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HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a group of over 100 infections that frequently are symptom free. Approximately 30% of this group are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that result in contact from an infected partner. One cannot prevent HPV by using condoms, since the virus may be present on skin surrounding the genitals.

HPV has recently received a great deal of attention because it is now known that some forms of HPV cause all forms of cervical cancer. HPV is often not noted by those infected. In some instances forms of HPV will result in genital warts that may be present on the genitals or around the anus, but frequently HPV presents no symptoms, or such insignificant symptoms that they are ignored by those infected.

HPV has no current cure. Oral medications may temporarily cause the warts to resolve. Yet like Herpes, the warts may also recur and need to be retreated at a later date. The real goal in treatment is to make the patient aware of the potential risks associated with HPV, since most diagnoses occur in the presence of an abnormal PAP smear test.

The PAP is part of what should be a yearly gynecological exam for women. It takes a tiny amount of tissue from the cervix, which is then examined by a lab to determine if any abnormal cells exist. Sometimes abnormal cells occur once only and never recur. In other cases, future pap smears will show continuing spread of abnormal cells indicating cervical cancer.

When genital warts are not present, the PAP is the only way to test for HPV. No test exists for men, which is unfortunate, since HPV may also cause penile cancer. In the absence of available testing, caution with sexual partners is urged by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the US. They suggest that if one chooses to be sexually active, they should do so with a long-term monogamous partner.

If one has multiple partners, one increases risk of contracting HPV. If a partner is aware that in the past, he or she has had genital warts, or an abnormal pap smear, it is only fair to communicate this to any potential partners to reduce risk to them. Unfortunately, one cannot be assured that a potential partner does not have HPV since testing methods are limited.

The risk of sexually transmitted HPV is further spread by ignorance. Sexually active teens tend not to realize that any type of contact with another person’s genitals can transmit HPV, and that most STDs can be spread without sexual intercourse. Lack of access to appropriate care and counseling should a teen become sexually active usually leads to teens being misinformed about the risk of sexual contact of any kind.

Since HPV is now indicated in a serious type of cancer, scientists are actively working to better methods for HPV diagnosis. There is also research into a possible vaccine at a future date. For now, the medical community is exerting its efforts toward education of the public about HPV, so that women will be certain not to skip their recommended yearly gynecological exams. The CDC also recommends that all who have genital warts or who have had contact with someone with HPV should discuss this with their physicians.

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Sex is a normal behavior, it's not going to CAUSE an abnormal pap. What can cause an abnormal pap is an STD or other things. If you think you're boyfriend gave you HPV (this is the virus that causes the cervical cells to show up abnormal, and can cause cervical cancer), then you should be worried. Just wait it out and see what happens, HPV is not very dangerous, and can be treated. Also, if you are pregnant, you would have to ask your doctor to get a pregnancy test done. Do the following: Ask your doctor to do an HPV test on you (this is done w/a pap, it cannot be done with a regular blood test). Get an STD test (they normally check for gonorrhea and chlamydia but ask for a herpes test as well, just to be safe). Get an HIV test (with the STD blood sample). And last but not least, ask for a pregnancy test as well (just to be safe), or go to the store before you pap and get the over the counter pregnancy tests. ..after these things, you'll be worry free! (WRITE THESE DOWN) Why don't you get birth control pills girl! It's your body, take care of it! I'm not gona give you a lecture, because if you're old enough to have sex, you should be old enough to take care of your body, and be safe. Just letting you know that there ARE resources out there so you can get FREE condoms AND FREE birth control pills. Ask your doctor when you go there. Good luck, and I'm sure everything will be fine =)

It takes a short time for a doctor to do a pelvic exam. I can't answer your other question about hpv, but can see by the fact that you thought the doctor may not have checked anything that you are really paranoid. You need to stop working yourself up.Lighten up and occupy your mind with other things. Stop worrying

HPV is really common, and there are many strains. Some strains are pretty easy to detect because they are linked with genital warts, and you will have an outbreak. But many strains are not symptomatic at all. The pap smear will detect whether you have any abnormal cervical cells, which will help the doctor make an HPV diagnosis.

Some forms of HPV are linked to cervical cancer. Other forms will "clear" themselves out of your body over time. If you're concerned, the best person to ask is your doctor.

You can also go to the website http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/ and do a search for "HPV" - you'll find a lot of info there.

I have HPV and it doesn't cause anything to change that me or my partner can see. I do not and have never had warts. Cervical pre cancerous cells did have to be removed but were microscopic. A pap test only takes a few minutes so I wouldn't worry. You should have the results in a few days.

HPV has over a 100 strains. About 30 can be transmitted. One strain causes warts on your hands, another can cause warts on your genitals, another causes plantar warts. Other strains do not show up as warts or anything else. There is a vaccine for HPV called Gardisil and works only if you don't already have HPV or the strains that it covers. Although if you have one strain it will protect you from the others. Your cervix would not look inflammed or different unless of course you have warts and they can be inside or outside that vagina, anus, cervix or rectum. Many strains you clear on you own. A pap test is for the "high-risk" types that cause cancer. Your doctor probably sends out the sample for testing and they will let you know if it is abnormal. Just because it's abnormal does not mean you have HPV, it could be for some other reason.

I remember pelvic exams being short mostly because the doctor is being respectful of you by not talking and being casual. My doctor would see me in his office after it was done and explain any problems or let me know everythings okay.

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hpv causes genital warts so your gyn would probably notice....but then so would you.