hi oriyep, i found out a week ago that i have the high risk hpv virus and have had it in my system for 10 years (even though my paps are still normal). i got it from someone who i just had skin to skin contact with, no sex, so you can get it that way. you shouldn't beat yourself up for it even though it can feel devastating when you find out. the most important thing is to find out what strain you have, and then get the appropriate tests. in my case, the dr. has recommended paps every six months. the virus can go away but other times it doesn't; it just lies dormant in your body. to boost your immune system, eat protein, fruits and veggies. Don't drink of smoke, and take vitamin c. i'm married, so of course, my husband knows and he has been supported, but i understand your confusion as to whether you should tell your parents. i haven't told mine. i think you need to tell someone who you feel will be able to offer you the kind of support you'll need, even if it's a friend. however, don't go it alone. you do need someone to talk to. as far as feeling that you have no reason to live, that shouldn't even be part of this. hpv is a virus. it may never cause cell changes, but if it does the cells can be removed even before they cause damage. i am pregnant and when i found out was devastated. that's normal. but please don't feel that you can't live with a virus in your system, because you can. this forum has been a great help tp me so please keep posting.

dont worry. I found out after catching it that almost everybody has the virus, just the body normally fights it off. you are not dirty, just human :-) just relax, go through the testing to make sure everything is okay. I was just fine for 3 years!!!!

My would go away, come back, go away. stay strong, you are a wonderful person, it will all work out.
I was told to stop smoking, urinate after intercourse, plenty of vitamin c, and daily vitamins. hope this helps. remember, you are not alone!

My heart goes out to you hun. I know what it's like when you first find out. I am so sorry. Please don't beat yourself up or give up on life,k. We're all here for you. You're not alone. It is possible for your body to rid itself of the virus. Folic acid is very good to take as well as vit. B and vit. C. No smoking either. These things all help to boost your immune system. Hang in there and take care! ~hugs~

I'm only 17 and I too recently found out I have HPV. I told my parents right away because they can only help. When I found out it was like I was the only person in the world. I was scared to confide in anyone because I thought they would laugh or think I was dirty. But luckily I turned to the right people and they have been helping me along the way. If you ever need to talk message me. :)

I'm 19 as well, and just found out I had it a couple months ago and the first thing I did was call my mom crying, and she has been supportive. Don't be scared to tell them because they could be the biggest strength in your support group. I cant tell you how many dr's appointments my mom has gone to with me, I felt dirty when I found out as well, sometimes I still do. I had the warts, they went away and about a week later I came back so I am using the condylox for an extra cycle just to be sure that I fully kill them this time. And whenever you are feeling upset or dirty if you can get on here, just so you can know that your not alone and you can talk with all these wonderful people on here or get advice from them if you need it.

Thank you so much for all your reply's, this has made me feel a lot better.
I am still in shock and very scared.
I tried my best all day to not think about it, but i still had it in the back of my mind.
I managed to talk to a friend, i did not tell her the situation but i told her to keep me in my prayers.
I forgot to mention, i am a "church-going-girl" so any one that even knows i had sex, they would freak out.
but like i said, i kind of just told my really close friend to keep me in her prayers and that i would tell her when i am ready. she just told me that whatever it is, she would not judge me and support me, so she is one of my options for more support!

i wanted to know some more info about it:
1. does HPV interfere with your period?
2. Do warts hurt?
3. do all types of HPV's include warts?

i think thats all they questions i want to ask for now, ill think of some more later.

as for telling my parents, i just cant imagine telling my mom that i have an STD, that would just crush her. She was the first person i thought about when i got the call from the nurse, but this would just break her heart. She knows something is wrong (she knows me so well) but i just tell her im fine and that im stressed out.for now, telling her is not an option :(
I am being supported by my X partner, which has been the only person i have had sex with. He's going to get tested next week and he wants to go to the gyno. with me for the follow up.
i just never thought i would get anything like this.
one of my biggest concerns are the warts, cervical cancer and if i am ever going to find a partner that will except me, even with this condition. i feel like temporary pleasure just caused me a lifetime of pain, and i cant get passed that.

I don't know if warts interfere with your menstrual cycle.. I'm a guy.
They don't hurt if they are left alone... but they cause some pain during treatment. A laser or topical gel like Condylox will make you uncomfortable during treatment... just know that with it comes the comfort of knowing that you're expelling them from your body.
And not all HPV types mean you will get actual warts... just that you could get them at any time. It's a virus and will make itself known to you when your immune system crashes.

Talk to your doctor and read up from CREDIBLE internet sites... anything AMA certified is credible, anything from the CDC is good. I'd also check out some of the University medical journals on the web, there are some good ones out there. Don't listen to what people on this site and others say and take it as gospel... I'm not trying to upset anyone but I've read some outrageous stuff on here in the past. And it's OK if you don't tell your parents about what you have... you don't have to. I never told my family and I'm doing well now... just get yourself a comfort zone and a support group that you can fall into. Whether that be on this site or preferably someone you can see and talk with. Good luck, we are all here for you.

hey oriyep,

i know how you are feeling. I found out in April that I have the hvp that is just in the cervix after atleast 5 yrs of abnormal paps. I have to go back and get tested every 4-6 months. I have had one LEEP procedure done where they remove cells for further testing 1-1.5 yrs ago. I was supposed to have another one done at the end of my but had to cancel that procedure due to an unexpected pregnancy. it may take time to get rid of it completely.

Hi oreiyep,
I am going through the exact same thing as you- I just found out last Tuesday that i have high risk HPV and i am freaking out! I was scared to tell my parents as well, but to be honest they were so much more supportive than I could've imagined. If you feel like you need someone to talk to though im here, and going through the same thing.

From what i understand the immune system thing is true, so i've started really watching my diet and taking vitamins daily! I've been making 'green smoothies' with avacados, celery, spinach, hemp seed, lemon juice, and tons of stuff to try and help. I've done lots of research and from what i understand, HPV thrives in bodies that are acidic, so i've really been focusing on an Alkaline diet.

I have my appointment on Tuesday for a 'cloposcopy' so i have yet to talk to a doc, but my boyfriend went to his GP who is a specialist in the field. after describing my situation, the GP was so conviced that I (and you!) are in the best situation possible. We are young with good immune systems and he said we have EVERY chance that our bodies will fight it off. And to look on the bright side of this, its so good that we found out so we can monitor it. much better than not knowing.
Hope ur feeling a bit better :)
Keep me updated!

I just found some warts on my genital they tiny. But I’m scared asf to tell my mom. I’m only 19 n already did a pap before I was even sexually active this year so I gotta wait another year. When I was 12 I had got the hpv vaccine. So can you guys please help me give the confidence to tell my mom or anything she literally will feel disgusted with me n kicked me out.

Listen hunny I had sex unprotected vaginally and orally the guy failed to tell me he had HPV I then got back with my son's father whereas I did not know I had HPV and I passed it on to him I just found warts on my vaginal area so I immediately told my son's father my son's father was perfectly fine with it he helped me get in a better state of mind he told me that it's very common so I've done a lot of research on it it's basically the common cold of STIs it doesn't make you a dirty person and don't beat yourself up about it because from the research I've done 80% of the world sexual population will come into contact with the HPV virus it's inevitable. my son's father is my support and I'm his support the only question is I don't know if I can pass it to my son if I give him a kiss so I've just been kissing him on the cheek. I'm in nursing school and I learned more about this topic if you're having sex with somebody you won't always see the warts they stay dormant for a long periods of time but they can show up on you