k i have hpv and i got it from the guy that i lost my virgenity to he told me he didnt have no std. im scared out of my mind. im only 15 and i just recently found out i had it but all i knonw is the doctor said it dont show up untell 3-4 months to show up. can someone please tell me what it is.
2006-09-20 23:50:17 · 8 answers · asked by me_wild_child111590 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is one of the most common STDs today. I've read 75-80% of the world has HPV and most don't know they have it because there really are no signs or symptoms of the virus. The only physical symptom are warts and it can take months and even years sometimes for these to show up. That's why it is spread so easily to others, because most people are unaware they have it.
There are over 100 kinds of HPV. A handful of them can cause cancer including cervical cancer, penile, anal, and head and neck cancer. There are also about another handful that can cause warts including genital warts, hand and feet warts.
There is no cure for HPV, it is a virus and there are no cures for viruses. For most people the virus will go away on its own though, but for some they will have it the rest of their life. Even if a person is able to get rid of it, they can always get it again.
Now that you know you have it, it is SO important that you get a yearly pap smear done. Cervical cancer is the main concern with HPV. It kills 4,000 women a year and is the second most common type of cancer in women (after breast cancer). Pap smears are the best thing a women can do to detect any early signs of abnormal growth on the cervix which can later develop into cervical cancer. I developed cervical cancer when I was 17 years old from HPV! It is NOT fun, believe me! It was one of the worst physical pains and emotional times in my life! I have been fighting it for over 5 years now and luckily it hasn't come back! It's SO important that you do this every single year, and more if you have had any abnormal pap smears. I can't stress that enough!
As long as you keep on top of your health and are getting your pap smears done you should be just fine! If you ever do develop cervical cancer hopefully you will catch it early enough where you can treat it! Good luck to you!
2006-09-21 10:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is human papilloma virus. It can cause symptoms or it might not. Men usually do not have symptoms, they just pass it around. One of the symptoms is genital warts, but not everybody gets them. HPV is very common, it's estimated that probably 75% of sexually active people have this. There is no cure. You just need to be extra vigilant about your health from now on, have regular check-ups. As you get older, HPV makes you more prone to getting cervical cancer, so since you've made the choice to be sexually active, you will now need to choose to have a yearly pap smear and pelvic exam. Good Luck. And lay off on having sex for awhile. You've already learned a hard lesson, wait until you are an adult and in love before you have sex again, and use a condom.
There is a vaccine out now that can prevent HPV and someday all girls will be given this shot, but I don't think it can cure HPV if you already have it.
2006-09-20 23:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good lesson from this, not everyone shows visible signs of having an STD. For example, a person can be infected with HPV and NEVER show signs of it. Imagine if your sex partner had been infected with HIV.
What would you be telling your parents, or how would you be telling yoru parents THAT????
The next time you start to have sex, think about what your doing. Think responsibly, and if your going to have sex, make sure you use protection. Not only for yourself, but now for your partner so you don't spread the HPV to him. I'm sure you were suprised to learn you had contracted it, imagine how you would feel spreading it to someone else.
Also, HPV can infect the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. So also think of that before performing oral sex or having it performed to you.
2006-09-24 15:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by wvbtmhuntington 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genital Warts:
Genital warts (also known as venereal warts) are caused by a virus, the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Warts are found on or around the penis, anus or vagina.
They are small lumps which have an irregular cauliflower-like surface.
The colour and shape vary depending on their location. Sometimes the warts cause irritation and itching.
Genital warts are a serious health concern as certain types of HPV have been associated with cervical cancer.
However, most women infected with genital warts do not have the strains of HPV that give rise to cervical cancer.
Genital warts often disappear even without treatment. However, there are a range of drug treatments.
Small warts can also be removed by freezing, burning or using laser treatment.
Occasionally, surgery is used to remove larger warts.
Please see the webpages for more details and images on Human papilloma virus (Genital warts)
2006-09-21 00:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HPV is human papilloma virus. Genital Warts. It is sad that you are already experiencing the sexual diseases that can be passed on....
Go see a doctor if you have not already.
the warts can appear much later or not at all. And the virus can remain in your system for a long long time...I got the warts and then the dr burned them off....I have been wart free for over 2 years now...
I was "gifted" with genital warts from a sex buddy....he lied. Said he was safe...then I got them....but it was a wake up call.
It could have been some other disease.....Please be more careful and NOT so trusting in the future.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE CONDOMS AT ALL TIMES...
TRUST NO ONE.....
next time it could be Aids....or herpes...or other diseases...
take care lil one....
2006-09-21 04:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Babsygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is also known as genital warts. It's an incurable STD; you will have it for the rest of your life. If you're being honest about only having one partner then he is the one who gave it to you, unless you contracted it through birth, which i doubt because you probably would have had symptoms by now. What is a 15 year old having sex for anyway? be sure to practice safe sex or don't have sex at all, you don't want to give it to other people.
2006-09-21 02:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by Violet 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Human papilloma Virus, it can cause cancer and there is a vaccination for it. Go to your local health dept. now!
2006-09-20 23:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm
2006-09-20 23:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by WaterGuy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋