Thread: HPV

I found out I had HPV when I was about your age, too. As far as I know, a healthy non-smoker's immune system can clear the virus within two years. There are something to the tune of 35 strains, some cause warts, some cause cervical cancer (over 9 in 10 cases are caused by the virus), some do nothing, and men can't be tested. A LOT of people contract HPV at least once in their lives. I've read estimates from 50-80% of the American population.

I was treated once for abnormal cells on my cervix (precursor to cancerous cells) and that was that.

I freaked when they told me I had an STD but as far as STDs go (lol) HPV doesn't seem to be much of a monster if you've been diagnose early. I wasn't terribly worried after I did a little reading. People should be more aware of it, though.

ok i found out that i have hpv too and the first thing i tho of was my man was cheatin.. i was scared iI CARED ALOT because i lost my baby too and then i found that out and it was too.. it scares me sooo much.. all i can say is be safe and b careful