rebekkabobekka

It's hard to say if you have them or not... it's alot harder to diagnose men than woman...the fact that you know she had them and you had sex with her puts you at a greater risk.. this is what I have found from the cancer society: Incubation Period - The time from infection until you have any signs (e.g. a wart or abnormal Pap smear) is both long and variable. It may be anywhere from a few weeks to more than 1 year. In addition, any changes that do occur may not be noticed for additional months or years. Thus, it is often extremely difficult or impossible to figure out who infected whom.

HPV infection is extremely common.
- It is estimated that at any given time 20-40 million Americans are infected.
- Over a typical college career approximately 60% of sexually active women will become infected. While it is assumed that a similar number of men are also infected, there are no good statistics as it is harder to test for HPV in men than women.

Cancer of the cervix is almost always caused by HPV infection (high risk strains).

Since HPV is transmitted by close genital contact, condoms provide some, but little, protection against infection.

There is no test that can guarantee that anyone (particularly men) are not infected with HPV.

HPV infection is particularly serious in those with an immune disorder (e.g. HIV/AIDS)


Symptoms:

Often none at all. Rarely painful or itchy.

Warts - may not be present but when they are they tend to grow in the genital area in both men and women. In addition, they may be seen in or around the urethra, anus and sometimes the mouth, lips, tongue and throat.


Diagnosis:

In Women - Diagnosed either by a Pap test which suggests HPV and is then confirmed by a second test, or by the presence of visible warts.

In Men - May only be diagnosed if warts can be seen. A vinegar solution is sometimes applied to the skin to help visualize flat warts.

So I think you should see your doctor and bring up they concerns and what you have posted from before.. and lay off the alcohol.. if you are drinking and it is putting you in these situations then you should rethink your drinking... there are ALOT of other things out there you could get that are deadly...
good luck!