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I had protected vaginal sex with a person 11 weeks ago that I didn't know their STD status. I got tested 11 weeks after encounter and I'm wondering how conclusive will a test be at 11 weeks. I recently noticed very small flesh colored growths on my penis head. They don't hurt or are redish or white either. I don't know if it could be herpes or HPV. I do belive I have HPV because I have single genital wart looking growth that I've have for 8 months on my shaft but these look different.
The herpes tests I took are HSV 1 & 2 IGG type specific AB. They're negative so far.
The herpes tests I took are HSV 1 & 2 IGG type specific AB. They're negative so far.
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I would trust the 11 week results. It would be very unlikely that they would change in one week (antibodies can take up to 12 weeks to develop).
Also, your symptoms do not sound like herpes. The spot on your shaft could be HPV, but I'm wondering if the others are pearly penile papules. The spot on your penis could also be a fordyce spot.
Has a doctor seen all of this?
Also, your symptoms do not sound like herpes. The spot on your shaft could be HPV, but I'm wondering if the others are pearly penile papules. The spot on your penis could also be a fordyce spot.
Has a doctor seen all of this?
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I do have penile papules and fordyce spots. These look different.
doctors haven't seen the new growths on my penis head. I just noticed them like a week or two ago. They're not as noticeable as when I first saw them.
Doctos have seen my first growth on my shaft and couldn't identify it as HPV or benign growth unless they do a biopsy.
I had a HPV exposure. So I'm assuming it's HPV. I did bloodwork and I have vitamin D deficiency so I'm assuming more warts appeared because of that.
doctors haven't seen the new growths on my penis head. I just noticed them like a week or two ago. They're not as noticeable as when I first saw them.
Doctos have seen my first growth on my shaft and couldn't identify it as HPV or benign growth unless they do a biopsy.
I had a HPV exposure. So I'm assuming it's HPV. I did bloodwork and I have vitamin D deficiency so I'm assuming more warts appeared because of that.
How deficient are you? Are you taking a supplement?
You can also get the warts treated, if they think it's that.
You can also get the warts treated, if they think it's that.
My vitamin D is 13 ng/mL.
I'm not taking supplements at the moment but I'm going to. I have a follow up appointment for my bloodwork soon.
I'm going to wait if my body can clear the warts within the 2 years. If it can't, I might think of getting them treated.
The reason I want to wait is because I want to see if my body clears HPV by itself. Assuming it's HPV.
I'm not taking supplements at the moment but I'm going to. I have a follow up appointment for my bloodwork soon.
I'm going to wait if my body can clear the warts within the 2 years. If it can't, I might think of getting them treated.
The reason I want to wait is because I want to see if my body clears HPV by itself. Assuming it's HPV.
Treating the warts doesn't clear the virus. Even if the warts go away on their own, the virus might still be in your body, so waiting to see if they go away on their own doesn't necessarily prove anything.
Getting them biopsied can help you know if they are a strain your current partner is protected from. The current vaccine protects against the 9 most common strains, two of which are the strains that cause genital warts. There are at least 10 strains that cause genital warts, though 6 and 11, the two covered in the vaccine, are the most common.
If they are spreading, getting them treated can help slow that down. Also, you mentioned that they are on the head of your penis. If they start to block your urethral opening, you must get that treated.
Your vitamin D is quite low - not considered a severe deficiency yet, but definitely talk to your doctor about the supplements. Vit D deficiency is pretty common - I am also deficient and take a supplement.
Getting them biopsied can help you know if they are a strain your current partner is protected from. The current vaccine protects against the 9 most common strains, two of which are the strains that cause genital warts. There are at least 10 strains that cause genital warts, though 6 and 11, the two covered in the vaccine, are the most common.
If they are spreading, getting them treated can help slow that down. Also, you mentioned that they are on the head of your penis. If they start to block your urethral opening, you must get that treated.
Your vitamin D is quite low - not considered a severe deficiency yet, but definitely talk to your doctor about the supplements. Vit D deficiency is pretty common - I am also deficient and take a supplement.
I see, for now i have biopsies on hold. I know they have to inject my genitals with anesthesia in order to get it removed and I don't think I'm mentally ready for that. I want to focus on my other std results first and then go from there. I know it's not the best idea but I'll get them treated if they start affecting my urethra.
I read an experiment on HPV that both partners in a monogamous relationship end up sharing HPV whether they use protection or not. So my only option to protect anyone from HPV is to not have sex. If that strain is not covered by the vaccine, assuming it's HPV.
Something I don't understand is if it's possible to spread genital warts to another part of the body or if each strain shows symptoms on specific areas.
I read an experiment on HPV that both partners in a monogamous relationship end up sharing HPV whether they use protection or not. So my only option to protect anyone from HPV is to not have sex. If that strain is not covered by the vaccine, assuming it's HPV.
Something I don't understand is if it's possible to spread genital warts to another part of the body or if each strain shows symptoms on specific areas.
The strains of HPV that affect the genitals ONLY affect the genitals, maybe the mouth. That's it.
There are 100s of strains of HPV, and they all have their specific roles. Certain strains only cause Plantar warts that affect your feet, others only affect the genitals and/or mouth, some only affect the genitals. Some only affect certain types of skin on your body. You don't have to worry about spreading these to any other area on your body.
Yes, it's true that partners will share HPV, regardless of condom use. Your partner has already been exposed if you've had sex with her. HPV affects the entire genital area, and you can be infectious from skin that the condom doesn't cover, even if you don't have warts there.
Usually, when doing a biopsy of the penis, they will use a local anesthetic to the area before the injection so you don't feel the injection, or the sensation is greatly reduced.
It's something to think about if they keep spreading, anyway.
Treating them is not very painful at all. I know it's your penis, and there's a lot that goes with that, but if needed, please don't hesitate.
Hang in there. :)
There are 100s of strains of HPV, and they all have their specific roles. Certain strains only cause Plantar warts that affect your feet, others only affect the genitals and/or mouth, some only affect the genitals. Some only affect certain types of skin on your body. You don't have to worry about spreading these to any other area on your body.
Yes, it's true that partners will share HPV, regardless of condom use. Your partner has already been exposed if you've had sex with her. HPV affects the entire genital area, and you can be infectious from skin that the condom doesn't cover, even if you don't have warts there.
Usually, when doing a biopsy of the penis, they will use a local anesthetic to the area before the injection so you don't feel the injection, or the sensation is greatly reduced.
It's something to think about if they keep spreading, anyway.
Treating them is not very painful at all. I know it's your penis, and there's a lot that goes with that, but if needed, please don't hesitate.
Hang in there. :)
Thanks for the information :)
You're welcome. :)
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