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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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BUT, I'm a HUGE nag about women getting their yearly exams (and make sure your GYN tests for HPV.) Had I not gotten pregnant the last time, who knows what would have happened. It had been 4 years since my last pap before I got pregnant.
Exciting news (for me anyways lol) If my last pap I just had comes back normal, I get to graduate to paps every 6 months!!!!! I think I've paid my dues in stir-ups for a lifetime
If you plan on being with her long enough for the test results to come back on this "cancer" then you might want to warn her ahead of time, or immediately after.
Either way, keep a pocket full of glitter handy. If she becomes angry just throw it in her face. It will disorient her long enough for you to run away and it takes like a week to get ALL of the those little glitters off.
Get the damn pap smears, cervical cancer has nearly a 100% successful treatment rate, if caught early. To do otherwise is to write your own obituary.
Get the damn pap smears, cervical cancer has nearly a 100% successful treatment rate, if caught early. To do otherwise is to write your own obituary.
Yes, every woman should get their pap smears regularly, I agree. Just not sure what you mean about all the talk worsening the situation
Yes, every woman should get their pap smears regularly, I agree. Just not sure what you mean about all the talk worsening the situation
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I think it's something you SHOULD disclose... I know a ton of girls here that are DESPERATE to get umm... some... They wouldn't think twice in their stupors about it- but, at least they'd know in the morning.
I'd say if you GOTTA get some on the side or whatever- just get a regular one & keep it between you two.
Is there a thread on how to find or be a good regular one niter??? I think we need one- I sure adored mine (if I weren't married I'd definitely take the 4 hour trip & so would he! lol.) Once you're an adult- you realize there are 'needs' that have to be filled- but, you also understand risks and responsibility- so the regular things keep you safer then the other options (or being alone).
I am not taking it lightly. Learn how to read.
I think it's something you SHOULD disclose... I know a ton of girls here that are DESPERATE to get umm... some... They wouldn't think twice in their stupors about it- but, at least they'd know in the morning.
I'd say if you GOTTA get some on the side or whatever- just get a regular one & keep it between you two.
Is there a thread on how to find or be a good regular one niter??? I think we need one- I sure adored mine (if I weren't married I'd definitely take the 4 hour trip & so would he! lol.) Once you're an adult- you realize there are 'needs' that have to be filled- but, you also understand risks and responsibility- so the regular things keep you safer then the other options (or being alone).
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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