I found out I had hpv after getting a second opinion about an abnormal pap test. Apparently because my pap was low grade they diagnosed me with hpv. I only find this out when I went in for the second opinion, the first Dr. Never bothered to tell me this, just told me I would need a colposcopy to rule out cervical cancer. They did the colpo and I had cin 1,2 an 3 and I subsequently had a cryotherapy to treat the cin. I have not had my 3 month follow up pap test. Am crossing my finger that the cin won't return

what first went thru my mind was medical question, that stupid Dr. Never even told me this, I had to ask the second dr "could I have hpv" and then she told me I already did.

Really, hpv is soooooooo prevelent these days. Basicaly any girl who is sexual active will have it at some point and most of the time they may not even know about it and it'll clear up on its own. So as far as the stigma I really didn't give a crap. I was more concered about the potential risk for cervical cancer. But only certain type of hpv put you at risk. If you are concerned you may want to request a test to see what type you have.

As far as who gave it to me, I assume m boyfriend of 3 years. Alhough he was routinely std tested before we become a couple they do not always test for hpv unless you specifically request it. So I could have gotten it from him or another partner I suppose

i received cryotherpay (freezing of the cells) for the abnormal cells on the cervix. But I had no warts to take care. So I suppose I properly took care of it. Hope this helps. I know this all can be a bit scary at first but I have come to accept it as a part of being sexually active in the 21st century. But I suppose that's what happens when you contract gential herpes the first time you have protected sex with you long term boyfriend who was previously std tested.

Just wanted to make for those who don't know

there is no std test for hpv for men. The test for hpv is only avaliable for women through the pap smear. Men can only be diagnosed with hpv if they carry the hpv strands that cause the warts and that is because the warts are visible. If the man is carrier of the type of hpv that causes the cervical displasyas the only way the man can know is by word of their partner. Like I have the hpv cervical type and now my bf knows that he is officially a carrier. I told him before we ever had sex. The guy who gave me the hpv had no clue he was a carrier. I knew he was the one who gave it to me as he was my first.

Was told I have hpv, high grade dysplaysia late 2000, a couple months later, I had a cold cone biopsy... No probs with the biopsy except 2 humongous blood clots 2 weeks after.... Within 6 months I was told I had another abnormal pap but they wanted to just watch it and the next time I had a pap (different doctor), they told me it was normal, no probs... Anyway, twice i've had a pap since the biopsy and was told that I don't have much of a cervix left, but the doc that examined me when I had misscarriage a couple years later, told me that my cervix or hpv had nothing to do with it... Supposedly, you can't say for sure where or whom you got it from b/c they say you can have it for years and not know it, but I know where I got it from and I let him know it... I'm not totally humiliated b/c I have a sexually transmitted 'virus', but it was a wake up call... I've met quite a few other women that have hpv and different stories and treatment and it's amazing that as common as it is, it's never really talked about... I didn't know there are symtoms...

The first thing anyone should know about hpv is that it is the most common sexually transmitted disease/virus out there.

When I found out I had hpv, I had no knowledge of it, and I was very upset and ashamed. But I started researching hpv and became less and less ashamed, even comfortable with having it. The truth is, in women between the ages of 15 and 40, about 80% of them will have hpv at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if a guy has hpv, and there are no symptoms or repurcussions for a guy either.

I was 19 when I found out I had hpv. I asked my nurse if there was any way to tell who gave it to me. Since hpv can remain dormant for years, there is no way to find out exactly who gave it to you, although i'm 99% sure I know who gave it to me.

I went through 2 colposcopies and 2 rounds of cryotherapy before I had a normal pap smear. The colposcopy doesn't hurt; in fact it really didn't feel like much of anything. The cryotherapy was very uncomfortable for me, like a really really really bad menstral cramp. But other than that, I had no side effects.

I recently had another pap smear, a year and a half after my last cryotherapy. It came back normal! The nurse said they will keep an eye on it for 5 years, but I should have normal pap smears from here on out.

The one thing you should remember about hpv is that nearly everyone has it! It's nothing to be ashamed of and it's nothing to be fearful of - unless you don't get it treated. If you leave it untreated, you may get cervical cancer. Just be sure to get annual pap smears and you will be fine.

When did you find out you had hpv?
2 years ago.

How did you find out you had hpv?
Called by a nurse after my first gyno visit.

What was the first thing went through your mind when you found out?
What? I have no idea what that is.
Who gave you hpv?
No idea. 2 years ago was my first test ever and first gyno visist a the age of 21. So who knows how long I have had it.
Did you treat yourself properly for hpv?
I have visits every 3-6 months several biospys, many paps and a cone biopsy and colposcopys. I have high-riskhpv with cell change on the cervix.
Have you had symtoms return?
I have never had a clear pap smear.
Do you think hpv has really changed your life?
Yes it has changed. I dont want sex anymore.
Anyone ever get cervical cancer from hpv?
I am in the beggining stagesof cervical cancer.

I found out that I have hpv, about two years ago. It's low grade. I've had those coloscopys, and my doctor said there was barely anything there. Cuz I seen them do the procedure, and I didn't see anything there. But I still have to go back and get another one done. My paps keep coming back abnoramal. I guess there are different strands. Some cause cancer, some don't. Thats what my gyno told me

I found out last november that I had hpv. It had been 2 yrs since I was to see my gyno. I went in for a regular exam, only to find out that I had hpv. I was really upset, I knew that it was a virus that came from sex, even though I am not one to sleep around, I still felt dity. How did this happen to me??? I did my research an found out that it is a very common thing, but that didnt make me feel much better.
I had the pinch biopsy done. Then my doctor wanted to do a cone biopsy. After that he told me it was cin iii with the presents of carcinoma. He wanted to do a hysterectomy asap. I didnt argue. I was scared an just wanted this over. By march of 2006 I had my hysterectomy. I had some complications with that, but now I am doin good.
I have had my share of hard times over the yrs. An I had been in a 14 yr marriage that I was not happy with. After all I have dealt with over the yrs, and after this I decided I was gonna be happy with my life. I have since endded my marriage an I reconnected with my high school sweetheart. Next to my kids this man is everything to me. He makes me so happy. He tells me everyday how beautiful I am an how much he loves me. I went from being married to a man that made me feel like I didnt exist, even when I was goin through all this with the hpv an my surgery he was not there for me. Now I have someone who makes me feel like i'm on top of the world.
How has this changed my life????? It made me realize how fast your life can come crashing down on you. It changed it for the better I have to say.

Does anyone here who have hpv and the warts that come with it have msn so that I can talk to them about it...If soo plz reply thanks alot

I got the low risk hpv from a partner who lied about having it. I asked him on numerous occassions before we became sexuality active if he had been tested for everything - he said yes. He had what looked like skin tags (only a few on his testicles) - which I saw only after we had sex. I asked him what they were, he said he had them all his life. Later on an ex of his contacted me and told me he had genital warts and didn't care about passing it on.
Turns out she was right. All I can say, is that you should get it treated right away. Mine took the 6 month incubation period to show up. At first they were just skin coloured bumps (almost like an ingrown hair) and then they turned into skin tags - I went to the clinic and started treatment immediately. I am responding very well to the treatment (3 treatments in I am almost cleared up) they expect it will take 2-3 more.
I intend to wait until my pap comes back clear three times before I have sex again. It sucks, but I dont want to responsible for giving this to anyone. I have spoken to friends who have had the low grade and although doctors cannot give you a 100% (they are not allowed) that it has left your system - it is possible, but you have to wait and it is not a guarantee.

well i found out 6 months ago i really dont thing i really had it but when i found out i was pissed buy my bf is very understanding he was with me. i dont knwo how i got it to be honest all i know was my doc said i had it and the pa was adnormall and to come back in 6 months to retake the hpv test and pa well my 6 montsh was 2 weeks ago and i got the best news i have ever had the pap was clear and no hov not sure how or where it went. but i kept asking the doc if he was sure so i am just lucky.

sorry i'm not a woman but was recently diagnosed with this "HPV", I have not had any sexual contact in over three years and when I did was with the same female and she is not infected.
I did have a colonoscopy to check for another problem i was having and low and behold six months later I now have HPV, "anal warts".
Basically my doctors telling me I'm gay, ok.
yeah that's what i got and
that's my story and I'm stik'n to it, they are spreading this disease around on there medical instruments but they've run into an anal virgin who has never had high risk sex or multiple partners, ever.
If u ever wonder why u go to a doctor and be fine then six months or a year later suddenly have some contagious disease, they're the one that probably gave it to you.