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...
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After I felt a weird bump in March 2011, I ran to the gyno for a check up and pap smear a couple days after the discovery but my doctor could not see any bumps; they magically disappeared. A week later, my doctor told me that I had HPV and after a coposcopy (sp?) I was informed that everything was normal, but I need to return in 6 months for another pap. Bumps have returned and I am thoroughly depressed, esp considering the circumstances I probably got the HPV. I was a virgin all through high school and college, and after years of not having a boyfriend, I met someone who I chose to trust. And of course, he broke my heart when I graduated. I never had sex with him, but I was just so heartbroken, I had sex with someone who didn't care for me at all the following summer, and about a year later, I had sex once more with another person (whom I strongly suspect gave me the warts because I saw something on him, but just didn't say anything) who I dated for months and even though I was safe both times, it still did not matter. I can't help but to think that I am being punished for something I don't deserve. All the prayer (which I can't bring myself to do ever again), all the protection, and all the trying to do the good and responsible thing did not seem to work out in my favor at all. And I have a terrible feeling that because I had to wait so long for the experience of being with another person before all this, I may never get the chance to ever do anything (sex, relationship, whatever) again. But, anyway (sorry to digress, I'm just really sad right now), I keep reading that if I boost my immune system up, it will help fight off the virus, so my question is should I go back into my doctor and request treatment or try to let my body fight off the virus on its own? This is especially directed towards people who have had the virus for a long time and, hopefully, have been able to get rid of it through natural means. I absolutely hate taking medicine, especially if I'm healthy enough not to.
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I'm sorry to hear how you got it. My getting it was pretty similar, I have had a fraction of the sexual partners of my friends, im seriously the group prude, and I used protection with the guy i think i got this from but it didnt matter. in retrospect i think i notice it on him but just didnt say anything WHAT AN IDIOT I AM!? haha.
but i wouldnt worry too much about it, ive not had a wart in 4 months and im pretty sure my body has it under control. i did a load of research and a massive detox, if you want any tips just let me know. ultimately this is all you can do, as there is no medicine for the virus itself.
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I promise you that you will have sex and a relationship and a happy life. Someone will accept you for you...warts and all. Bad joke. Sorry.But really, don't worry about it. One of my friends is a gyno and she said 90% of people clear the virus completely...meaning it's undetectable so it may not even still be in your system...within 2 years even without treatment. I think that most people seek treatment right away to speed the process along and for a bit of peace of mind. A little more like instant gratification in seeing results quickly. It's all up to you. You sound healthy to begin with, so I don't think you're immune system will have any problem kicking this thing out.
Also, just because your prayers may not have been answered immediately, doesn't mean God isn't listening. He is and He's working on your prayers. Please keep the faith.