Im 19 years old my boyfriend and I was recently diagnosed with Human Papilloma Virus. I want a baby so bad but I'm afraid the the baby will get hpv while I'm carrying it. What should i do????
2007-09-23 10:29:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
HPV is a DIRECT skin to skin contact virus. The baby can NOT get the virus while it is in the womb.
When a baby contracts the virus from the mother it's because of the DIRECT skin to skin contact the baby has with the mothers genital warts (if she has them) as it is coming through the birth canal. It is EXTREMELY rare for a baby to be born with HPV and if you are REALLY concerned you can always have a C-section which will completely eliminate the chance of the baby contracting the virus.
I have had HPV for 6+ years. I contracted the virus when I was 17 years old and have had cervical cancer and genital warts from my HPV. I plan on having a child someday with my fiance and I'm not going to let HPV stop me. It's estimated about 75 - 80% of the WORLD has HPV. It is VERY common.
Good luck and take care!
2007-09-23 23:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been vaccine developed against certain strains of HPV for women only but I don't think it will help once HPV has been contracted. Some people are carriers and don't experience any symptoms ever. There are about 200 strains of HPV of which only a small amount (4 or 5 i think) cause genital warts. Often the original infection results in warts if it is one of the strains that cause them but usually they don't return once treated and the virus often becomes dormant and only resurfaces in the form of a small dry patch of red skin in the genital area, this is called viral shedding and is the virus trying to replicate and spread. You are at your most infectous when either warts or viral shedding is present. Some doctors believe you can develop immunity and your body learns to identify the virus and destroys it when it is detected in your blood stream. It mostly survives in skin closest to the surface where there is no blood flow so is not a guarantee. The warts causing strains are not linked to cancer however so thats one good thing but if you have one strain it is likely that you have others. It is everywhere so be careful and if you girlfriend has it then you probably do too. It can take two years to show itself and is transmitted by skin to skin contact. Regular PAPs are essential in preventing cancer for your girlfriend and can be transmitted even if no visible syptoms
2016-05-17 05:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is unlikely to affect your pregnancy or your baby's health. If you have genital warts, they may grow faster during pregnancy, possibly from the extra vaginal discharge that provides the virus with a moist growing environment, hormonal changes, or changes in your immune system. In most cases the warts won't pose any problems for you or your baby.
It's possible for you to pass the virus to your baby, but this doesn't happen very often. Even if your child does contract HPV, he's likely to overcome it on his own without any symptoms or problems.
In the unlikely event that your child gets the type of HPV that causes genital warts, he may develop warts on his vocal cords and other areas sometime in infancy or childhood. This condition, called recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, is very serious, but fortunately it's also rare.
You all can have a baby, just be careful from now on and make sure you get the treatment available for breakouts
2007-09-23 10:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by Bragg Wmn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-29 23:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by tony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't pass HPV while the baby is in the womb. It is possible your baby will contract HPV during the birth process, but your OB will be able to determine what the chances are. If they feel the chances are high, they will usually give you a C-Section. Why don't you wait a few years before having a child? You should go to college and get a job so you can support him/her.
2007-09-23 10:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Human papilloma virus can cause cervical cancer. Visit the hospital and conduct pap smear test at least in every six months. Also take HPV vaccine injections (Gardasil).
Please see the web pages for more details on Genital warts, HPV and Gardasil.
2007-09-23 10:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just go to the doctor that diagnosed you. I've heard about some babies not getting it from their moms.
2007-09-23 10:33:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the baby wont carry it, dont worrry unless you have genital warts while giving birth you can trrasmit the warts to the baby.
2007-09-23 11:40:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
adopt or have someone carry the baby for you
2007-09-23 10:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by !!!!!!!!kylie!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋