HPV for nurses or docs out there

One of the ladies I was with a few months ago (not a provider) emailed me that she was diagnosed with HPV a few weeks ago. From what I have read, the immune system takes care of it over time (if you are healthy) even if high risk.

My questions comes, if I have uncovered sex with my GF, will we be reinfecting ourselves every time we have sex?

HPV, known as Human Papailoma Virus commonly known as Genital warts. This virus is of the same strain as cold sore viruses you may see on a persons lip. Breakout are common during times of stress or illness such as the Flu or colds. Some people even have break outs during times of extreme hot or cold weather. Now the way in which this virus gets to the genetalia is during an all out break out or within five to ten days before or after generally after is more suseptiple to spreading. When the lession is present if the infected individual performs oral sex on his or her partner the virus can be spread to the genitals in that manner. The virus is not life threatening in and of itself but since it is associated with the human immune system it can be a factor in intensifying other medical conditions such as Diabetes Malitis, Asthma, Arthritis, Heart Disease. and of course your defenses against HIV are not as strong as someone without HPV. You can never get rid of HPV you can only control it. Some people are carrriers of HPV and can transmit it but never actually acquire the disese. People with HPV should stay with one partner. Some people are more susceptiple to it than others. Being that many women shave the vaginal area if she is in a breakout stage you should notice many of the lessions are deep inside and out of view but there should be at least a few raised inflammed bumps visible to outside of her vagina. They would look very different from stubble from shaving. Now to basically answer your question if you have uncovered sex will you be reinfecting each every time you have sex. Well kinda yes and no. No because if she is not in a breakout stage she is at the lowest risk of transmitting the virus. But remember when I said they can transmitt the virus either five days before or five days after you may have to do some math and memory recall. Generally the stages of breakout and remission are very consistant with many people, so its often times very predictable when there is a safe time for unprotected sex. Well I hope this kinda gives ya an idea about HPV. As long as she takes good care of herself and you both understand how this silly little condition operates you should be able to engage in a normal sex life. Take care.

HPV Facts

There is no cure for the virus.

Is there a treatment for HPV or related diseases?
There is no treatment for the virus itself, but there are treatments for the diseases that HPV can cause:

Visible genital warts can be removed by the patient him or herself with medications. They can also be treated by a health care provider. Some people choose not to treat warts, but to see if they disappear on their own. No one treatment is better than another.

Cervical cancer is most treatable when it is diagnosed and treated early. But women who get routine Pap tests and follow up as needed can identify problems before cancer develops. Prevention is always better than treatment. [see www.cancer.org]

Other HPV-related cancers are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early. [see www.cancer.org]

RRP can be treated with surgery or medicines. It can sometimes take many treatments or surgeries over a period of years.

I'm not an expert...but I believe 80% of the adult population has antibodies against the HPV. That doesn't mean 80% of the population have genital warts, it just means they have been exposed to them and their body built antibodies against them. By the way....80% of women are not getting cervical cancer. There is a vaccine out there for the more common genital warts. Why are we all not getting that vaccine.???...well just think back to the 80% number. Do you have a teenager at home? Time to get them vacinated.

PS… don’t confuse the Herpes virus with the Human Papilloma virus (HPV).

I'm not an expert...but I believe 80% of the adult population has antibodies against the HPV. That doesn't mean 80% of the population have genital warts, it just means they have been exposed to them and their body built antibodies against them. By the way....80% of women are not getting cervial cancer. There is a vaccine out there for the more common genital warts. Why are we all not getting that vaccine.???...well just think back to the 80% number. Do you have a teenager at home? Time to get them vacinated.

PS… don’t confuse the Herpes virus with the Human Papilloma virus (HPV). Originally Posted by Woody Cialis

Your not getting the vaccine because it is only for young girls under the age of 24. They only give it to young girls because it is only affective in that age bracket, plus it has to do with preventing cervical cancer.

Actually, men...and women too.... are at risk of oral cancer from the HPV virus. My two grandsons have both recieved it. Then there is penile cancer, rectal CA...ahhh life is so much fun.

So after the age of 24 the vaccine doesn't work any more? It would still work and produce antibodies.....if you didn't already have them....and at that age many people often have just one steady partner in life....except for all us horndogs.....LOL

Actually, men...and women too.... are at risk of oral cancer from the HPV virus. My two grandsons have both recieved it. Then there is penile cancer, rectal CA...ahhh life is so much fun.

So after the age of 24 the vaccine doesn't work any more?....I don't think so. Originally Posted by Woody Cialis

Go look it up for yourself. There were ads on the TV and they said it could only be given to women under 24 or 25. Maybe they changed it since last year, but if they did my gyno owuld have said something. I will look it up and report back on what I find, as I would like the vaccine but I'm slightly over the age (28).

OK I found the link....it's only for girls/women between the ages of 9-26! Read it yourself, don't take my word for it. The main issue with HPV is it may cause ovarian cancer. So the point of this vaccine is ovarian cancer prevention.

http://www.gardasil.com/

Okay you are right....I copied this off the site you recommended....LOL....but read carefully....just remember, my two grandsons recieved this vaccine. I am not making this up.

You do everything you can for your child, and if he or she is still at the age where you’re making his or her health care decisions, this section is for you. It’s not too early to be thinking about a vaccine that could help protect your child against consequences of human papillomavirus (HPV). In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine vaccination with GARDASIL for girls ages 11 to 12, and for young women ages 13 through 26 who have not already been vaccinated. The CDC states that GARDASIL can be given to boys and young men ages 9 through 26, if you and the doctor decide it’s right for your son.
If your child is in his or her late teens or 20s, take a look around the rest of this site for information you can share with him or her.

ALSO....not alot of info out there on this part....but there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people between 35 and 60 developing oral cancer....it is being related to HPV and oral sex. So a few things to remember...after having oral sex (either gender) be sure to rinse your mouth and gargle with a good mouth wash like Listerine....and be sure when you see the dentist....ask them to check for oral cancer....most do....but specifically ask....and see your doc if you have an ulcer or sore in your mouth that doesn't go away..........it is much easier to treat in the early stages but it is generally a very fast spreading cancer....not to say too much here (LOL)....but I have seen 6 cases in the last year....all men between the age of 35 and 65....none survived. Seems to affect women too...but I just haven't personally seen it.

So for Gazu...who started this thread and is still worrying. Relax, chances are you are going to be okay. LOL...maybe you gave the virus to her. Not everyone has symptoms when they have them.

HPV, known as Human Papailoma Virus commonly known as Genital warts. This virus is of the same strain as cold sore viruses you may see on a persons lip. Breakout are common during times of stress or illness such as the Flu or colds. Some people even have break outs during times of extreme hot or cold weather. Now the way in which this virus gets to the genetalia is during an all out break out or within five to ten days before or after generally after is more suseptiple to spreading. When the lession is present if the infected individual performs oral sex on his or her partner the virus can be spread to the genitals in that manner. The virus is not life threatening in and of itself but since it is associated with the human immune system it can be a factor in intensifying other medical conditions such as Diabetes Malitis, Asthma, Arthritis, Heart Disease. and of course your defenses against HIV are not as strong as someone without HPV. You can never get rid of HPV you can only control it. Some people are carrriers of HPV and can transmit it but never actually acquire the disese. People with HPV should stay with one partner. Some people are more susceptiple to it than others. Being that many women shave the vaginal area if she is in a breakout stage you should notice many of the lessions are deep inside and out of view but there should be at least a few raised inflammed bumps visible to outside of her vagina. They would look very different from stubble from shaving. Now to basically answer your question if you have uncovered sex will you be reinfecting each every time you have sex. Well kinda yes and no. No because if she is not in a breakout stage she is at the lowest risk of transmitting the virus. But remember when I said they can transmitt the virus either five days before or five days after you may have to do some math and memory recall. Generally the stages of breakout and remission are very consistant with many people, so its often times very predictable when there is a safe time for unprotected sex. Well I hope this kinda gives ya an idea about HPV. As long as she takes good care of herself and you both understand how this silly little condition operates you should be able to engage in a normal sex life. Take care. Originally Posted by acp5762

Wrong, wrong, wrong! You are talking about herpes, not HPV. Two totally different things. The Herpes Simplex Virus causes cold sores on the lip. Human Papilloma Virus causes genital warts.

Check your facts before disseminating information on such an important subject. And learn how to spell while you're at it.

Papilloma
Genitalia
Susceptible x 2
Lesion x 2
Mellitus
Carriers
Disease
Inflamed
Transmit
Consistent

A helpful link:

http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/Provider6...raft_FINAL.pdf

Wrong, wrong, wrong! You are talking about herpes, not HPV. Two totally different things. The Herpes Simplex Virus causes cold sores on the lip. Human Papilloma Virus causes genital warts.

Check your facts before disseminating information on such an important subject. And learn how to spell while you're at it.

Papilloma
Genitalia
Susceptible x 2
Lesion x 2
Mellitus
Carriers
Disease
Inflamed
Transmit
Consistent Originally Posted by JustMe68

Well thank you for looking it up in the dictionary for me. I still get an A for effort. Yours is for research. Thanks again.

I too have thought about this. Would it not make sense to give this vaccine to boys in that age group to prevent them from getting HPV themselfs and potentialy passing on to a few young ladies?