andiesq70

Just because you have a normal pap does not mean you do not have HPV. I've always had normal paps (I'm 38 years old) and had developed warts and had them removed last year with continuing issues. I don't believe they automatically test you for HPV with a pap, the HPV test and a pap are seperate types of testing.

The virus can lie dormant for weeks, months or years-----even the strain/s that cause warts. I was infected 16+ years ago before I had any symptoms. The vaccine does not protect you from all strains, it actually only protects you from a few strains.

I never had any discharge with the warts, I don't believe that is one of the symptoms but I could be wrong. But the wart type areas sound like HPV.

Yes your body may fight off the virus (being young a big plus), many people's bodies are able to rid the virus itself but a few don't and continue to have problems. Low risk is not linked to cancer but I will share my experience real quick. I had warts (believe they were there for some time before treated), at last pap appointment the Nurse Practitioner did not check the vulva area (area between vagina and anus) and I think I had them then. Anyhow, I had them removed last year and it was biopsied----results came back VIN III (precancerous cells, severe dysplasia). I've had more treatments and frequent appointments to follow up----colposcopies and acid (vinegar solutions) tests to see if abnormal areas. I have had another area found through the acid test (the area turns white), it was removed and VIN III again. So now it's wait and see again. So with this drawn out story you can get cancer in the genital areas as well; vulva, vaginal area, anal area, etc. I'm not trying to scare you but want you to be aware that there are many different scenarios.

There is some great information at the Center for Disease control that may provide you information you need. Good luck and I hope your appointment goes well!