I was diagnosed with genital warts a year ago. I've had them treated. I am now with a new guy and was wondering if I can give him the virus just by him touching me down there. We aren't having sex and he isn't touching the infected area with him penis. I just want to be safe so he doesn't get the virus but am also scared to tell him that i've had warts before.
2007-08-13 20:26:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Just because the warts are physically gone, doesn't mean the virus that causes them (HPV) is also gone.
A lot of people assume because the warts are gone they can't spread the virus anymore or aren't infected anymore and that's not true.
Most women CAN get rid of the virus though. Their bodies can basically "fight it off".
However, there is no "cure" for HPV. When most people think of a cure they think of drugs, therapy, or other remedies to get rid of the virus. Since there are no drugs to get rid of the virus there is technically no "cure".
Since it is a virus though, some people will ALWAYS have it. Their bodies are unable to get rid of the virus. There are NO cures for viruses (herpes, HPV, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, measles, small pox, etc.)
I would suggest letting him know you have HPV and have had genital warts from it, even if you think you may have gotten rid of it. Good luck!
http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm#cure
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sexual-health/std/genital-warts.htm
2007-08-13 22:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Genital warts are hyperplastic, sometimes pedunculated lesions of the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs). Some HPV types cause flat endocervical or anal lesions that are precancerous. Diagnosis is clinical. Multiple treatments exist, but few are highly effective. Genital warts may resolve without treatment in immunocompetent patients but may persist and spread in patients with decreased cell-mediated immunity (eg, HIV infection).
How is HPV/genital warts contracted? Through oral, anal, and vaginal sex and through skin-to-skin contact. To help prevent infection, use a condom. It's not clear exactly how effective condoms are at protecting against HPV and genital warts, but they will protect you against other STDs, including HIV.
Even if you do NOT have symptoms, however, you must be treated to avoid complications and spreading the condition to others.
Please see the web pages for more details on Genital warts.
2007-08-13 20:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2015-09-28 07:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Debra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't want him going near the area in general. It's the best way to keep him protected, and I'm sorry, I know it sucks.
Using a female condom (diaphragm) is an extremely effective way to keep him safe if he's ever going down there because it covers the outside of the vagina as well as in. The way to go is to let him know, but I know that isn't easy so do your best to keep him safe, making sure you watch out for him if it ever comes up. Herpes can be spread whether they are being treated for or not!
Take care and good luck!!
2007-08-13 20:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by JulianaEcotourist 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no for you to get genital warts youhave to actually have contact with the infected area
2016-03-16 23:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ewwwwwww, check with your doctor to find out if you are contagious anymore...if not and there is no chance of recurrance then there is no need to fess up for nothing......your history is none of his business, when it has no effect on him........ :-)
2007-08-13 20:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by Twinkie Thief 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋