Is HPV serious?

Question

I had sex with this girl that has hpv.The condom broke,so I am very scared that I might have it.She dont have any break outs or anything.I know they say you can get it even with protection.

Answer 1

NO it's not at all serious. It's like any virus. 3 out of 4 people have it and don't even know it. Most men don't show symptoms and are carriers. It's mostly harmful for women because it can develop into cervical if they don't keep up with their pap smear.
I've had it and my doctor told me not to worry about it because most likely my immune system will clear it out. I'm healthy and I exercise...
If you smoke and drink excessively your immune system will weaken.

Answer 2

HPV is NOT at all serious for heterosexual men. It may be for homosexual men because it can cause anal cancer. You are right- you can get it with the use protection. The warts on females usually occur on labia minora, on the sides of the perineum, and vaginal opening. The labia minora and the perineum are not covered by condoms. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HPV. There is, however, treatment for the warts that you may or may not develop. Contrary to the popular belief that the virus stays with you forever, it doesn't if you are a healthy (you don't have a weakened immune system caused by some other illness). Eating healthy, exercising, keeping levels of stress low, and not smoking and/or drinking will all help to strengthen your immune system, which will eventually attack and destroy the virus. I hope that this helps.

Answer 3

Yes.it is serious but more for the girl,she can get cervical cancer.Its very common, they say almost everyone will get hpv sometime through out there lives.But u can get the warts or u may never get anything from it but just carry it!Yes its very easy to catch,u can still get it wearing a condom.I would go talk to your doctor and see what he says.

Answer 4

What are genital warts?

Genital warts are skin growths in the groin, genital, or anal areas. They are considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD) because they are caused by a virus that can be spread by sexual contact.

Genital warts occur in women, men, and children.

In women, the virus that causes genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV) can infect the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra, and the groin or anal areas. HPV can cause abnormal changes in cells of the cervix. Women who are infected with certain types of HPV are more likely than other women to have an abnormal Pap test. The types of HPV that cause visible warts usually are not the same types that cause abnormal cervical cell changes.
In men, HPV can infect the penis, scrotum, urethra, groin, or anal area.
In children, HPV can infect the genital area. A child can get genital warts in several ways. Any child with genital warts needs to be evaluated by a health professional to determine the cause and to assess for possible sexual abuse.
HPV infection can cause cell changes that increase the risk of anal or rectal cancer.

What causes genital warts?

Genital warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Of the many types of HPV, types 6 and 11 produce visible genital warts. Usually, they eventually disappear without treatment. Other HPV types, such as 16 and 18, usually do not produce visible genital warts. However, they are associated with precancerous and cancerous changes to the cervix.

Risk factors for genital warts include:

Having unprotected sexual or genital contact (not using condoms).
Having multiple sex partners or a high-risk partner(s) who has had multiple sex partners or HPV-infected sex partners.
Starting sexual activity before age 18.
Having an impaired immune system.
What are the symptoms?

Infection with HPV usually does not cause symptoms. Most HPV infections are latent, meaning the virus is present but is not multiplying or producing any signs of infection. Visible genital warts appear only during active infection. (However, you may spread the virus even if you do not have warts.) Warts may look like tiny bunches of cauliflower or like flat, white areas that may be difficult to see.

When symptoms do develop, they usually occur 2 to 3 months after infection. However, they may develop from 3 weeks to many years after infection. Possible symptoms include irritation, itching, and bleeding.

How are genital warts diagnosed?

A health professional usually diagnoses genital warts using a medical history and a physical examination. During the medical history, your health professional will ask about possible risk factors for warts, such as whether you have recently had unprotected sex.

He or she will do a physical examination to look for signs of genital warts or other sexually transmitted diseases. Women will have a gynecological exam, including a Pap test. If the exam reveals abnormal tissue but a definite diagnosis cannot be made, your health professional may take a sample of tissue (known as a biopsy) for laboratory tests to identify the tissue.

How are they treated?

Genital warts caused by the most common types of HPV often go away on their own without treatment. After you are diagnosed, if you do not have symptoms or cosmetic concerns, you may observe your condition without using treatment. This is called watchful waiting.

Experts sometimes differ on how to treat the condition because genital warts often go away without treatment and because treatment does not eliminate the HPV infection.

Treatment will depend on:

The number of warts and their size and location.
Any problems the warts are causing.
The side effects and costs of treatment.
Your health professional's skill in treating warts.
Your preferences.
Even if you are treated to remove visible warts or your warts go away without treatment, the HPV infection is not cured; it remains in your body's cells.

Even with treatment for genital warts, you still may be able to spread the infection. Condoms may help reduce the risk of spreading the infection, but they do not fully protect against genital contact.



basicly go get tested and make sure you don't have sex with anyone that has an std. Like you said condoms don't protect all the time. Best of luck

Answer 5

very . serious. in both male as well female. my opion?