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Repeat Pap Smear for HPV Posted: 02-22-08 15:56pm


Received a letter from my GYN today saying that my test results for my Pap Smear are within normal limits. Does that mean that I no longer have HPV? Will it ever come back if I no longer engage in sexual activity? Does it mean that even if I ever do have another relationship, that I will have to use protection so I don't pass HPV on to another partner even if it shows I am clear? Does HPV live in your system for the rest of your life? Thanks.

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Posted: 02-22-08 21:49pm


Congrats Roberta on being clear! What it means is that the virus is now in it's dormant state. That's good news. The not so good news is that it can flare up again. Particulary if you were diagnosed with a high risk strain. For low risk strains once your body has built the inmunity it usually never comes back. So yes the virus is with you for life just like any of the other viruses (hcv, hiv...) . Once the virus is dormant I'm not sure if you can pass it on but I wouldn't have sex with someone who has a high risk strain of hpv dormant not even with condoms.

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That is Posted: 02-22-08 22:21pm


a real heartbreaker Nightangel. Then, I did really throw my life away for somebody who gave me HPV, who still says he never had it. Now, no matter what, I can never have a relationship with anybody? Pretty sure that is how I got it. From his girlfriend who claimed she had flu like symptoms, went in and was tested. She claimed she was clear. Maybe she was, maybe she wasn't. He believed her. I never did. I do have the high risk types. If I could only go back, I would have called the Sheriff to have that guy removed from my property. Would have been better off in more ways than one. It is just so hard to wrap my mind around the concept that I have HPV and the person who gave it to me, the carrier, is free of the disease. I am certain it all comes down to the genetic factor. Some of us are more prone to certain diseases and resistant to others.

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Posted: 02-23-08 03:56am


I have HPV too, I'm waiting on my results tho. I was clear when I met my current boyfriend, and then I suddenly have HPV. He had been with quite a few sex partners before he met me so he got it from one of them. I told him he might have it too but there's no test for men to determine that. He doesn't blame me or anything, he doesn't think I'm sluty for having HPV, or anything like that. I told him there's no cure but that its something common almost everyone gets it at some point in their lives. I thought he would change towards me but its made us stronger you.ll be ok.

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And to you too Posted: 02-24-08 00:24am


Lady T02. When I first found this wonderful eHealth Forum, and my doctor called me to tell me I had HPV with the high risk types for cervical cancer, it blew me away. Firstly, as I had a hysterectomy when I was a young woman. How could this be a danger for me? Truth be told, they leave part of the cervix in there and yes, it is a danger for me. I know I never slept around. My husband died years ago and even before that we were not sexually together. He was diabetic and had congestive heart failure. My paps came back clear and then six months ago, this diagnosis which at the time showed HPV with the high risk types. Had a repeat pap last week and it came back normal. There are some really amazing women on this forum. Starting with Kia, Nightangel, Futureshock, Birch, Eiri, and also good advisors HomerX, Marvel. I could go on and on. These are really good people. Good luck. And, I have learned that even though I never had it before, maybe I met a person who gave me not only HPV but some good things that added to my life spiritually, emotionally and in other good ways. It is hard to separate it out like the wheat from the field. We don't always get to take away only the good part. Maybe, sometimes, we take away also the good with the bad. The bad being the part that is hardest to learn from. Otherwise, where and why would we be willing to stop, listen and learn?

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Posted: 02-24-08 21:32pm


thats very true roberta777. when i was diagnosed with HPV i couldnt understand how i was going to cope with it emotionally. i thought my boyfriend would leave me, or wouldnt understand, or even think i was slutty like i said. i've only had 3 sexual partners my entire life, never slept around or had a one night stand, i have always been aware of any changes to my body and i always go to the doctor to take care of myself. so when this happened i was shocked. my boyfriend was in the military so he has been around the world so to speak. he told me he had alot of sexual partners but i dont know if he ever used protection with them(even thought the doctor told me that condoms dont work to protect against HPV) but if i was clear before i met him, and now i have it. im very sure he gave it to me. i dont blame him because when i told him he had no clue what i was tlaking about until i explained what HPV was. i dont see any remorse in him or anything so i dont know if he even cares how this is affecting me emotionally. but as long as i have this forum i know i'll get that extra boost of support i need

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LadyT02 Posted: 02-24-08 22:00pm


with these guys, they never have any signs of HPV. Why do they even worry? They for the most part just twiddle their thumbs when you are sitting there sweating blood, scared you have HPV. For them, it is nothing. Because, for the most part until science finally catches up and says, Yes, Right! Men Look They are linked to HPV with the HPV high risk type 33. Trust me, I have done a lot of research. In the United Kingdom and Sweden, research has shown there is a strong possibility of connection. For us, LadyT02, I hear what you are saying. You sound like a very young woman and please, as long as you take care of yourself, I am sure you will be fine. Just let your doctor advise you. I just took my second pap smear and it showed I am clear. I trust Nightangel who tells me that with my type, I have it and need to protect my self with semi-annual pap smears. As I said before, there are some wonderful people on this forum. Also wanted to recommend Georgia, a wonderful person. If you ever see her name, know she is true. Good luck. Roberta

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Posted: 02-25-08 12:07pm


I was just wondering what exactly HPV is.. I've heard of it before, but don't really understand it. I read that it's a very common virus and usually goes away on its own. But from what I'm reading here it sounds like it's very serious and that it never goes away. Can you really never have sex again after you get HPV? The website I was reading said that 80% of women will get it. Also, how can you protect yourself against it if there is no HPV test for men? And is there any way to get it besides sexual contact?

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Posted: 02-25-08 14:08pm


It does seem as though if you test clear after having it, you can't pass it on. However, that is not 100 proven, so always always be careful. In many cases it does seem to go away on it's own. there are also medications you can take if you're in a relationship to stop from spreading it to your partner.

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Posted: 02-25-08 23:38pm


Do all abnormal paps mean you have HPV? or is there a difference?

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just got the call Posted: 04-01-08 23:14pm


I got the call today that my pap smear was abnormal and then they tested further and said I have HVP I am freaking out. On a scale of 1 - 10 10 being the worst I am classified as a level 3. What on earth does that mean? I am sure that I caught this from my boyfriend whom has had multiple partners Now what. I am scheduled to have further testing in 3 weeks they are going to take a sample. Talking to my boyfriend is going to be an interesting conversation as he will say he does not have anything - no tests for a guy? what is with that? How do I make sure it was him I contracted it from or was it my ex- husband? Hmm just recently divorced after a 25 year marriage. I am so confused and just do not know when to say anything to the boyfriend don't want to accuse, will I loose him? What now as I have just entered this new world of dating and this happens with the first relationship.