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Warts galore

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ToBeOrNotToBee · 08/09/2026 11:57

I'm looking for some advice please.
Late last year I noticed something bumpy in my vaginal canal, I thought it was a wart and went down the gum clinic. They assured me it was a harmless bump that is normal anatomy. I wasn't convinced but they were the experts, what do I know. I asked about the HPV vaccine and was dismissed, just as I had been when I asked for it years ago.
In May I noticed more of these bumps, and went back to the clinic, they confirmed genital warts, froze some off, only for them to reappear a month later, and again another freezing session.
Between being told I didn't have warts and then being told, well actually I do, I had sex with a few men, some protected some not. I have told all previous partners about potential exposure and one of them has confirmed he too now has genital warts 🙁 thus ending what was becoming a beautiful romance.

I have since got 3 warts growing on my face and in the last few days noticed warts growing on my fingers, at least 7 of 10 fingers are showing signs of early wart growth.

I've self examined myself and I can feel so many internally it makes me feel physically sick.

Back to the gum clinic I go, but should I also see a GP, this feels odd to have so many HPV strains going on at once and how do I even word it.

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UnpopularOpinionsIWouldUsuallyKeepToMyself · 08/09/2026 12:03

Oh dear, that's difficult, you have my sympathy. The HPV wouldn't have helped at that point though, if you were already carrying the virus (obviously it may have years before).

Yes, definitely see a GP. These are different strains and a widespread outbreak suggests immune system issues. Are you on any medication that could be causing immune compromise - eg steroids?

ToBeOrNotToBee · 08/09/2026 12:05

UnpopularOpinionsIWouldUsuallyKeepToMyself · 08/09/2026 12:03

Oh dear, that's difficult, you have my sympathy. The HPV wouldn't have helped at that point though, if you were already carrying the virus (obviously it may have years before).

Yes, definitely see a GP. These are different strains and a widespread outbreak suggests immune system issues. Are you on any medication that could be causing immune compromise - eg steroids?

I take thyroxine and metformin for pcos, and that's it.

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