I just saw the following quote on the
above website:
"There is no "cure" for HPV infection,
although in most women the infection goes
away on its own. The treatments provided
are directed to the changes in the skin or
mucous membrane caused by HPV infection,
such as warts and pre-cancerous changes in
the cervix".
I am somewhat confused. Do they mean the
wart or the virus when they say that the
'infection' goes away on it's own??
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mod3
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 2 Location: California
Posted: 06-04-07 13:25pm
.in some people the infection does go away
on its own, but not in all people.
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Anne123
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 290 Location: Canada
Posted: 06-04-07 13:51pm
Yes, that is correct. I heard (in a
University level sex class) and confirmed
with my doctor that yes, in many cases the
body actually rids itself of the virus
(eventually). So, if you have genital
warts and treat them it is possible to
never have an outbreak again.
There is no test for the .H.P.V virus
itself, however so even if you suspect
your body has rid itself of the virus (no
warts, no irregular cells on pap smear),
it is still possible you still have it and
can pass it on.
