did I just get genital warts?
ok, so I just hooked up with this girl last night and after the fact, noticed she had quite a few wart-like bumps above here vagina.
yikes!!
I used a condom, but obviously that doesn’t mean much considering where the warts were..
what are the chances I have this now? is there anyway to test?
stucknarabia-
Most men who have an anogenital HPV infection do not have any symptoms and most infections will go away without treatment over the course of a few years. However, in some people HPV infections can persist for many years. In those who do develop symptoms anogenital warts may develop. The precancerous and cancerous changes that may result from HPV infection usually do not present with any noticeable symptoms, and therefore regular health check-ups are essential.
Some HPV infections, with low risk types, can cause anogenital warts. Anogenital warts are usually flesh-coloured, soft to the touch and may appear as tiny flat bumps, or bumps that look like cauliflowers. They are usually painless but may itch. They usually grow in more than one location and may cluster in large groups. Sometimes anogenital warts can be present but may not be visible if they are internal (i.e. inside the vagina or rectum) or if they are on the skin but are too small to be seen. Anogenital warts do not turn into cancer.
There are over 100 types of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a virus that can infect many parts of the body. Some types of HPV are sexually transmitted and can cause warts or other consequences such as cancer (for example cervical, penile and anal) in the anogenital region of men and women. The types of HPV that infect the anogenital area are not the same as the ones that infect other areas of the body such as the fingers, hands and face. The types which cause anogenital warts do not usually cause cancer.
The various types of HPV are often classified into low and high risk according to their association with cancer. The “low-risk” types are rarely associated with cancer. The “high-risk” types are more likely to lead to the development of cancer.
What are the signs and symptoms of HPV in men?
Most men who have an anogenital HPV infection do not have any symptoms and most infections will go away without treatment over the course of a few years. However, in some people HPV infections can persist for many years. In those who do develop symptoms anogenital warts may develop (see below). The precancerous and cancerous changes that may result from HPV infection usually do not present with any noticeable symptoms, and therefore regular health check-ups are essential.
Does HPV cause anogenital warts?
Some HPV infections, with low risk types, can cause anogenital warts. Anogenital warts are usually flesh-coloured, soft to the touch and may appear as tiny flat bumps, or bumps that look like cauliflowers. They are usually painless but may itch. They usually grow in more than one location and may cluster in large groups. Sometimes anogenital warts can be present but may not be visible if they are internal (i.e. inside the vagina or rectum) or if they are on the skin but are too small to be seen. Anogenital warts do not turn into cancer.
What is the link between HPV infection and cancer?
Persistent HPV infection, with high risk types, is the major cause of over 99% of cervical cancers. HPV may also play a role in cancers of the anus, penis and oropharynx (in the throat, at the back of the mouth). Similar to cervical cancer, HPV has been found to be a major cause of anal cancer. HPV is also strongly linked to penile cancer. Both reported anal and penile cancers are very rare in Canada, although anal cancers are found at higher rates in men who have sex with men. Researchers are working to more clearly define the link between HPV and cancers at sites other than the cervix.
If you are sexually active, you should have regular check-ups. If you think you have warts you should speak with a health care professional.
How do men get anogenital HPV?
HPV is estimated to be one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada and around the world. Any person who is sexually active can get the virus. Studies show that approximately 75% of sexually active men and women will acquire an anogenital HPV infection at some point in their lives. Most HPV infections occur without any symptoms and go away without treatment over the course of a few years.
The types of HPV that cause anogenital warts are spread by skin-to-skin contact, usually during vaginal, anal, or possibly oral sex with someone who has the infection. It is possible, however, to become infected with the virus without having sex if you come into contact with an infected area in the anogenital region. HPV is more likely to be transmitted when warts are present, but the virus can be transmitted even when there are no visible warts.
Currently, in Canada there is an HPV DNA test approved for women but not for men. However, it is possible to detect anogenital warts, which are the most common consequence of an HPV infection. Anogenital warts are diagnosed by a visual inspection during a physical exam, by a health care professional. Just because you cannot see warts does not mean that you do not have any. They may be small, or in a place where you cannot see them, such as inside the rectum. It is important to have regular check-ups by a health care professional.
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