Sexually Transmitted Diseases Forum - HPV vaccine with genital warts

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

Replies(8)

Georgia59

replied on February 19th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

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!

princess_562

replied on February 21st, 2008

New User

thanks 4 the support!

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. Sad

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

Georgia59

replied on February 22nd, 2008

Especially eHealthy

http://www.ashastd.org/hpv/hpv_learn_myths .cfm
check out this site, it's really really helpful.

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!!!

Georgia59

replied on February 22nd, 2008

Especially eHealthy

I'm gonna bump this over to std's.

princess_562

replied on February 23rd, 2008

New User

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 Sad

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.

CoolGlassofH2O

replied on February 24th, 2008

Experienced User

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"

Georgia59

replied on February 25th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

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.

princess_562

replied on February 26th, 2008

New User

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?

xx

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