See All
Preferences
My Communities
My Discussions
My Email Digests


Needless to say, I have been suffering ever since. Not knowing how/when I would have got it, or if my fiancé has given it to me. My fiancé went to Planned Parenthood to get blood work done (even though we were having unprotected sex for 3 weeks before I went to the doctor, he had no breakouts or any symptoms). Unfortunately PP didn't test him for HSV (and didn't bother telling us they hadn't until we just recently followed up) and he has to wait 'til his insurance kicks in next month to go to his regular doctor. In the mean time, I had started researching herpes online, and found something about genital warts. My fiancé has always had a couple of (what I thought) were skin tags on his penis. He's had them for a couple years he says, and they don't itch/burn or bother him at all. They're flesh colored, so again, we just thought they were moles or skin tags. I got concerned after reading the article so we went back to Planned Parenthood for an exam, and the doctor there informed him that they are in fact genital warts. After shaving his scrotum and examining closer, we found a couple more of these small bumps there.
Now I'm sitting here confused and depressed. I'm wondering if I could have perhaps been misdiagnosed for herpes, and if I have genital warts instead. I'm Canadian and had to fly back to Canada to see my regular doctor a couple months ago (negative herpes culture, positive for HSV antibodies, but blood work was nonspecific so not sure if it is HSV1 or 2). I have no bumps or other signs on the outside of my vagina (just pain during intercourse). The first time this happened back in June, I also had a severe sore throat and swollen lymph nodes, which all lead the doctor to believe it was Herpes.
I would normally go back to my doctor for further testing, but as I mentioned, that's in Canada and I'm living with my fiancé now in the US, but we have no insurance. I'm concerned that if he's given me HPV, I need to move back to Canada as I understand I need to be monitored more closely for cervical cancer.
Please help! Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated at this point.View Thread
See Related Sex & Relationships Communities
Women's Health Newsletter
Find out what women really need.
Other Sexual Conditions & STDs Information
More Related Communities
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.
