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Am I required to disclose this information before having sex?
March 29, 2007 at
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My girlfriend was informed by her gynocologist that she has the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It's impossible to tell who had it first, but I'm most likely a carrier now as well. For those of you who don't know, HPV is a virus that's said to be a prerequisite for cervical cancer in women. Men can carry the virus, but it's nearly harmless for them.
Some HPV facts from wikipedia:
Here's my question. Am I required to disclose this information before having relations with another woman? I have a feeling that everyone's kneejerk reaction will be "yes", but please consider the following. There's a huge chance that the woman already has the virus, and if she doesn't already she'll probably get it in the future*. With a condom, she probably won't get it from me anyway. With pap testing, there's a very very low risk of cancer. And quite frankly, I feel that she won't know all the facts and will think it's a bigger deal than it actually is.
Thoughts?
*Genital HPV infection is very common, with estimates suggesting that more than 50% of women will become infected with one or more of the sexually transmitted HPV types at some point during adulthood.[7]
The American Social Health Association projections in 2006 were yet more pessimistic, predicting that about 75% of the reproductive population will have been infected with genital HPV infection in their lifetime.
Some HPV facts from wikipedia:
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HPV is the most common sexual transmitted infection in the United States. In the United States approximately 20-million people are currently infected with HPV about 6.2 million Americans will get infected with genital HPV this year.24.5% prevalence of HPV among females 14 to 19 years old 44.8% prevalence of HPV among females 20 to 24 years old 27.4% prevalence of HPV among females 25 to 29 years old 27.5% prevalence of HPV among females 30 to 39 years old 25.2% prevalence of HPV among females 40 to 49 years old 19.6% prevalence of HPV among females 50 to 59 years old In the absence of Pap testing or treatment, about 1% of women with genital HPV infections will eventually go on to develop cervical cancer. Women who have Pap testing or other cervical cancer screenings on a regular basis dramatically decrease their chances of developing cervical cancer. A 2006 study of 82 college students suggests that condoms can be up to 70% effective for preventing genital HPV infection if used for every sexual encounter. |
Thoughts?
*Genital HPV infection is very common, with estimates suggesting that more than 50% of women will become infected with one or more of the sexually transmitted HPV types at some point during adulthood.[7]
The American Social Health Association projections in 2006 were yet more pessimistic, predicting that about 75% of the reproductive population will have been infected with genital HPV infection in their lifetime.
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Are you married? If not, am I to assume that you inform your partners that you carry the virus if you do? Do you even KNOW if you do?
So then, he was alone, with the wart variety of HPV. What do you think his relationship prospects were after that?
Are you married? If not, am I to assume that you inform your partners that you carry the virus if you do? Do you even KNOW if you do?
the point is ... YOU probably have it cos ur gf has it and you dont know who had it first.
so YOU should tell your future partners.
would you? i doubt you will.
1) Do you know with certainty that you have or do not have the virus?
2) If yes, have you ever told a partner about it?
I have a feeling that no one will answer yes to question #2. I have another hunch that no one will answer yes to question #1, either. Even though, statistically, a good number of women and men will be carriers.
1) Do you know with certainty that you have or do not have the virus?
2) If yes, have you ever told a partner about it?
I have a feeling that no one will answer yes to question #2. I have another hunch that no one will answer yes to question #1, either. Even though, statistically, a good number of women and men will be carriers.
2.) Yes I have discussed this with my partner.
let me specify if I did have the virus I would discuss it with my partner.
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So yeah... I'd tell.
If you're man enough to do the deed shouldn't you be man enough to tell the woman all the facts?? Here's a hint.... don't tell her as you are putting the condom on. This needs to be a daylight over coffee conversation.
1) Do you know with certainty that you have or do not have the virus?
2) If yes, have you ever told a partner about it?
I have a feeling that no one will answer yes to question #2. I have another hunch that no one will answer yes to question #1, either. Even though, statistically, a good number of women and men will be carriers.
ok goalie, did you start this thread to discuss other peoples problems or YOUR problem...
who cares who has hpv or any other std....YOU probably have it. get tested and chances are you have HPV...if you do the right thing to do would be to tell future partners.
answers.1) no i dont have hpv, i know for certain.
2) if i did , i would tell them.
1) Do you know with certainty that you have or do not have the virus?
2) If yes, have you ever told a partner about it?
I have a feeling that no one will answer yes to question #2. I have another hunch that no one will answer yes to question #1, either. Even though, statistically, a good number of women and men will be carriers.
And yes, both my partner and I have discussed openly everything about our health. That is a part of being in a relationship, being honest with one another. You should both care enough about each other to look out for their health as well as your own.
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You dont have to tell anyone they will know when you show up for the date.
More then 90% of the population caries type I herpes a very large percentage carry hpv. It probably something you want to discuss. Theres probably a good probability your partner may have something to discuss themselves.
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