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I was just diagnosed as being positive for HPV and will have a culposcopy in a few days. I've done some research and have read that once you have HPV that it will never go away. But I asked the nurse at my doctor's office and she said that in some cases, the HPV will just go away and your body will recover on its own. If that's the case, how often does that occur? What are my chances that my HPV will just eventually go away?
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so what type of treatment should some one do to help the immune system boost up? Can u just take natural vitamins? I was almost convinced to getting that product. Thank you so much and I hope you can answer my questions.
June 25, 2010 - 1:47pmThis Comment
Anonymous I thought you said above you had bought the product.
Do you have HPV? If you are not immune suppressed by illness or medication, you should not have to do anything to boost your immune system. The very best way to keep it healthy is just like keeping the rest of your body healthy. Eat a nutritious diet with lots of fresh food, especially fruits and vegetables, and get plenty of exercise and a little sun to be sure you make enough vitamin D.
Vitamins can be helpful if your diet isn't good, but the best way to get vitamins is to eat them in fresh food. Your body does the rest.
If we can help further, please let us know.
June 25, 2010 - 1:58pmThis Comment
Buyer Beware - The product website does not provide any clinical data or proof that this product actually supports a person with HPV. It does contain a lot of advertising copy. The cost, at $39 a bottle, seems expensive for the listed ingredients, which are basically vitamins. Other websites have called this a scam and advised people to stay away from this.
Ingredients:
Lycopene*
June 24, 2010 - 5:51pmEchinacea Extract Root*
Propolis*
Eleuthero (root)*
Maitake Fruit Extract* Cordyceps Sinensis (whole herb)*
Beta Glucans*
Turmeric Root
Extract*
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Riboflavin 1.5mg
Vitamin B12 3mcg
Folic Acid (as folate)
Zinc (as zinc gluconate)
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate, stearic acid and dicalcium phosphate.
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Yes viralfree is formulated to help your immune system fight HPV naturally. You can see results from 3-6 months of taking this twice daily.
June 24, 2010 - 3:29pmThis Comment
okay so0o last july my doc said I had HPV i bought this new product like a couple weeks ago...its called Viralfree it is formulated to help immune system relieve symptoms associated with HPV...women even had said that by using this product they saw results in 3 months and they go back to get their pep check and it comes back negative!!! Hopefully it will do the same for me!! =-] Im scared though..it's amazing how many people hove this and dont know about it...i have only had 4 partners in my life time..im 22 yrs old and they were all a long term relationships...so0o please ladys be careful get to really know ur parnter before u actually give them that part of you...always ask to get tested together before the two of you take that step into the relationship...
June 24, 2010 - 3:18pmThis Comment
Hi I was diagnosed with high risk hpv, I started taking vitamins, and I went back in four months for my next pap and it was gone
June 20, 2010 - 4:14pmThis Comment
Can you tell us what type of medication you were prescribed? Vitamins do not treat HPV, soni am wondering what you did take. Did your doctor explain that HPV does not ever go away fully, but that our immune systems suppress the symptoms.
June 20, 2010 - 6:40pmThis Comment
Here's my question:
I am a male, and as far as I know, I'm HPV-free. I'm 33 years old and have had only a few sexual partners in my life. However, I am very interested in beginning a sexual relationship with a girl whom just discovered that she has HVP. She does not yet know which kind she has, or really, anything else about it. She will be meeting with her doctor soon to find out more.
My question is: What way should I proceed here?
I know no one can tell me what is necessarily best to do. But I'd like to make a very careful choice about this, as I understand having sex with her would pretty much assure that I would contract it & have it for life. What are my real risks, personally and/or to other potential partners in the future? It seems this is an ailment that has a greater impact on women than men, but I don't want to be cavalier about anything.
What's the best advice you've got on how to handle this? Thanks...
June 19, 2010 - 8:07amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous
I don't know if you've read through all of the HPV discussion here, but we have had another man ask these questions. Here is the link to some of our HPV info: https://www.empowher.com/sexually-transmitted-diseases/content/hpv-what-dr-marchese-video. I have some additional links for you, that will hopefully clarify things for you a bit.
From the CDC HPV Fact Sheet For Men:
I just found out that my partner has HPV …
What does it mean for my health?
Partners usually share HPV. If you have been with your partner for a long time, you probably have HPV already. Most sexually active adults will have HPV at some time in their lives. Men with healthy immune systems rarely develop health problems from HPV. But you should check regularly for any abnormalities on your penis. If you have a weak immune system or HIV, ask your doctor about checking for anal and penile cancers.
If your partner is new, condoms may lower your chances of getting HPV or developing HPV-related diseases. But not having sex is the only sure way to avoid HPV. (http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv-and-men.htm)
The CDC also has an HPV FAQ that you may find helpful as a general resource: http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/human-papillomavirus.cfm#n.
Most statistics state that about 75% of Americans have some form of HPV, and there is no reliable way to test for it in men. So it is statistically likely that you have already been infected with some strain of HPV. If you love this woman, I would not let HPV get in the way. The CDC states you can use latex condoms to help prevent the spread, but again, if you've had sexual partners before you probably already have been exposed.
Medline Plus has a lot of good information and links on HPV as well: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hpv.html#cat11.
Genital warts are treatable, and there are only a few strains of HPV that cause them. In heterosexual men, this is one of the problems HPV can cause for you. But if you look at the statistics, you really aren't likely to get ill at all, especially if you use condoms.
I would wait to see what her doctor says, and go from there. But my thought is that even as a woman, if I loved someone I would not let HPV stand in my way.
Good luck to you.
June 19, 2010 - 8:46amThis Comment
Hi Anon - First, thanks for coming to the site and seeking information. Our concern is your health, and getting you the information you need to stay well. There's no judgments, just genuine support for others.
Christina has done a fantastic job of providing information. (Thanks Christina and I hope you're doing well!) I want to clarify that HPV can be spread through oral sex. In terms of kissing, it's rare, but if the circumstances are right, such as the virus being expressed through a cold sore or other type of oral injury, it can be passed on. Again, this is rare, and it's not as much of a concern as the need for precautions during oral-genital sex. If you are with a partner that may have HPV you need to take precautions. Here's what Planned Parenthood recommends:
If you choose to have vaginal or anal intercourse, use condoms every time. They can reduce the risk of HPV. They are not as effective against HPV as they are against other infections such as chlamydia and HIV. But they greatly reduce the risk of HPV infection. You can use condoms, Sheer Glyde dams, dental dams, or plastic wrap during oral sex to further reduce the risk.
To answer you last question, yes you can have more than one type of HPV at a time, there are more than 100 types of HPV. Planned Parenthood has some helpful, consumer friendly information on HPV which you can find at http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hpv-4272.htm
Finally, anon, HPV infections are very common. The good news is that you are getting the medical care you need and you have the information and resources to take care of your health. I hope this information has helped and feel free to come back if you have more questions.
June 9, 2010 - 5:23pmTake care, Pat
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