I was recently a victim of a sexual assult, he had genital warts,how soon can I find out if I got it? Help.?

Question

I've reported it to authorities and had an exam the next day but I'm not sure if any changes will show up that fast. The guy was also an ex-boyfriend and father of my 2 year old son.

Answer 1

HPV, the virus that causes genital warts, can take a while to show any symptoms. Personally, I would go back in about 6 months and get another test done and a pap smear. By then it would definitely show up on a test.

I have had HPV for about 5 years now. I got cervical cancer from within the first year of getting it, and I got genital warts about 6 months ago. So, you could possibly have it and not show any symptoms for months or even years! I found out I had HPV by having an abnormal pap smear come back, which later turned into cervical cancer.

It is very important that you are getting a yearly pap done, because cervical cancer (also caused by HPV) kills 300,000 women a year! If your test comes back negative, you may have taken it too soon. It can take a few days to show up on a test. Go back in 6 months if it comes back negative and get your yearly pap smears done. Good luck to you!

Answer 2

A Pap test can find changes on the cervix, caused by an HPV infection. To do a Pap test, your doctor will use a small brush to take cells from your cervix. It’s simple and fast and the best way to find out if your cervix is healthy.
If your Pap test doesn’t come back as normal, your doctor may tell you that you have an “abnormal” Pap test. An abnormal result does NOT mean you have HPV or cervical cancer. There could be many other reasons for an abnormal Pap test result, such as a yeast infection, irritation, or hormone changes. If your Pap test is abnormal, your doctor may repeat the Pap test, do an HPV test, have a follow-up later, or do the following tests:

Colposcopy. A device is used to look closely at your cervix to get a better look at the abnormal areas.
Schiller test. The test involves coating the cervix with an iodine solution. Healthy cells turn brown and abnormal cells turn white or yellow.
Biopsy. A small amount of cervical tissue is removed and looked at under a microscope to figure out if abnormal cells have cancer.
Yes. You can have HPV but still have a normal Pap test. Changes on your cervix may not appear right away or they may never appear. For women over the age of 30 that get an HPV test and a Pap test, a negative result on both the Pap and HPV tests means that no cervical changes or HPV was found on the cervix. This is great news, because it means there is an extremely low chance of developing cervical cancer in the next few years.

You can find out more about human papillomavirus by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) at 1-800-994-9662

Answer 3

Pap Smear

Answer 4

Genital Warts
Genital Warts (or condyloma) is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus may cause wart-like bumps to form on the penis, in and around the vagina, on the cervix (opening to the womb), around the anus (butt), and rarely on the mouth. The virus is passed between people during anal, vaginal, and sometimes oral sex. These are NOT the same warts commonly found on hands and feet.

See the Web pages for SF City Clinic
and additional information about genital warts

How are genital warts spread?

Many people carry the wart virus on their penis, in and around the vagina, or in and around the anus/rectum. Only a small number of these people develop warts that can be seen. It is passed with skin to skin contact during anal or vaginal sex. The wart virus is very common in adults who are sexually active.
How do I know if I have warts?

Not everyone with the genital wart virus will have signs of disease. You may have painless wart-like growths on or in your sex organs or around your anus (butt). The warts may vary in size and be bumpy or flat. Sometimes special tests are needed to detect the wart virus.
Are genital warts serious?

They can be. For most people warts are only a bother, and are treated if you wish. If a woman has warts on the cervix (opening to the womb), they can be a problem. It is rare, but sometimes having warts can cause a woman to have a pap smear that is not normal, (including changes that may lead to cancer). For this reason, women with warts on the cervix should have a pap smear test (part of a pelvic exam) every six months to one year. Men and women who have warts on or inside the anus should have an exam every year.
What can I do if I have genital warts?

Be sure you see a clinician (licensed medical provider).
Keep all your return treatment appointments.
Your sex partner(s) should also be seen and treated.
If you may be pregnant, tell your clinician.
If you have sex, it is always a good idea to use a condom to avoid getting STDs.
However, condom use is not a 100% protection from the wart virus.
How are genital warts treated?

A clinician puts a cold liquid chemical on the warts to remove them.
You may need to come back more than once to finish the wart treatment.
You may need longer treatment if you have HIV. The warts may increase in size and number more quickly. Tell your clinician if you are HIV positive.
Will the warts come back?

Warts may return, even after treatment, this is because the virus stays in your skin once you are infected. You can pass the virus to your sex partners during vaginal or anal sex, even when you don't have warts you can see.
How can I avoid getting genital warts?

Check yourself often for signs of actual warts; these can be treated. But remember: we treat the wart, not the virus, which stays in the skin.
Use condoms (rubbers) every time you have sex. Condoms reduce your risk for getting warts, but they won't guarantee protection. Condoms also help to prevent other STDS.
Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer

Early onset of sexual intercourse (< 18 years of age)
Multiple sex partners (3+ lifetime)
Male partners with multiple partners
Sexual partners of men whose previous sex partners developed cervical cancer
Cigarette smoking
History of HPV infection (subtypes 16, 18 - not external)
Protective Factors

Celibacy
Life-long mutual monogamy
Use of condoms and spermicides
No Association with Cervical Cancer

Herpes simplex I or II
Uncircumsized male partner
Jewish ethnicity
Multiple pregnancies
Use of oral contraceptives
WARNING: HIV is also an STD! All STDs are spread by having unsafe sex. When you get infected with an STD, you could also be getting HIV. Protect yourself. Use condoms!

Answer 5

when they show up i guess, but they dont go away, they come and go so its horrible unless you get them removed like burnt off or frozen but youd have to go get this done ervytime you get another wart