[Question #1394] Male HPV testing
95 months ago
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
95 months ago
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At present few experts recommend HPV testing for men. HPV tests are available on-line however the accuracy of the varying tests cannot be assessed through a site such as this. As a long time reader of our posts, you already know that while we feel that disclosure is a good thing it is not necessary or absolutely warranted. If you choose to test and the result is negative, that could mean that your HPV infection is resolved but it also could mean that you sampled the wrong place. If you have been treated for warts and have not had a recurrence on over two years, our recommendation is that you consider yourself cured and non-infectious to others. In this situation we see no need for testing or for disclosure of your past genital warts to others.
Reading between the lines of your comments, it is clear that you have allowed yourself to believe that your infection is more serious and more limiting than we do. To address this I doubt that testing will change things. On the other hand, working through your feelings and concerns with a trained, knowledgeable counselor may be helpful. EWH