My partner has found out he has HPV because warts were detected. We have unprotected sex because we are monogomous life partners. Obviously, I must have the virus. Is it still dangerous to have sex while he has a visible outbreak, or is the damage already done? (I have already been scheduled for a pap and HPV test)
2006-12-01 10:54:28 · 6 answers · asked by lottaqs 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Thanks for the info on cancer ect... I've done a lot of research myself on that, actually.
My real question is : if he has the flare up of warts right now, is there any extra risk for me if I have the virus already anyway?
2006-12-01 11:05:48 · update #1
Most likely you have the virus. From what I've heard, you can contract HPV through sexual contact & skin-to-skin contact. Women with HPV are more in danger than men. One, HPV leads to cervical cancer. (most likely) Women also have a higher chance of death than men do. Although HPV is non-curable, you could have some treatments. Yeah, before having sex w/ someone make sure you're aware of their sex history... and btw using condoms / birth controls are not considered as safe sex.
2006-12-01 18:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cervical cancer is caused exclusively by HPV. In most cases, if you get an abnormal PAP, your doc will schedule a colposcopy, and biopsy the abnormal tissue. It's not pleasant, but in most cases, your body's immune system with eradicate the visible virus if your young and your immune system is healthy.
Once you have been diagnosed with HPV, it is imperative that you go in to have a PAP every year. Early detection of any abnormality is a must once you know that you've been infected. A virus never leaves the body.
2006-12-01 19:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see that anyone else really answered your actual question. Yes, there is further risk to you while he currently has an outbreak of warts. I suppose it is likely that you do have HPV now but you would not necessarily have gotten an outbreak of warts. Being intimate with him while he has an outbreak will almost definitely lead to you getting warts. My friend has them and he was prescribed Aldara and told not to have sexual contact while he is being treated.
You can't pass the same virus back and forth but you could actually pass the warts back and forth and never get rid of them.
2006-12-02 23:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by Sue P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Health officals think 80% of adults have it so you are not alone. It is a virus that can come and go. Let your gyn know about it so you could be tested and check regularly for signs of warts.
Health officals say that people who have warts have a higher incident of developing cervical cancer, but it doesn't mean you will get it.
Plus, I don't think even protected sex necessarily protects you against the virus if it is on his pubic area.
2006-12-01 18:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't flare up immediately, you may not even show signs of it for years. And when you do, it's a very slowly evolving process. Just make sure you go to your gyno twice a year.
2006-12-01 21:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by ihaveproblems 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are at increased risk for cervical cancer.
Maybe it's not too late for you to get the new vaccine.
You should check into it soon.
2006-12-01 18:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by dave_martin_7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋