Hi there, I had previously asked about HIV testing (thanks for the replies on that). Tomorrow, I am getting checked for a possible genital wart that was previously looked at and was told was not a wart. Just wanted a second opinion, plus having irration issues. Anyway, if this is infact a wart (hpv) what is the disclosure suggestion on that and for how long with potential new partners? I’ve read disclosing HPV is not particularly necessary but seems to be suggested when having warts (in the months following wart treatment) How soon can you resume a sex life after a wart is treated? Are there certain strains of HPV that prompt disclosure more than others? Side note : When I was tested for all stds a month and a half ago, I came back positive for HSV1 at 7.30 IgG. I was told this was a past Herpes infection. But I am seeing now it could be a genital infection? Since I’m not sure whether it is oral or genital but was told it’s oral, what’s the disclosure suggestion for that? 

I would just like to add, I had a Hsv PCR test (vaginal swab) and results came back not detected for both.  But the Hsv IgG for Hsv1 is positive, confused on that? which one is more likely to be true 

Welcome to the Forum.  Thanks for your questions.  Sorting this out will require more information.  Specifically have you had the HPV vaccine?  ---

I am not vaccinated against HPV I believe,  but definitely to plan to be. I’m aware at this point 31 yr old female with multiple last sexual partners this will only cover possible future strains under the ones covered by the test that I have not been exposed to already. I am unsure whether or not I have HPV, today I am looking to get the wart examined and see if testing can be done. If positive for HPV and wart is confirmed, was wondering if that prompts disclosure once the wart is treated more so than if there as not a wart there recently and if so how long should notify potential future partners about this post wart removal. Unless you’re saying 3-6 month might be the timeline of disclosure post wart, apologies if misunderstanding. In regards to the HSV any reason the PCR test was negative but IgG test was positive? Does that indicate that swab does not detect current vaginal infection but blood test detects current or past oral infection? Being that most test positive for HSV1 does this suggest disclosure is not necessary? Sorry if questions are repeated, thanks!

Regarding HPV.  Again, first you need an accurate diagnosis.  If you have HPV, disclosure is a personal choice as most unvaccinated, sexually active persons already have HPV and cannot get those strains again.  HPV is almost often an innocuous infection which is well managed with routine reproductive health care checks ("Pap smears") in women.  If you have a wart an have been treated you should not be infectious to others unless it recurs which, if it is going to occur, typically happens within 3-6 months of initial treatment.  I would suggest that you look at other interactions on the Forum- there are many in which HPV disclosure is discussed at length and we make them available to that persons like you can review and learn from them.---

Thanks for the reply. For the final follow up - she also did not believe it to be a wart and stated that removal of it and the sensitivity it could cause would not be necessary as she didn’t believe it to be a wart. She did not suggest hpv testing but I did not ask her. I have never been tested for HPV just pap smears, do you suggest being tested / what difference would it make since I already follow up with my regular pap smears. Thanks! 

Thanks for sharing your doctor’s assessment.  Going forward, If you had HPV related issues they would show up on your PAP smears.  When there are abnormalities present, most specimens are automatically tested for HPV. I see no reason for additional testing.---