up with paps and follow your doctor's orders. I know that my doctor is amazing and doesn't make me feel bad about asking her questions about HPV. Good luck!

High risk or low risk, the fact is that HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that is transmitted through genital contact but not necessarily through intercourse and your boyfriend, even without symptoms at all, may be a carrier. He will need to be tested with a blood test to know for sure. There is no cure for the disease once you have it but there are treatments to remove the warts but I understand it is a painful process. Your ob/gyn should explain all of this to you when you have your appointment.

Guys tend to be carriers and can transmit it to women, but don't end up with cervical cancer from it obviously. Your boyfriend should see his physician for treatment so he doesn't transmit it to future partners.

You should see an OB immediately....like this week or next.

Please take care.

Most likely he has it, it could be he gave it to you or you were already carrying it and didn't know it. Of course guys never know it because they never have any signs. HPV is very common, probably 4 out of 5 persons will have it sometime in their life. But the thing you need to be concerned about is getting the outbreak (abnormal cells) removed right away as you could end up with cervical cancer. Also the cysts do not sound good and you should be sure to follow up with more ultra sounds to see if there are changes. HPV is a virus that is not curable but can lay dormant in you. After four abnormal paps & painful treatments over the years I had agressive surgery and have been in the clear for 7 yrs now. But live and learn, I now always use a condom.

Hi A.,

As far as I know...HPV is not transmitted. This is something that is in your system. In other words, something your body produces. I use to get abnormal pap's all the time, until my obgyn decided to freeze my cells. It has been 2 yrs since this and my pap's are normal now. After the freezing of the cells, I did go to my obgyn every 3 mos for follow ups on the pap's. I would truly suggest you ask your obgyn about "freezing the cells." Hopefully all works out! Good luck! Jaz

You can go to the center for disease control website or the guardasil website for lots of info. Unfortuately most women do not know they have it until its a propblem, and you can transmit it even when using condoms. I hope all goes well.Make sure you follow up with your Dr. !!
S.

Hi - you may want to take the supplements that are known to help the body neutralize HPV and prevent cervical dysplasia and cervical cancers... read some comments at this support site:

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/HPV/support-group

Folic Acid is the key nutrient involved - it also helps clear and prevent uterine fibroids. From a holistic perspective there are also energetic system issues and subconscious issues that can contribute to these conditions in the reproductive system, but the nutrient therapy is a great start. Viruses do what the body invites or allows them to, so we can benefit from addressing what is affecting the state the body is in rather than only focusing on attacking viruses. You can be open with your partner about what you are dealing with and let him know that the risk to men from this is minimal.

Go online and do research; but definitely call your doctors office and speak with the nurse if you cannot speak with the doctor.

Hi,
read all of the info that you can to educate yourself. See your local herbal specialist. Seriously, you can avoid alot of discomfort and save alot of cash. oh yeah, make sure the specialist is certified and accredited, and has a degree.

def ask your dr. i don't know enough about it to give you solid advice. sorry.

A.,
Yes, you can transmit it to your b/f. He could have also given it to you. It's very hard to figure out where it came from unless of course you have only been with one partner.
I think you will need to have pap smears every 6 mos for the first 2 years. Then after that, just make sure you go annually. From what I know, cervical cancer is one of the slowest growing cancers, but also one of the deadliest. So be sure to stay on top of it.
I dont know if there is a test for men. And there usually arent any symptoms for men or women if you have the high risk virus. So I think the pain you are having is probably b/c of your cysts.
Good luck!
Heather

Hpv is ONLY a virus. U can transmitt it to your partner but your body also fights it off. There is no meds for this just something your body has to handle on it's own. I have had it since 2005 and sometimes I have abnormal paps and sometimes I don't. The only concern docs really have is if it's canser or not. I told my fiance before we had sex and he understood. I t's not an STD at all. As far as I know it doesn't affect the men at all they don't even kno trhey have it. I got it from a one-night stand( which I wish I never had, but yeah, just be honest. Plus you can always do more research about it to better understand it yourself.What the other lady is speaking on is HSV which is herpes which is totally different for what your are concerned woth. I just wanted to point that out before you get too scared!!!
Good Luck

I'm dealing with the same thing.

It doesn't do anything TO guys, but they can be carriers and pass it on. It is very possible that he gave it to you though.

There isn't even a test for guys to see if they have it, which I think is really unfair.

Anyway-it is more than likely too late to worry about it. He probably gave it to you OR you've probably already exposed him to it. Either way it won't hurt him, just his future girlfriends (if he has any).

I just wanted to say that you should try mixing a cup of OJ with a couple of table spoons of flax seed oil every day and see how that works on the cysts. I know someone that had cysts too and this is what their mother told them to do.

The doctor had no idea where the cysts went but she still had a chryo done. This is the less invasive type of work to be done in your situation. It's up to you. Abnormal paps can lead to cervical cancer.

I know a lot of people that have had abnormal paps at least once in their lives; this is why it is important to see your obgyn every year. You can catch things early so you don't have to have more invasive treatments.

I'm going through the same thing right now. You have to go for regualr check ups every 3 months with your OB/GYN. Don't worry, you won't pass anything on to your boyfriend.

Please call your doctor!! I know personal questions can be embarassing to ask, but doctors don't get embarassed and really want you to ask questions you aren't sure about. I do have a concern that they would tell you that you have this but not follow through with giving you information on it!!!

yes, you can pass the virus to him. He may not have it yet, so I'd protect him. Use condoms for now. As for the cervical dysplasia, I've had that. It's removeable/curable.