human papilloma virus? - Sexual Health - Women Message Board

wazzle · 09-28-2004, 09:44 PM

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Moxy · 09-29-2004, 02:46 AM

Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, is quite common, I believe about 100 strains exist and most of these are harmless. I don't want to alarm you but HPV can sometimes be an indicator that genital warts are present. Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection. I cannot tell from your post if your doctor informed you of this?

Not all diagnoses of HPV mean that genital warts are present.

I had experience with HPV about 10 years ago and it was linked to genital warts which freaked me out until I learned how common the condition was and that there are treatments available.
I received a treatment in which they froze the warts (they were inside my vagina, close to my cervix) and I have not had symptoms or an abnormal pap smear in the last 10 years. I do hope this helps.

analog2000 · 09-29-2004, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by linzy217

i've been having sex with my boyfriend without a condom (i'm on the pill) and they told me that's why i got this.

I also wanted to point out that condoms cannot offer complete protection from HPV. The virus can be transmitted anywhere there is skin to skin contact, including from areas that are not covered by condoms So, even if you have always used condoms, you could still get HPV.

cocoeyes · 09-29-2004, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by analog2000

I also wanted to point out that condoms cannot offer complete protection from HPV. The virus can be transmitted anywhere there is skin to skin contact, including from areas that are not covered by condoms So, even if you have always used condoms, you could still get HPV.

Take a look at the HPV and guilt post in the STD section.

wazzle · 09-29-2004, 05:41 PM

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