A couple years ago, I found out I had HPV and had to get a laserlization on my cervix. The dysplasia was removed but I was told that I wasn't cured from HPV. My then boyfriend and I broke up and now I am with my new boyfriend who (as far as we can know) does not have HPV. We've been together for a while actually and he wants to have sex without a condom (because I am also on the pill). I've told him about my sexual history, but he still insists that he wants to do it.
Is it possible that he will get HPV and pass it on if we were to break up? I'd feel horrible having sex with him, breaking up, and then his next partner contracting my STD.
I do plan on asking my GYN next week when I get my annual, I was just wondering what you all think :)
2007-09-23 12:09:38 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
What a very smart and caring woman you are.
Yes he can still get it. Its not a very nice thing to have and you are right to not have sex without a condom.
Even though he says its OK. As you mentioned earlier if you broke up and it came out later, he would proberly resent you for it.
Most importantly, what you have to ask yourself is this....if he did get it..would he be considerate as you to his next girlfriend...in other words would he tell her he had HPV.
Either with or without his consent, personally I wouldnt. What ever you decided to do I am sure it will be the right decission.
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2007-09-23 12:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by cordina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, please don't listen to people commenting that you are going to get cervical cancer if you have a certain type of high risk HPV. Is it possible, yes. But, it has been documented that women who catch the symptoms of HPV early (cervical dysplasia) can be treated and beat it all together. As for medicine to treat HPV, there is none really. If you have warts they may be able to give you a cream to help that. But the cervical cell changes can not be cured by medicines at this point in time. But, you can start treating your body better. I had cervical dysplasia at one point due to HPV. Once I found out I started a few different good vitamins to boost my immune system and started eating better. The next time I went for another biopsy it was all clear! If you search on google there has actually been research done on taking green tea capsules to fight HPV symptoms. Things like that which boost your immune system will allow your system to fight the HPV since it is a virus. I have taken a really good multivitamin, garlic in pill form (anti-viral) and extra folic acid. I will probably start taking green tea as soon as I can get to the vitamin store again. Good luck and be strong. You're not the only one.
2016-05-17 06:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your new boyfriend can contract HPV from you if you still have the virus.
Most women can get rid of the virus on their own. Their bodies can basically "fight it off". However, since HPV is a virus and there really is no "cure", some women will have it their entire life and are unable to get rid of it.
Just because someone has treated and got rid of their genital warts or cervical dyplasia, doesn't necessarily mean that got rid of the virus as well.
I have personally had HPV for 6+ years. I believe I had it even longer, but I wasn't diagnosed with it till almost 7 years ago. I had cervical dysplasia which turned into cervical cancer the first year I was diagnosed. Luckily the doctors had caught it soon enough and I was able to have it treated without having to go through chemotherapy or having a hysterectomy. Then, about 5 years later I developed genital warts and had them treated. I also met a new guy (who is now my fiance) and we started dating. About 6 months into the relationship he developed genital warts (from me having HPV). So, even though I had my cervical cancer and genital warts treated, I was still able to pass the virus on to my fiance.
This is why SO many people have HPV. A lot of people are unaware they have HPV and end up spreading it around unknowingly. And, condoms are not 100% effective in preventing HPV because it is a DIRECT skin to skin contact virus. So, even if the man is wearing a condom, it's only covering his penis and not his entire genital area. Just the rubbing back and forth of the genital areas during sex or foreplay is enough to spread HPV. It's estimated 75 - 80% of the WORLD will have HPV at some point in their life and for the most part it's pretty harmless! The cervical cancer is the main concern with HPV and with proper screenings like pap smears, most cervical abnormalities are usually caught before they turn into precancerous cells or cancer.
Good luck and take care!
2007-09-23 22:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't know whether or not he could get it from you. However, I think the safest thing to do is for you to wait until you have talked about it with your GYN, he or she will know for sure. I commend you for not just taking chances with your body and any sexual partners your bf may or may not have in the future. Thank you for thinking of others.
2007-09-23 12:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by oprahphalean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋