You have two serious issues: your husband's infidelity and potentially being infected with HPV.
According to the CDC: "Most infected persons do not realize they are infected, or that they are passing HPV on to a sex partner. A person can still have HPV, even if years have passed since he or she has had sexual contact with an infected person. It is also possible to get more than one type of HPV."
You are correct, there is no HPV screening test for men. Most men who get HPV of any type never develop any symptoms or health problems. However, some types of HPV can lead to genital warts. Other types can cause cancers of the penis, anus, or the back of the throat.
Anonymous, in my opinion, your two issues cannot be answered via internet.
You and your husband need to be examined by your primary care physician. Share the fact that your husband had an affair and your concerns regarding HPV infection.
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Hello Anonymous,
You have two serious issues: your husband's infidelity and potentially being infected with HPV.
According to the CDC: "Most infected persons do not realize they are infected, or that they are passing HPV on to a sex partner. A person can still have HPV, even if years have passed since he or she has had sexual contact with an infected person. It is also possible to get more than one type of HPV."
You are correct, there is no HPV screening test for men. Most men who get HPV of any type never develop any symptoms or health problems. However, some types of HPV can lead to genital warts. Other types can cause cancers of the penis, anus, or the back of the throat.
Anonymous, in my opinion, your two issues cannot be answered via internet.
You and your husband need to be examined by your primary care physician. Share the fact that your husband had an affair and your concerns regarding HPV infection.
Regards,
January 15, 2014 - 6:34pmMaryann
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