Women health
*Women health>>>HPV

When HPV shows up Negative, does that mean the virus is eliminated from the body or is it dormant?

and if it is dormant in the body and you've had it for so many years, and you don't get genital warts anymore, is it likely to still pass on the virus? I'm asking this question because I've read that if you had it for many years, there would be a slim chance to pass it on because the immune system takes over the virus.

It is part of the old way of thinking to assume that HPV lies dormant forever. Newer scientific evidence suggests that HPV can indeed be eliminated completely by your immune system, at least for the majority of infected people.
If you are worried about your partners, the best thing to do is tell them that you have had genital warts in the past but have not had any in x amount of time, that you tested negative, and that you probably are no longer infectious. Use condoms to protect them and yourself and let them make up their own minds.

You can always pass it on. It just lies dormant due to your immune system suppressing it. That's why it is important to get your regular pap smears. But if your immune system has really supppressed it the chances are slimmer.. but still exist.

Tags
Heart Disease Hepatitis High Blood Pressure HIV Homeopathy HPV Hypnosis Hysterectomy GERD Genetic Testing
Related information
  • When HPV shows up Negative, does that mean the virus is eliminated from the body or is it dormant?

    It is part of the old way of thinking to assume that HPV lies dormant forever. Newer scientific evidence suggests that HPV can indeed be eliminated completely by your immune system, at least for th...

  • HPV and vaginal birth?

    I think it's fine because if you are going to pass it on to your daughter it will be during gestation and not delivery. But talk to your doctor and look online for the information so your as b...

  • HPV Genital wars - Shaving questions?

    Wait it out at least 4-6 weeks. Let the burns heal. I understand that you are against pubic hair, but it is actually there for protection. You do not want those wounds infected hun!! To speed...

  • HPV question....?

    I'm surprised your doctor didn't inform you that they cannot test men for HPV. The only testing that has been done is for purely scienific study and it's been stated there is no reli...

  • Precancerous cells are they related to HPV? If not then why did my doctor say I tested postive for HPV?

    Don't worry, I went through the same thing with my first pregnancy. They couldn't do anything about the pre-cancerous cells due to the chance of bleeding (remember your body is making a...

  • Gaurdasil Shot (HPV Vaccine)?

    Please listen to Emmalici....as she says, it does NOT protect you from most STD's, it does not even protect you from all HPVs. Even on birth control you should always use a condom. You do n...

  • If hpv can possibly cause cancer in women, what can it cause for men who are infected?

    HPV can RARELY cause penile cancer in men, as well as head and neck cancer. These cancers are VERY rare though. It's estimated about 1,000 men worldwide develop penile cancer every year, while...

  • HELP Hpv???

    You just wait it out. Keep yourself healthy to keep your immune system in top condition. When you get an outbreak, get it treated right away before it spreads. You could also look into getting t...

    •    

    Health Categories--Copyright/IP Policy--Contact Webmaster
    The information on whfhhc.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.