HPV???? Anyone have it???!
Question: How do you feel beautiful again???? I was already struggling with my confidence before I was diagnosed with this..... and now I've been diagnosed since August and JUST found genital warts which make me feel gross.......... I know they're just warts, but where they're located is just gross to me....... I want to feel beautiful again, I want confidence again......
It also doesn't help that my boyfriend broke up with me because of this and has been on the fence about sticking with me or leaving..... he says he's confused and upset about all of it, so I've been sitting by myself for the past three days while he tries and "reflects" as he puts it...... I feel so alone and so unconfident..... someone please help......
Answers: How do you feel beautiful again???? I was already struggling with my confidence before I was diagnosed with this..... and now I've been diagnosed since August and JUST found genital warts which make me feel gross.......... I know they're just warts, but where they're located is just gross to me....... I want to feel beautiful again, I want confidence again......
It also doesn't help that my boyfriend broke up with me because of this and has been on the fence about sticking with me or leaving..... he says he's confused and upset about all of it, so I've been sitting by myself for the past three days while he tries and "reflects" as he puts it...... I feel so alone and so unconfident..... someone please help......
I doubt that anyone is going to come here and admit to having HPV, but know that 75% of people have it or had it at some point!
It could be worse, you could have herpies. There is no cure for herpies. Two strains of HPV can cause cervical cancer, so you're okay as long as you don't have either of those.
HPV causes warts that are unsightly BUT can easily be frozen off and aren't supposed to itch or burn. Herpies, on the other hand, is supposed to burn. HPV comes and goes and typically sticks to one concentrated area. Also, HPV is supposed to just eventually disappear (as far as the warts go) and some people don't really have symptoms.
In other words, of all the STDs/STIs to have, this one is very very common and doesn't seem too bad.
Just use protection in the future. I understand that your bf doesn't want it, but it sounds like he's really shallow. You don't have HIV or herpies. It sucks but really, it sounds like there are other issues.
If 3 out of 4 people have it, chances are you'll meet others who have it. Don't worry about him. If he has to think about being with you, you don't need that. It should be a no brainer.
Your confidence may take a hit for now but it will come back. You are not alone, by far, and nobody will know you have it unless you tell them!
I have a family member who has this. She is struggling as well. It is just one of those things you have to accept and know that one day your true love will find you beautiful no matter what. Pray about it
ive had HPV...i had surgery to fix it....i dont know what to say about the warts.....see a gyn&ask her some ?'s..she may be able to help u
HPV is a virus anyone can get. you can be born with it. he's insensitive, you should leave him for someone thats not so ignorant. he probably gave you the virus, as it can be spread from either male or female, it's just the female anatomy that is more susceptible to visible symtoms.
i was diagnosed when i got pregnant. it is hard but it can be managed. there are lazer removal techniques, and creams that can help. sometimes, in a few months they'll go away on their own, too because your body develops antibodies for it. it's a secretive virus so try to keep yourself healthy and have regular doctor's visits, but don't worry about people thinking differently about you. your boyfriend's a jerk for breaking up with you over something like that. maybe he just needs time to sort through it. remember, about 1 in 5 people struggle with this; it's not life-threatening (there are hundreds of strains and only a very small percentage leads to cervical cancer); and no one (except your intimate partner(s)) will ever know unless you tell them. This virus doesn't affect your beauty. You are beautiful and a few little bumps don't change anything. mine went away after about 8 months. boosting your immune system could help speed up the process. vitamin c. good luck and stay positive.
Do you mean STD cuz HPV is not an STD at all. You need to get your facts straight!!!!! You need to practice safe sex, no wonder you boyfriend left you.