HPV vaccine with genital warts Posted: 02-12-08 22:29pm
I have been with my boyfriend for three
years. he is the only person ive ever been
with. About two yrs ago i found out i have
genital warts. my experience with this
particular doctor made me feel dirty and
disgusting - i was utterly humiliated.
because of that i have never had any other
checkups since. i have finally made an
appointment for next week to get a pap
test because im scared i have cancer now
cos ive left it too long. im terrified. i
feel so alone. can anyone give me advice
or tell me wat is to be expected during
the test etc.
Also is there any point in getting the HPV
vaccine when ive already got the disease?
i am so depressed and alone. My boyfriend
is abusive and cheats on me but i feel
like i have to stay with him because who
would want me now? i dont want to be alone
for the rest of my life and i would never
want to give anyone warts or put them thru
this.
any help would be appreciated
xx
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Georgia59
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Posted: 02-19-08 14:31pm
The HPV shot will not protect against a
strain you already have, but there are
many different strains, and the shot will
protect against you getting another
strain.
Genital warts are REALLY REALLY common.
Don't feel like you're dirty or alone,
there are millions of people who have
genital warts. Did you make an appointment
with a female doctor? That helps me not to
feel so embarassed.
Is this your first pap then? It's not bad.
Tell the doctor it's your first and she
will be more likely to go slowly and
explain everything before she does it,
especially if you tell her you are anxious
about it.
LEAVE YOUR BOYFRIEND! you can see another
guy- it's a really common std to have and
it can be dealt with. It's not the end of
the world.
You'll be ok!
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princess_562
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thanks 4 the support! Posted: 02-21-08 21:57pm
well i just came back from my pap test. it
was a man but he was alright. wasnt as
horrible as i imagined it to be. im so
scared about the results tho.
im really confused though.. no one seems
to have an answer about whether HPV stays
with you forever or not?
ive done my research and every site says
something different. when i went today i
asked him and he couldnt give me a
straight answer either?
ive heard that some women with abnormal
pap tests (who have hpv) can get normal
ones a couple of years later???? how does
that work if the viris is supposed to be
in your system forever?
and if it is in your system forever,
doesnt that mean that you will pass the
strain onto your children???/
xxxx
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Georgia59
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Overall, there isn't a clear answer. It
does seem that HPV goes away in most
women, however, there is debate about if
it is really gone or not. Either way, it
seems you are not likely to transmit it if
you have a clean pap.
I also read that 75% of people will be
infected with HPV during their lifetime.
It is so common, dont feel like you are
the only one who has it. And chances are,
it will go away.
Check out the website, and leave your
boyfriend!!!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 02-22-08 13:45pm
I'm gonna bump this over to std's.
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princess_562
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Posted: 02-23-08 02:35am
i read the article, it did make me feel a
little better. I just wish there was more
solid information about it.
i cant leave my boyfriend
i dont want to be alone for the rest of my
life. i could never have a sexual
relationship with someone else when there
is even a slight chance i could give them
this. And like the website said, even
whilst wearing condoms there is stil a
chance.
god im so depressed. i know my bf treats
me really badly and my friends and family
beg me to leave him, but all i can think
about is being alone and that is the
scariest thing in the world for me.
i dont know wat to do anymore. i cant talk
to anyone about this im so embarrassed and
ashamed. and angry. i dont want to
complain cos i know a lot of ppl have it
but its so unfair. a lot of my friends
have been with soooo many different guys
and they are clean. ive been with one
person! one! for four years! and i get a
std.
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ladyT02
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Posted: 02-24-08 21:40pm
it doesnt matter if you'll be alone, this
is your health your talking about. you
have to take care and love yourself before
you can even think of being with someone.
i used to think the same thing too, cause
i was afraid of being alone for the rest
of my life, but it doesnt work that way
hun. you really need to leave him and
build up your self esteem. you have your
family and your friends supporting you and
the people of this forum. i have HPV and
if i knew my boyfriend was cheating i'd
leave him in a heartbeat. cause i come
first, tell yourself that everyday "you
come first"
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Georgia59
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Posted: 02-25-08 08:43am
The article did say that the infection
really might clear up on it's own. SO you
aren't stuck with him forever, because
chances are, you won't be able to spread
the infection after a few years.
PLUS, there are medications you can take
if you're in a sexual relationship to
avoid giving the infection to anyone. Look
into it.
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princess_562
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Posted: 02-26-08 02:23am
thanks for ur support, you are both right,
i guess im just young and scared atm. when
i have built up my immune system and self
esteem, i hope to leave him.
i didnt know that there was medication? is
that for spreading warts or hpv 16 &
18?
could you give me any links to websites?
