can men be tested for hpv?

Question

How do I tell my bf I have hpv? My last few papsmears came back normal but i got it 3 yrs ago. What does it affect men and how do they get tested?

Answer 1

Yes: There are both serum tests (antibody response) and clinical tests for what appear to be HPV lesions. Their doc can arrange this.

Answer 2

Invisible: Hpv subtypes 16 and 18 are not known for causing genital warts, so it is unlike you will see anything on an male infected with these viral strains.

Answer 3

Nothing: If/when you have these strains in your system you will have no outward signs. However, you will be able to spread them to sexual contact if/when the virus is in an active phase.

Answer 4

Yes: It is related to cancers of the penis, anus, mouth.

Answer 5

Most are benign: Over 120 different types of hpv. Different types infect different parts of body. Most are harmless, easily treatable and not precancerous. Some produce warts that are easily seen and others growths that are nearly invisible. Types 16 and 18 account for vast majority of cervical cancers. Type 16 has been linked to oral cancer. Contact spreads the virus.Sexual contact spreads types 16, 18 and others.

Answer 6

Self cure in most: Most men get over the infection on its own; however, there is no known treatment to eradicate the infection in those who have persistent infection. See this site for more information on this topic. http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv-and-men.htm.

Answer 7

HPV: There is no cure for hpv. It will often go away, especially in individuals less than 30.

Answer 8

HPV : Hpv otherwise known as human papilloma virus is very common. It is estimated that 1/3 people carry the virus, however not all have symptoms or any health problem as a result of it. There are many of types of hpv. The most common causing genital warts. Other types cause cervical cancer in women, anal cancer in both men and women, and certain throat cancers. The fact that your wife has hpv means that you are likely a carrier of the virus. The good news for you is that most men develop no symptoms or health problems as a result of contracting the virus. Currently, there is no test to detect hpv in men. If you suspect you have genital warts or more uncommonly any signs or symptoms of cancer (new lesions, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes) you should bring this to the attention of your doctor.

Answer 9

Probably all is well: As the sex partner of someone with genital HPV, you can be pretty sure you are or have been infected with the same strain. Most HPV infections cause no symptoms and are cleared by the immune system and never cause any health problem. So if you have no warts or other unexplained bumps or sores of the genital area, all is well. Nothing can or needs to be done. See your doctor if still concerned.

Answer 10

HPV: Wear condoms.

Answer 11

Too late!: Can't treat hpv after the fact. If he had sex episodes before her. Diagnosis he will have hpv and the spouse will re contract it!

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