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 had a general question for the community.Thanks in advance for your replies and sharing your experience. It helps those of us going through it now.
Have you cleared hpv from your body after having abnormal cells form from hpv? If yes, describe the hpv strain (6,11,16,18,etc) if possible and the abnormal cells you had (precancerous, cancerous, dysplasia, etc).
Example would be on a pap smear to find precancerous or cancerous cells and then at some future point in time have a completely hpv pap smear.
The reason for my questions is that it appears inmy throat, hpv is starting to cause inflammation and cell changes.While we know some clear (or keep hpv from abnormal cell proliferation) im wondering if those people that clear it rarely see the abnormal cells to begin with (and those with abnormal cells clear less frequently since the body has a harder time containing the virus in the first place).
Many thanks!!
Have you cleared hpv from your body after having abnormal cells form from hpv? If yes, describe the hpv strain (6,11,16,18,etc) if possible and the abnormal cells you had (precancerous, cancerous, dysplasia, etc).
Example would be on a pap smear to find precancerous or cancerous cells and then at some future point in time have a completely hpv pap smear.
The reason for my questions is that it appears inmy throat, hpv is starting to cause inflammation and cell changes.While we know some clear (or keep hpv from abnormal cell proliferation) im wondering if those people that clear it rarely see the abnormal cells to begin with (and those with abnormal cells clear less frequently since the body has a harder time containing the virus in the first place).
Many thanks!!
Saw what looked like a wart in December 2014 on penis. Did private swab test which came back negative. My doctor said it was hpv. Went to GU clinic and they froze it off. No details of strains etc. Have seen nothing since. Was told by an expert on another forum that it was "likely" I have cleared the virus. This was just after the 6 months point after treatment. This is the ASHA forum. All the best.
Glad to hear that it has been taken care of an resolved! I think for men, we usually don't have an issue with HPV. Warts are low risk - meaning that they don't cause health problems. One area of concern for men is throat issues. As a man, I would recommend to continue to be safe. Wear a condom and if you give oral sex to a woman, use a dental dam or saran wrap.
Be well.
Thanks for getting back to me. There seems to be a lack of activity on this forum,and also on others. All the best.
cheers!