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Warts in a delicate area....

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Amannlyed · 31/05/2010 16:47

My DP has noticed two spots on his penis. Upon further inspection, we believe them to be warts.

I have two warts on my hand that I have been unable to get rid of for years and I think I might have been the cause of DP's two.

Can I put bazuka or similar on that area?

DP is too much of a wuss to go see the GP - he is hoping they will disappear on their own.

Until then - no sex, incase they spread to me and my area (which I really dont want)

Any suggestions??

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Amannlyed · 31/05/2010 16:49

I should have said that they are just the beginnings of warts - they still look just like tiny little spots

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FlookCrow · 31/05/2010 16:59

Yeek! to the clinic with thee! Definitely no to the Bazuka, tell your DP to get down to his nearest GUM clinic (threaten to go along with him, that usually works ;) )and get it sorted, and possibly have a full check up.
No messing about when it comes to genital warts - once they're there, they're there for life!

ant3nna · 31/05/2010 17:03

I'm afraid he'll have to man up and head to the doctor. Point out to him that he might have to wait a very long time before they disappear of their own accord.

I didn't think that genital warts were caused by the same virus as warts elsewhere in the body but I might be mistaken.

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Amannlyed · 31/05/2010 17:10

Thanks for the replies.

Have been madly googling for about half an hour, but after looking at many many disgusting pictures - I stopped.

I really do believe that I have just passed on my regular wart onto his penis rather than him having genital warts.

How does one get genital warts when you have been in a relationship with the same person for many years??

Wiki says that genital warts are caused by the #HPV virus and that one partner can have it without symptoms for years. Now I am convinced that I am going to end up with cancer

Why did i keep googling??

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FlookCrow · 31/05/2010 17:52

One gets genital warts by sleeping with someone who is infected.

Go and get him tested, in fact both of you get tested. If you haven't been tested before, and you've had other partners, then you should have been!

wartsandall · 31/05/2010 17:57

test

whomovedmychocolate · 31/05/2010 17:59

Around 25% of the population have the HPV virus - yes it is associated with cervical cancer but 25% of the female population don't develop this form of cancer so you'd have to be quite unlucky to be that tiny percentage who do.

You both need to go to a genito urinary medicine clinic for a full set of tests. Sorry. Yes it can lie dormant for years but generally symptoms present soon after infection sooooooo.....sorry I know you probably don't need any further stress.....

FYI if you've had a smear that's as bad as the tests get. Treatment for male warts normally involves freezing them off. Doesn't hurt but you won't be having sex for a few weeks!

wukter · 31/05/2010 18:01

Are genital warts a completely different thing to warts elsewhere on the body?
Is it possible to get an "ordinary" wart in a delicate area?

whomovedmychocolate · 31/05/2010 18:02

Regular plantar warts are not the same as genital warts and you cannot spread them like that.

wartsandall · 31/05/2010 18:05

I got genital warts when pregnant with ds (who is now almost 6). The GP told me that the virus (HPV) can lie dormant for years and as such either dh or I could have had it for years without knowing. She also said that HPV is very common (up to a third of people carry it) and pregnancy can often be a catalyst for warts and I may never get them again. Thankfully, she was right - well at least so far. I didn't get them in my next pregnancy. Treatment wise - I think your h will need to go to a sexual health clinic. I doubt your hand warts are linked to your h's warts.

belgo · 31/05/2010 18:05

let the doctor diagnose them.

I've had a normal wart on the side of my leg, I believe they are spread by a virus like verrucas.

Don't know about warts on a penis though,; I'm sure the GP will know what they are, and you get yourself checked as well.

Stop googling!

wartsandall · 31/05/2010 18:09

Should add that my h didn't have any warts.

whomovedmychocolate · 31/05/2010 18:13

Plantar virus and papilloma virus are completely different things - if they weren't every single man in the world who had warts (and most of us come into contact with the plantar virus - we just get immunity eventually) would have a warty todger.

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Amannlyed · 31/05/2010 18:21

So, are any of you saying that i could have passed my warts onto his penis?

Do you think that one of us has the HPV virus and it has suddenly started showing symptoms??

Sorry, I need it spelled out for me. I have terrible thoughts going around in my head.

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wartsandall · 31/05/2010 18:25

Agree with belgo - you need to get it diagnosed by your gp.

wartsandall · 31/05/2010 18:27

Assuming your h's spot is a gentital wart then no, you did not pass on your plantar (hand) warts. And yes, to your second question (though is possible the virus was dormant).

sunshiney · 31/05/2010 18:48

Hi OP

I'm divulging my personal business here in the hope it reassures you!

Wart on hand is not the cause of genital warts, it's a different virus.

He didn't necessarily contract it recently, it could have been dormant for some time. Could even have been dormant in you, but you have so far not noticed you may have a wart. It could be inside too that is also possible.

It's not a certainty you will end up with cervical cancer at all, but you will need to let your gp know about the warts and also probably need yearly pap smears. If you stay up to date with smears you can rest assured any issue will be seen and treated in plenty of time.

Wart treatment depends on the wart, I think you can freeze them, but my treatment was to apply a solution which made them disappear.

Once treated you won't necessarily get more warts, the virus stays in your body though so you may do.

I had it about five or six years ago, never had any others not even when pg.

Please try not to worry, or suspect your husband of being up to no good! You just need to both go to the clinic for full checks, nothing to be embarrased about it's life that's all. I know it's easy for me to say as I was upset when I found I had warts, but it's now a distant memory.

Take care :-)

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Amannlyed · 31/05/2010 18:51

Thanks very much for that Sunshiney

Will try not to worry too much.

will convince DP to get himself to the GP

Thanks to everyone for answering me

Thanks

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BelaLugosiNoir · 01/06/2010 22:01

sunshiney "you will need to let your gp know about the warts and also probably need yearly pap smears. If you stay up to date with smears you can rest assured any issue will be seen and treated in plenty of time."

The NHS CSP guidelines say that annual Pap tests are not indicated if you've had HPV infection or warts. As others have said in the thread, HPV infection is common, most people have had it at some point and most people clear it. It probably is a good idea to get yourself checked out but don't expect to have more frequent Pap tests.

expatinscotland · 01/06/2010 22:06

The strains of HPV that causes genital warts on the outer labia and penis are not the same as the ones that causes cervical cell dysplasia.

It is entirely possible to have multiple strains of HPV simultaneously, or be infected with more than one at once.

He needs to visit a GP or GUM clinic.

Believe me, they have seen it all before and worse.

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