My husband was diagnosed with HPV and small microscopic warts. I have been tested for HPV and I don't it. We haven't had much unprotected sex only a few times. Can I get the warts or virus??? What can I do to protect myself?
2006-12-22 04:46:29 · 12 answers · asked by cookielove1430 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Condoms DO NOT protect against HPV because there is still skin coming in contact down there. You could have had it and it just cleared from your body, perhaps the test didn't cover the type of HPV that you may have, it's just inactive in your body, or your husband might have had it for years and it's just now showing up.. it can stay inactive in the human body for nearly 20 years. If you are under 27 I believe you can get the vaccine for the types of HPV that cause cervical cancer. I suggest you just make sure you have your yearly exams to watch out for any signs of dysplasia.
2006-12-22 04:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by 2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is not curable. You will always have it, it just wont always show up. The virus will always be in your blood and always be contractible by your husband. Yes, you SHOULD tell your husband. Is this a serious question? Yes, yes, yes tell him. HPV in some cases is not something to be serioulsy concerned about, and if it is low-risk then you and your husband should not be too worried, but you will always have to keep a close eye out. But yes, your husband should be informed and if he should have any breakouts he should see his dr as well. You 2 should do some research and know exactly what your dealing with. Because your dr is apparently stupid. the leasons that HPV causes will clear up...the HPV is there forever.
2016-05-23 15:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all there are a few kinds of HPV, #1 men are mostly the carriers and women do get it.. first if you do have it and you dont get the warts good for you, if you do get the warts you know may be in the clear to a certain degree. HPV is the number one leader in cervical cancer, BUT the only type of HPV that casues cancer is the one that doent cause the warts... be careful and stay in constant contact with you physicial this will need to be montiered heavily for quite a while.. good luck
2006-12-22 07:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lillian S. Phx Arizona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do to protect against it. Condoms may help, but it's skin contact--especially with warts. Hpv can clear up on its own. A lot of the time, the immune system simply fights it off. If you guys are sexually active, I hate to say it, but you'll probably get it. Just make sure you get regular visits with your gynecologist because some hpv can cause abnormal pap smears and cervical cancer. Stay on top of your visits. All that said, please don't panic; the body can get rid of it on its own. Don't change your sexual habits and don't let this come between you.
2006-12-22 06:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by 670000000mph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are sexually active, you are open to getting the virus, whether the sex you're having is protected or unprotected.
The BEST thing you can do to protect yourself from contracting HPV and having it develop into cervical cancer is to get an annual pap smear. That's really the only way. Don't stress about it, though.
2006-12-22 04:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by Hershey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new vaccine for hpv called gardisil prevents 90% of cases of genital warts. there are 3 doses that you get over a 6 month period so have protected sex w/ him until you get this. however you may only be able to get the vaccine until your 26 but talk to your doctor if your over 26 they still may be able to give it to you.
2006-12-22 14:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just really need to speak with the doctor okay. he can have the warts lazered off...having protected sex cant prevent you from getting them,, there has to be medication or something. please use precautions this is a miserble thing to have.
2006-12-22 04:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refrain from any sexual contact with your husband until he is in the clear. Get yourself tested in six months again.
2006-12-22 04:50:41 · answer #8 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the new immunization today. dont have unprotected sex with the infected person for at least 2 months Condoms.
2006-12-22 04:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can. 80% of women get it. Use rubbers to HELP, but it is no guarantee, as they can be in the area not covered.
2006-12-22 04:49:07 · answer #10 · answered by Local Celebrity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋