My wife just found out that she has internal genital warts from HPV virus. She is going to have them removed.
I understand that I too could have the HPV virus, although I do not have any visible
genital warts or STD symptoms.
Does anyone know what I need to do and what kind of examine a doctor will do on me? I'm worried she may be playing around.
Any information at all would be helpful.
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Just because you can't see genital warts doesn't mean you don't have the papillomavirus (HPV). The HPV infection can have a long incubation period, meaning months can pass between the time a person is infected with the virus and the time a person notices the STD warts in the genital area. Sometimes, the warts can take years to develop. Your doctor may be able to diagnose the disease just by examining you. Also, your doctor may be able to identify some otherwise invisible warts in your genital tissue by applying vinegar (acetic acid) to areas of your body that might be infected. This solution causes infected areas to whiten, which makes them more visible.
Information about the new HPV test for a woman 30 years of age or older to take.
Posted by anonymous: - Genital warts HPV virus infection
My girlfriend of six months just informed me she had genital warts virus infection 25 years ago but was treated for them...
Posted by malaon: - Imiquimod treatment for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
Imiquimod is likely to be the medication treatment your health professional recommends first for external genital warts.
Imiquimod may be used at home after a health professional teaches you how to apply it.
It is not known whether imiquimod is safe to use during pregnancy or on children under the age of 12. In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved imiquimod for anyone age 12 and older.
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Expert: Older people also at risk for STDs
West Valley news
While STDs pose a real risk for people of all ages, older adults are often more susceptible to infection. As part of the aging process, the body loses its hormonal protection of the tissues, which serves as a barrier against infection. Loss of this natural protection coupled with the fact that many older individuals have other health conditions that weaken their overall immunity further increases the risk.
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