HPV and Guilt - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Message Board

beezkneez · 06-17-2007, 07:48 AM

I started on this site 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with cervical HPV. I posted a topic under this exact title about how embarrassed and gross I felt because I had an std. I just wanted to post this again and start talking about it with others and hopefully help others who stand in the shoes I stood in 4 yrs ago. Since I had my cone biopsy after I was diagnosed, my hpv has become dormant. I learned anything and everything about HPV, facts - myths. It is a very hush hush subject and most, like me, have no clue what it is when diagnosed. I am sooo thankful mine has not reoccured but I still feel that I should help comfort and educate others. So, please be kind and share your stories or ask questions. I will be more than happy to help...and others will too. We can get through it together!

afmandy · 06-17-2007, 02:53 PM

Hello! I'm sort of in your shoes. I felt so nasty when I found out that I had an STD. I didnt even know that HPV was. I found out when I became pregnant from being raped. I have high risk and low risk. I had moderate cells and I had warts. I had my baby girl in feb. and in march I had Co2 laser surgery and so far so good. *knock on wood* I just hope everyones myth that says in 2 years it wont come back is true but I'm doubting it. Right now I'm trying to live my life to the fullest and try to forget about this STD that shouldnt even be called an STD

beezkneez · 06-19-2007, 07:54 AM

Well the thing about not coming back after 2 years is a myth. It can reoccur at any time. 5 or even 10 years down the road it can reappear. Because it is a virus, it only lies dormant. I have found that some things can help to keep it from reoccuring such as taking vitamins especially ones with lots of folic acid, not smoking (very very bad), excersice regularly. These will help but of coarse will not prevent. Also, keep regular gyno checkups! That is really important.

Lanugo · 06-25-2007, 05:27 AM

I've never had any recoccurances and it's 8 years since my treatment for abnormal cells. My cervix wasn't up to giving birth though - it wouldn't open! But who knows - that could've happened anyway. I hope you aren't feeling any guilt - not enough is known about HPV and condoms are not totally effective. I'm just so glad that my kids will grow up in a country where vaccines are available so we can protect our women of the future (including the little girl I'm having soon)!

x

FromSqueaky · 06-25-2007, 12:35 PM

The vaccine for HPV as of today only protects you from HPV-16 and HPV-18 that are responsible for about 70% of all cervical cancers and HPV-6 and HPV-11 that are responsible for 90% of genital warts.

There are over 100 types of HPV. Now that it's being found in the throat and mouth I hope they find a vaccine to fix that too.