Who in San Francisco will prescribe Gardasil off-label to men? I figure there's probably a couple doctors around here doing it. Maybe someone practicing in the gay community? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm a straight male, and I have genital wart-causing HPV. I have searched high and low and can't find straightforward answers to a few questions. I need some help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2009 - 10 answers

What precautions should my partner and I take if we want to share a silicone sex toy without spreading HPV between us? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Clearing HPV: Help me understand this journal article, specifically the concept of rate ratio and how it translates into real-world risk. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Feb 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Okay, I'll just say it: I've got genital warts. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2007 - 11 answers

Other than abstinence, condoms and being careful, if there anything that can be done to help avoid catching HPV? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2006 - 23 answers

HPV and all that it entails. Transmission, treatment, talking with partners. I've read this and this and this. I've talked to my doctor, I've read the websites, I'm still confused. And do I need a new doctor? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 30, 2006 - 6 answers

Someone I know was diagnosed with HPV. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2005 - 10 answers

Lately it seems that several of my friends are receiving HPV diagnoses, with all the accompanying uncertainty that entails. Given how little research we have on HPV and the relative benignity of the diagnosis, how should the topic be discussed with prospective partners? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 23, 2005 - 10 answers

HPV has been discussed a couple times here before, but I have a new question. A few months ago my pap smear came back abnormal, and soon I'm going in for a colposcopy. I tried doing some research on this, but internet resources weren't very detailed, and I don't know if I have a good doctor (I'm a student on an HMO). I'm wondering: how painful is the biopsy/LEEP they sometimes do after a colposcopy? How likely is it they'll even do a biopsy or LEEP if the test came back with a mild dysplasia? And how common is it for a woman to have to go back for colposcopies later in her life, if her first abnormal pap was at 22? Does the virus just usually go away, or does it get worse? Any OB-GYNs out there?
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2004 - 9 answers

I was recently diagnosed with HPV. The strain I have does not cause genital warts (thank god) but does cause cervical abnormalities that could lead to cancer. I've done my research on this, and I've learned that HPV is extremely prevalent and shouldn't be stigmatized, but it is nonetheless. Here's my question: I know my ex gave it to me, and I know he doesn't know he's a carrier (because he got tested for STDs and came back clean before we did it). I think he's a jerk and I don't really want to talk to him, but am I obligated to tell him so he can tell all the other girls he's infected? I'm afraid he'll tell all of our mutual friends that I have an STD. Help.
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2004 - 31 answers