Do I need to disclose HPV?

HPV can stay in the body for 10-20 years. Finding out you have HPV doesn't mean you or your partner have been unfaithful. It's your decision whether or not to tell your partner you have HPV.

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Should I tell my parents if I have HPV?

Should I tell my parents I have HPV? It is entirely your decision who you tell about an HPV infection. You should know that there is no way to tell when you got infected or who gave the infection to you. You can have HPV for many years without any symptoms.

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Should my boyfriend get tested for HPV if I have it?

Does my husband/partner need to be tested? No your husband/partner does not need to be tested. HPV is very common, and we do not know how long you may have had it. Your partner is also likely to have had HPV, and they may still have it, or their body may have dealt with it.

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Is HPV a reportable STI?

This disease is not reportable. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of common viruses that can affect both males and females. HPV can be spread by skin-to-skin contact during any type of sexual activity with an infected person, even when no symptoms are present.

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Which STI does not need to be reported?

Non-reportable STIs are: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Genital Herpes. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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Debunking HPV Myths

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Can I clear HPV in 6 months?

90% of new HPV infections will clear up or become undetectable on their own within two years, and most of these infections will actually clear up in the first 6 months. Long-term infections of high-risk types of HPV, which have the potential to cause cancer, are estimated to occur in only 1% of those infected.

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Is HPV contagious for life?

Is HPV contagious for life? Not necessarily. You're contagious for as long as you have the virus — regardless of whether or not you have symptoms. For example, even if your genital warts have disappeared, you can still spread the HPV that caused them if the virus is still in your body.

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Should I be worried about HPV positive?

A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. It doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it's a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future.

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How did I get HPV if I am married?

How did I get HPV? HPV is a sexually-acquired virus. Even if you were to have sex with a single partner in your life, using condoms every time, there is an 80% chance you will acquire HPV in your lifetime. HPV can be spread by contact between genital skin, so LGBQTI people can also get the virus.

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Why do people say no to the HPV vaccine?

The reasons they give include the fact that the vaccine is too new, there are concerns about long-term safety (13), they are worried about the side effects, they think their daughter is too young (14), or they may not feel that their daughter is at risk of an HPV-related disease, such as cervical cancer.

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What do you do if you test positive for HPV?

If you got a positive HPV test and your Pap test was abnormal, your doctor will probably follow up with a colposcopy. Try to see a physician who specializes in this procedure. During a colposcopy, your doctor will look more closely at the cervix, vagina or vulva with a special microscope called a colposcope.

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What does it mean if your Pap is normal but HPV is positive?

The most common reason for a negative Pap test with a positive HPV result is that the patient has an HPV infection, but the infection is not causing any cellular abnormalities. Cellular abnormalities caused by HPV can be quite focal on the cervix, while the HPV infection can be more widespread.

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Should I be worried if my girlfriend has HPV?

HPV infection can cause genital warts in some people. If your partner has HPV or genital warts, it's possible for them to pass it on to you, especially if you have unprotected sex. However, you can limit your chance of infection by getting the HPV vaccine and practicing safer sex with barriers.

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Can a couple get HPV without cheating?

People can be infected with HPV without having sexual intercourse. The likelihood of exposure increases with the number of partners a person has, and HPV will often spread early in a relationship as the person is newly exposed to the virus.

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How do I not give my partner HPV?

There are a few ways that you can stop it from spreading to your partners.
  1. Encourage your partner to talk with a doctor or nurse about the HPV vaccine. ...
  2. Always use condoms and dental dams during oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
  3. Don't have sex when you have visible warts, even with a condom. ...
  4. Stop smoking.

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What if I still have HPV after 3 years?

If you still have HPV after 3 years, you may need to have a colposcopy. You'll be asked to have a colposcopy. Information: HPV is a common virus and most people will get it at some point.

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How long can you have HPV before you test positive?

There is no sure way to know when you got HPV or who gave it to you. A person can have HPV for many years before it is detected.

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Can I clear HPV after 30?

If you're over 30, your body can still clear HPV, but it's less likely at this point. Your doctor may want to perform more testing, like a Pap (if you didn't get one with your HPV test) to see if you also have abnormal cervical cell changes in addition to a positive HPV test.

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Can stress cause HPV to flare up?

Those who said they were depressed or believed they had high levels of stress also still had an active HPV infection. HPV usually clears up on its own, but this study is really the first to indicate a link between stress and persistent HPV infection.

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Can HPV live on bed sheets?

Since this foot condition can be spread through contact due to HPV, there is a possibility that warts can be spread through an infected person's contact with bed sheets.

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Can you get HPV twice?

It might be possible for you to get HPV again. This may be the same HPV type your body had before. But you could get a type you have not had. If you have had one type of HPV, it is less likely you will be infected with that type again.

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What to do if you are a man with HPV?

Most men who get HPV never have symptoms. The infection usually goes away by itself. But, if HPV does not go away, it can cause genital warts or certain kinds of cancer. Talk to your healthcare provider about anything new or unusual on your penis, scrotum, anus, mouth, or throat.

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What STDs are notifiable in Australia?

Notifiable sexually transmitted infections include:
  • chlamydia (routinely notifiable by medical practitioners only where a person is aged 16 years or younger)
  • gonorrhoea.
  • HIV.
  • syphilis.

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