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Wow Just Wow
Hey everyone, I have posted before on these forums. I was diagnosed with HPV low risk 6-11 November 30. I had one small 1mm wart removed surgically and knock on wood I have had nothing since. Initially, the trauma of finding out and the shock and awe took control of my life and triggered anxiety, but the more I read about it and educated myself about the commonality of it, I calmed down and am beginning to feel like myself again. So your wondering why I am posting.
Today, I went to a new doctor, family practice because I have a cold, throat hurts etc. The conversation came up about my HPV and I asked her a few questions. Is it me or every doctor has a different opinion on HPV and genital warts. The one question I asked her which I have gotten multiple answers is: If I am wart free, am I still contagious ? She answered adamantly no. She asked me if I had a condyloma accumata, I said yes, she said as long as it was removed then I am not contagious. I have heard from 3 or more doctors that this is not true. I can't get a straight answer on this. She also opined that it can be cleared after five months if I have no warts. This is maddening because I get different answers from different healthcare professionals.
Today, I went to a new doctor, family practice because I have a cold, throat hurts etc. The conversation came up about my HPV and I asked her a few questions. Is it me or every doctor has a different opinion on HPV and genital warts. The one question I asked her which I have gotten multiple answers is: If I am wart free, am I still contagious ? She answered adamantly no. She asked me if I had a condyloma accumata, I said yes, she said as long as it was removed then I am not contagious. I have heard from 3 or more doctors that this is not true. I can't get a straight answer on this. She also opined that it can be cleared after five months if I have no warts. This is maddening because I get different answers from different healthcare professionals.
I'm not sure I exactly understand your question- what are you asking if it is the same for women?
I am not sure for women but I am fairly certain that HPV 6-11 (genital warts) are the same for women, they are the low risk causing non cancerous form of HPV. I also was like you and was anxious coudln't sleep. The more time goes on, and you read and educate yourself, you realize that this is the most common STD and some of my friends even have it. It is definately a life changer. I was sleeping with women left and right and my behavior has changed sexually. I actually want to settle down and meet a nice woman, and have a family. One thing HPV did was provide me a wake up call that I need to be more careful and make certain changes in my life. At first I felt dirty, I beat myself up, tried to figure out who I got it from, but as the doctors said I could of had it for years and been assymptomatic. Right now I am taking it day to day just living life, trying to stay happy and let nature takes its course. I know your anxious and upset, but once you get of the sterostype and stigma and realize warts are a skin condition, you will see its not the end of the world.
but does that go for women too????? I mean i would think it would but you never really know! i hope so..... reading this post just made me calm down so much more and i may actually be able to sleep tonight.
is that the same as having an inactive case of hpv ? i have a friend that just got a pap and she was told that she has an inactive case of hpv. does that also mean that hers is not contagious ?
To answer your question Wow Just Wow, no its not just you. You will never get the one same answer from all doctors. You may know see or hear the term "Practice" when seeking medical information from doctors. I.E. General Practice, Family Practice or Practitioner, ect. Doctors don't necessarily know the facts because their doctors, they only practice diagnosis, medicine, other forms of treatment, etc. Some doctor have more practice than others. But doesn't make them any more intelligent. Some doctors don't have as much pratice, but that doesn't make them any less intelligent. One thing to think about is that when practicing some thing the goal is to make progress, perfection will never be achieved.
Thank you for your answer. No rush. My anxiety about my situation has subsided substantially I am just trying to educate myself. It would be nice when you have time if we can have a discussion. Have a great day.
I'm in a bit of a hurry right now, but I'll comment on this really fast. The doctor that told you that you are no longer contagious after six months of being wart free is correct, based on what my general practitioner, my dermatologist, and Dr. HHH and Dr. Hook have said on here. I've also done a bunch of reading in the medical journals about it. They say the same thing. I may comment on this more later, but if you're asking the community here what their opinion is on the subject- the consensus here, and among most doctors is this: most people who develop genital warts (90+% or more) clear the virus within two years, with the vast majority clearing within a few months. Once they are clear, they are no longer contagious. Now, the virus may remain in the body at a cellular level (you will always have some HPV DNA), but the viral load is so low that it can't be detected and it is no longer infectious.
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