My ex girlfriend just tested positive for HPV. She told me she cheated on me with a stripper...*****. Since there is no test currently for me, do I have it also? I also understand that it will go away on its own for me, but how long? Do I need to tell my next girlfriend? I don't want to pass it on to anyone.
2007-04-29 01:46:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
It's always possible you contracted the virus from her, but, since there is no test for men it's basically impossible for you to know for sure if you have it or not.
Most men find out they have HPV by developing warts from it. But, not everyone with HPV develops warts and it can take take several months or even years to develop them. So, they can have the virus and not even realize it.
It's true that most people are able to get rid of HPV all on their own though. Their bodies can basically "fight off" the virus. This isn't true for everyone though. Some people will have the virus their entire life because there is no cure for HPV. And, since there is no test for men, it's pretty impossible for a guy to know if he got rid of it or not.
You should tell any future partners you have. Even if you think you don't have it, or you possibly got rid of it, you should still tell them.
Check out this link for more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/STDFact-HPV-and-men.htm
Good luck to you!
2007-04-29 08:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A proctologist can test for HPV. This testing is not currently approved by the FDA from this source, and will cost up to $150. HPV lies dormant for a while, so she may have been hosting it for a while. Most fight off the virus, and it is non detectable. If the virus is present when you are above age 30 and it is a high risk type (16, 18 or 45) then you need to be retested in 6 months.
2007-04-29 08:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by octavia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with HPV going undetected in pap smears in up to 50% of cases of women with HPV, it is entirely possible that she's had it for quite some time and it never came up on the pap. it is also likely that it was just dormant and the virus just flared up.
at any rate, this is a VERY common STD. there is zero way of knowing where you got it from. i have hpv and can't blame any of my lovers, because any of them could have given it to me. i have no way of knowing how long i've had it either, so i could have given it to my ex boyfriends and not known it.
you may or may not have it, and as you know, there is no way to tell for men. my advice is to just tell future girlfriends that an ex tested positive for HPV, and that up to 80% of the adult population has been or will be exposed to it, and use condoms. there HAVE been studies showing that condoms DO decrease the transmission rate for HPV. but remember, it is a skin virus and is passed through skin to skin contact, so the areas not covered by a condom could get infected.
2007-04-29 19:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Loon-A-TiK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is the "common cold" of STD's. Some medical professionals predict that up to 80% of the adult population (who are sexually active) have or have had a strain of HPV.
Just because your ex-girlfriend says she cheated on you doesn't mean that's how she got it. Sounds like the old "blame it on the prostitute" excuse, because we tend to assume all strippers are all prostitutes and all prostitutes are disease infested. Regardless, she still managed to have unprotected sex with somebody and you're probably not going to get any straight facts from her. But if you could, find out what strain she contracted. A high risk strain? (that can cause cervical cancer in women if left untreated). A low risk strain? (not associated with cervical cancer) Did she contract genital warts?
Have you had other partners before her? Did she have an HPV test before she had sex with you? Is it possible you could have been the carrier and given it to her?
If you had protected sex with her (condoms) throughout your relationship, you may be okay.
The only way a male knows for sure he has HPV is if contracts genital warts. But don't panic, there are over 50 strains of HPV and only a few of them cause warts. Plus, warts are completely treatable. I don't know how long ago you and your ex were last together but chances are if she gave that (warts) to you, you'd problably have known by now.
From now on, it would be wise to always use condoms with your future partners. If your ex-girlfriend ever has an abnormal pap test, develops cervical dysplasia (pre-cancer) then you would definitely want your future wife to know you might be carrying high risk HPV before you try and have children together. Again, it sounds like you might never get the full truth from your ex but this information can be helpful.
Your future partners (if they are smart) will have yearly HPV tests and pap smears anyway, so that way they will know if they have HPV.
The worst case scenario is not that bad: if you have a high risk strain of HPV then always wear condoms when having sex and make sure your future wife has regular (yearly) HPV tests and pap smears so if there ever is a problem it can be treated right away.. Cercical dysplasia is treated with a common procedure (not surgery) to prevent it from progressing into cervix cancer. Hope this helps.
Good luck to you.
2007-04-29 09:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by littlesockpuppet 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Almost everyone will have HPV at some point in their life, so don't go calling your girlfriend names! She may have gotten it from you! HPV is passed through skin-to-skin contact with genitals, sex doesn't even have to happen. Condoms don't protect against it.
2007-04-29 08:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you had sex with your ex girlfriend when she had hpv you will have i would tell your new girlfriend hpv dose not go away it stays in your body how i know this is because my hubby give it to me and i would not have sex with anyone else till you go see a doctor
2007-04-29 14:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by jodeemessina2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick ur penis in vinegar if it turns white you have hpv..thats how the doctors are testing the female cervix....this would show only if it is active though not if it is dormant you do most likely have it...you are a carrier and you would pass it on to the next girl...the only way to not pass it on is to not touch anyone or have sex
2007-04-29 09:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by $$$$$$ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you may have it but you can never be sure look around for tests and YES tell you girlfriend
2007-04-29 11:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, you will not know if you are positive until you do an HIV test. You need to stop sexual activity at least till you know your HIV status. My personal opinion is that sex should be practised only within marriage. That is the only solution to HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
2007-04-29 08:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Torontoman 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋