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[Amuran]

I have been diagnosed with genital warts last summer. I was pregnant and had a slight burning sensation while urinating, so I decided to have myself checked for stds etc. Test came back all clear but turned out I had genital warts. I didn’t think much of it since it was only one tiny bump and one skintag looking wart next to my thigh which has been frozen off and fell off a week later. After giving birth the wart seemed to have disappeared. Now three months later I found another bump in the dam area between anus and vagina. Because I had forgotten all about genital warts I thought this was a harmless spot and tried to squeeze it. It didn’t pop though. Shortly after I went to change my babies diaper. touching her everywhere down there. later i realised that it is a wart now i am scared to death that i may have given it to my little daughter this way. God knows how many times I would have touched her don there with infected hands.
I love my little daughter so much and I could never forgive myself if I passed something on so carelessly.
Now I can also feel a burning sensation in my anus and between large and small labia. But nothing visible yet.
I was thinking of going to my GP just to tell her about it, in case my daughter develops it. I don’t want anybody thinking that I am abusing my child. I read the warts go away by themselves and I believe it since I had the same experience with warts on my hands and feet.Do you think I should have a pap test?I am also really worried about my relationship. Me and my husband have been married for 6 years but had no intercourse in about a year due to pregnancy and birth. My partner has not got any visible bumps on his penis, so I was wondering if it is recommended to have oral sex? When will we be able to have normal intercourse again and can we pass the warts back and forth to each other?How likely is it that my husband has hpv or will develop genital warts.Is it possible he will never develop warts?

[Edward W Hook, MD]

I'm please I could help.  EWH

[Amuran]

Thank you doctor!

[Edward W Hook, MD]

No, you 6 year old is not at risk either.

Finally, warts are typically asymptomatic.  I doubt that you burning is related to HPV>  EWH

[Amuran]

Thank you for your quick reply and for reassuring me. would it still be unlikely if my baby had a sore/red bottom at the time?  i also have a 6 year old. could i have passed it on to him by sharing a towel for example?

sorry i am just really worried about my children.

also i mentioned a slight burning sensation while urinating. does this have something to do with the warts?

Thanks,

Alisha

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Welcome to the Forum.  I'll be happy to comment.  Let me first reassure you that you are unlikely to have passed your HPV (wart) to your infant on your hands.  There is no good evidence that infection is transmitted in this way.  

Now, let's discuss your other questions.  Please remember that HV infections are common and present in about 80% adults.  That your wart appeared to recur is not unusual and happens about 25% of the time after wart treatment.  Your husband has already been exposed to whatever HPV you have and there is no reason to modify your current, ongoing sexual activity because of your HPV.  As far as you are concerned, other than getting your wart treated, the only thing you need to do is follow recommendations for routine PAP smears.

For more information on HPV I have attached a link to a prior response that my colleague, Dr. Handsfield made to another client.  In addition, I would suggest you look at the ASHA (American Sexual Health Association) web site for more information.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/HPV-Transmission/show/1522088

I hope these responses are helpful to you. EWH