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Is there a natural remedy for getting rid of HPV?
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There are many different strains (types) of HPV, and some strains are able to "clear up on their own" naturally from our immune systems fighting off the virus (much like the cold virus). Other strains of HPV can cause cervical changes or cause genital warts, and need to be medically treated.
Have you been diagnosed with HPV?
June 20, 2010 - 7:11amIf so, what type (strains) of HPV have you been diagnosed with (or, what symptoms are you experiencing)?
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The doctor I went to that originally diagnosed me with it seemed very uneducated about the subject. In fact, I had to do my own research and inform her! She was unable to tell me which strain I had. I had a lot of questions and concerns, some of which she answered, but at the end of the conversation she said "don't worry about it" because sometimes it clears on its own. This is crazy, because like you said some forms of HPV can lead to cancer. Needless to say, I am going to another doctor to address this issue and to find out what's going on for sure. I knew something was wrong when about a year ago I discovered a wart in my anal area. I had it surgically removed by the doctor, and hadn't experienced the same sort of wart since, until recently a tiny bump appeared on the lips of my vaginal area and it has been there for at least a month. Are you able to offer some advice?
July 22, 2010 - 5:21amThis Comment
Hi empowered_woman,
The good news about your genital warts are that most strains of HPV that cause genital warts do not cause cancer. There are just a few types of HPV that cause genital warts.
Did your doctor perform a HPV test? It feels similar to a Pap Smear, and only takes a few seconds for the doctor to take a swab from your cervix (to test the cells).
To help you in your research, I found the term for warts that appear in the genital area: condyloma acuminata (source: ACOG)
Here are some helpful links:
- EmpowHER reference: HPV testing
(scroll to bottom of page for additional references and links)
- American Social Health Association: HPV
- EmpowHER: Genital Warts Treatment
- EmpowHER: Genital Warts Treatment (Video discussion) by Dr. Grobe
- EmpowHER: Risks of leaving genital warts untreated, Dr. Grobe
- EmpowHER Condition Page: Genital Warts (you can find further expert discussions on genital warts, along with other women's questions, answers and discussions about being diagnosed with this condition)
I hope this helps...please let us know if you have any further questions!
July 22, 2010 - 12:46pmThis Comment
Thank you so much! Yes, this helps a lot.
July 22, 2010 - 4:02pmThis Comment