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.
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Related News Article Reports:
Women: Too Old for HPV Vaccine shots?
health.com, USA
Why you might want the Gardasil HPV vaccine shot no matter your age, plus other ways to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts.
Sexual diseases - what to look out for
Cambridge Evening News - Cambridge,England,UK
Genital warts - the most common STI, caused by the human papilloma virus. Warts may take from two weeks to several
months to appear after coming into contact with the virus. Genital warts can appear on their own or in groups,
internally or externally, and are often tiny and difficult to see. Genital Warts are usually painless but may occasionally
itch or cause inflammation.
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