HPV Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...
I have a question about HPV like a lot of women seem to have. Ok so almost three years ago I found out I have HPV and was devastated of course! My doctor did a colopaspy and told me to get the Gardasil shot so I did. The next pap that I took six months later was negative I was ecstatic that it was negative. However Ive been reading on sites that that just means it in a dormant state and that the levels werent bad enough to be positive. Almost three years later my paps are still negative but the questions that leaves me up at night is can I give a guy HPV if we sleep together? If he sleeps with me and then sleeps with someone else will her paps be negative because mine are negative? Or will the HPV be detected no matter what? I appreciate any information I can get with this, thank you.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
this is a really popular question! basically- does HPV ever go away? well some people will tell you yes, some people will tell you no. I read this: http://hpvforum.com/hpv-clearance.asp according to this after 2 years its undetectable in DNA tests and effectively cleared.
As it is undetectable in DNA tests some people think that you are no longer 'contagious'. There aren't cut and dry answers unfortunately. whether you tell partners or not is your choice and like you say its more for their future female partners sake than theirs- there are hardly any health implications for men.
the shot covers 4 strains of hpv - you might only have one and the fewer the better so it might still be worth it but it wont do anything to the one you already have.
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And, they are finding with all viruses (sp?) that they never really go away, our bodies just suppress them. And no, HPV will not always be detected. As for are you able to spread it, my guess would be that it's a smaller chance, but still a chance.
This is NOT true. According to all the information I have read, and believe me I've read about it 'till i was blue in the face, in 90% of cases, the body will clear itself of the HPV infection within 2 years. 75% of cases can clear up withing 1 year or less. Some people may have it longer. My best friend has had it since she was 19 yrs old and she is not 27.
I tested positive for HPV this past November. I have gotten the Gardasil shots as recommended, and I'm also taking lots of vitamins everyday to boost my immune system, especially vitamin A, in hopes of kicking this soon.
I am high risk HPV. I do not have cancer, or genital warts, however, 75% of of cervical cancer cases come from HPV. So for now, I continue to do what I'm doing.
I'm not having sex with anyone, If I do I use condoms, I will have my 3rd Gardasil shot and my 6 month follow up both in May.
I'm praying for myself and praying for everyone else who is experiencing this.
God Bless.
It embeds itself in your DNA and that's where it remains unfortunately. Once your body fights it into dormancy it falls to such a low level, tests don't pick it up.
Even HIV patients, given enough time and drugs, fall to an undetectable level.
Bacterial infections can be fought off and eradicated but not viruses.
You can still pass it on - I did and I was clear for a year, but the chance is far less should you have warts or an ongoing "infection".
in certain journals/research papers I've read, they're working on making a vaccine that will eradicate it rather than give immunity. So here's hoping something comes up quick!