HPV (Human papilloma virus)

(I searched a bit and did not see a forum about this.)

I'm not good a writing Forums, I don't think that I ever will be. But what I do know is that there are some scary ass STD's out there and one of them is HPV, Has any one Man or Woman got this before? I would say everything here is confidential but other members will read, So outside of mibba this is very confidential.

Many people keep these things bottled up inside because they fear that they will be judged, I fear the shit out of being judged. But then I realize, It was not my fault that I got this; I trusted someone and it was to late. Two years ago I got into a relationship with someone, We used protection and non-protection. I got pregnant and then had a kid with him, But during my pregnancy I was getting break outs on my wrist, Six months after I gave birth I found out that I had Herpes two. (I only had break outs on my wrist.)

Then last year I watched a doctor show which started talking about HPV and how common it was, So I went out and got tested. January this year, I found out that I have stage -level- four HPV. They didn't do anything about it, instead they told me to come back in six months to see if it progressed / stayed the same or went it way. Typically it takes two years to clear up, But it can worsen and turn into cervical cancer.

I have to say that I am still worried about it getting worse, I have a son and I don't ever want to leave him; Or be put in the predicament where I can't take care of him.

So as I mumble on in this post- Has anyone ever experienced this? This is for both men and woman- there will be no judging here-

I had never heard of it before until my doctor told me to get a vaccination to prevent me from ever getting it. I literally had no idea what it was until I read the little handout things they give you. I was kind of doubtful about the shots since there's always a lot of controversy over vaccinations.

But apparently doctors recommend girls around 12-14 years old to get it? I got mines late though. But they said it'd still work because I hadn't had sex yet. Apparently if you've already had sex, the vaccination won't have any effect because you might already be exposed to the virus.

It sounds terrifying though. Especially the possibility of it leading to cervical cancer. My mom had cervical cancer so it frightens me even more.

pup.:

I had never heard of it before until my doctor told me to get a vaccination to prevent me from ever getting it. I literally had no idea what it was until I read the little handout things they give you. I was kind of doubtful about the shots since there's always a lot of controversy over vaccinations.

But apparently doctors recommend girls around 12-14 years old to get it? I got mines late though. But they said it'd still work because I hadn't had sex yet. Apparently if you've already had sex, the vaccination won't have any effect because you might already be exposed to the virus.

In the UK the NHS will not pay for your vaccine if you're over 17, even if you tell your GP that you're never been sexually active, you have to buy the vaccine - which can end up being as much as £400. This makes me so angry because women who can't afford to pay £400 for a vaccine are the same women who won't be getting regular Pap smears so they're high risk so it's especially important to get them the vaccine.

kafka.:

In the UK the NHS will not pay for your vaccine if you're over 17, even if you tell your GP that you're never been sexually active, you have to buy the vaccine - which can end up being as much as £400. This makes me so angry because women who can't afford to pay £400 for a vaccine are the same women who won't be getting regular Pap smears so they're high risk so it's especially important to get them the vaccine.

Oh my goodness, that's so unfair. The fact that sort of stuff is happening makes me furious. £400 is too much. And the fact that you have to get three doses of the vaccine after in a time range of 6 months (well, I had to) to have the full effect might actually make it even more expensive.

I got the vaccine when I was young, and I am happy about that. I wish it was talked about more, like in health classes and such.

@ Name Of Miser

I think the place that I go to is horrible, I mean they are good in way but suck in others. because they wouldn't let me get a pap when I was younger. They said I had to be sexually active for three or more years. I have been sexually active since 6 or seven years now. I had to ask them for it because they never just asked if I wanted it. Just like I had to ask them to test me for herpes because of a break out on my wrist, which they told me since its not on my VAGINA! I have to go to my regular doctor if I get another out break. smh. I swear some gyns are dumb