Human Papillomavirus 16 and 18. How to live?

And what??? Author, you have the internet, do some reading. Not only is this virus treatable, but it also exists in a huge number of people! It often doesn't show any symptoms... Why are you causing a panic???

There are many like you here, read the forum, it's already been discussed.

You'll live, don't worry. But what's the point? :)))

It's impossible to completely cure HPV! Of course, treatment is necessary—symptoms may disappear, but the diagnosis remains. Don't panic! In fact, this diagnosis is present in almost every third person. Your life won't change in any way; you just need to see a doctor regularly to avoid complications and prevent the condition from worsening. You could have been infected by anyone with HPV (cancer is a different matter—you can have HPV without having cancer). And in men, HPV may not be diagnosed immediately. In short, don't worry!!!!!!!

Author, now you know that you have oncogenic HPV and will be checked every six months. If anything concerning is found, it will be detected at an early stage, and at an early stage, almost all conditions are treatable. People often go to the doctor when the disease is already advanced and nothing can be done, but you are aware of the risk, so you will remain vigilant.

You can live with this your whole life and not get sick. Children have nothing to do with it at all. Give birth calmly.

This virus is not dangerous for men.

Author, I'm also 27. In June, I found out I have HPV 16, and I panicked just like you—I even started a thread here about it! You might find it if you look. I went to a good doctor who completely reassured me, and now I'm living happily and expecting a baby! Just be a bit more attentive to your feminine health, get the relevant tests done every six months, and don't stress! Life is beautiful! Wishing you all the best! :)

Oh my god, I've been through that. It's treatable. Calm down, author! Have you been listening to doctors too much? Like, alarm bells, involuntary urination and defecation, sepsis, fatal outcome? Listen to them less. Good luck.

Thank you for responding, but now I'm scared for my husband and our future children. It's strange, but under the microscope, I show no external signs. It only shows up in the tests. I've seen two doctors. So it might be in the early stage. Are there any vaccines? Has anyone had them done?

And why are you afraid for your husband? That he'll get cervical cancer? Nonsense. It's the first time I've heard that this is passed on to offspring.

Nina, don't worry! This won't affect your offspring in any way. My situation is more severe than yours—HPV 16 and dysplasia. This year, I gave birth to a daughter. You're being advised correctly—get checked every six months—that's the key to staying healthy. And be cautious with immunomodulators—my condition worsened after using them. Wishing you good health!

Vaccines are only given to those who are not carriers of HPV.

Today, I received the same diagnosis. Tears immediately welled up. But after reading your messages, I calmed down. Just one question: what will they prescribe for me next?

I was diagnosed with HPV 16 and 18 today. They outlined a three-phase pill regimen, but said it's not a treatment, just immune support for the body. I'm in shock!!!

I also have this HPV 16,18, and I was in shock too when I found out. My doctor prescribed pills and suppositories (for both me and my husband). We just finished the treatment recently, and next month I'll go get tested again. I really hope (so much) that it's all behind us.

Treatment? With suppositories and pills? Interesting, interesting... How much money was wasted? Condylomas are removed. For cervical dysplasia - regular check-ups. If dysplasia appears - surgical treatment. Everything else is a SCAM for money.

Today I found out my diagnosis - 16, 18, I'm in shock, one man - so many acquisitions... I don't know how to go on, I read the messages on the forum, they say it's possible to live, but I want children in the future and a normal life.

Hi everyone)) I've finally calmed down after reading your messages) But earlier today, when the doctor told me I have HPV 16-18... I was in shock!!!! That's an understatement... I really want to have a child and I hope that with proper treatment and ongoing care for my women's health, everything will be fine))

Hello, I've been diagnosed with HPV18. I've read a lot about it.

So, taking pills and using suppositories is ineffective? :(

How is it treated then? I've heard about the Gardasil vaccine—it's suitable for ages 12 to 26, or is it not applicable for me?

I had almost all types of high-risk HPV. I was treated with: Viferon suppositories, Epigen-intim spray, Likopid tablets, and indole-3-carbinol (I bought it from NSP). After the treatment, it was not detected in my blood. Wishing you good health!

There is a very good vaccine called Cervarix. It is expensive. The vaccine is generally well-tolerated in women with existing or previously detected HPV infection. The duration of protection is 10-15 years!!!

I also have HPV 16 and haven't come to terms with it yet. I'm feeling sad. I hope it all passes.

Today, I found out I have HPV 16 and 18 and a significant cervical erosion, and I'm only 17. How did this happen? I was careful! Now I'm totally panicking... this is a nightmare!!!!

Hello!!! Could you please tell me, does HPV have any negative impact on men's health??? Thank you in advance!!!

As far as I know, men do not get sick from this virus but only act as carriers.

I'm really scared. I've taken a bunch of pills and I'm afraid to go for the follow-up test.

Whoa!!! There are so many of us!!!! I'm 23, married for 3 years, dated for 4 years before that, faithful to each other, so cheating is out of the question... but still, this crap happened, HPV types 16 and 18!!! What now? The doctor prescribed pills, injections, and mandatory cauterization today. It's unpleasant that this happened to me, probably like all of you!!! What do you advise, get treated and calmly move on with life? I'm in shock...

Girls, I had the same thing happen, and I was in shock too! I was referred to Oncology Dispensary No. 1 on Baumanskaya because I had grade 2 dysplasia. Long story short, they sent me for laser treatment, and it was cured in 3 minutes. The doctor said that men have immunity and don't need treatment. (Some private clinics love to scare you and prescribe a bunch of pills—it's useless!) I just need to get checked every six months, and that's it! There's a lot of nasty stuff in the world, but don't stress over it! It's not fatal if you take care of your health!

Hello, girls. I'm only 20, and I've also been diagnosed with HPV 16 and 18. I haven't been sexually active for about two years now. And when I was, I always used protection. Basically, it's like this nastiness just blew in with a draft; honestly, my immune system is indeed a bit weak, and from what I've read, that's quite enough to get it.

I'm really panicking. But after reading your messages, I felt a bit better inside. I'll be able to have children, right? ((

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Well, why are you so scared... HPV is a very, very common thing. Yes, with HPV there's a slightly increased risk of cervical cancer, but it's not cancer itself! You just need to go for regular check-ups (at least once every six months) - just in case, only as a precaution, and if there's erosion, be sure to treat it (usually erosion is treated with a laser very quickly and easily). If you suspect you have a weak immune system (you get sick often) - consult with a general practitioner or gynecologist on how to strengthen it. That's all!

And HPV doesn't affect the ability to have children at all.

Thank you for the truth)))

As I understand, erosion removal is mandatory with HPV 16,18. Is this a dangerous procedure? Is there a risk of recurrence? What can be done to prevent it from coming back? If anyone knows, please share your experience. The doctor only explains in theory... I'd like to hear from those who are familiar with it firsthand. And which method of erosion removal is more suitable for women who haven't given birth?

Irina, thank you... you've calmed me down =))

High-risk oncogenic HPV DETECTED. Genotypes being analyzed are

16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52

What does this mean?

And what about urgently treating erosion? I was simply told it's preferable after childbirth, but before that, there's no way?

Philip, read above)

I also have high-risk HPV types 16 and 18... it's been about 3 years now. Vaccination only helps those who haven't been infected yet, suppositories and pills didn't help me, and I have an erosion... but I haven't given birth, and there are also issues with my sex life... it's very painful... and it stings too... basically, I'm in distress. I'm tired of running around to doctors; they can't even really tell me anything... if there are good doctors in Kazan, please recommend them!!!!!!

I also had HPV 16 detected and was prescribed injections of Reaferon into the uterus and tablets of Lavamax. Yesterday was my last injection, and now I'm afraid to have sex with my husband without a condom. What if I get infected again? What should I do?

Please tell me, I have HPV, I had genital warts that were removed, but what should I do about my sex life??? Can I not use a condom with a healthy, steady partner???

I have been diagnosed with HPV 16; can you please tell me if I can infect my partner?

During my check-up, they found condylomas, but my HPV 16/18 test came back clear! How can that be???

After the HPV treatment course, the virus is still present in me. The doctor says there's no need to worry because it's not curable in principle. However, she prescribed cryodestruction for my cervix. The only thing I don't understand is: if the virus remains in the body, won't it continue to damage it from the inside? And then I read that it can also be transmitted through contact in daily life. So, does that mean my partner could get infected from me just through a simple kiss? It's kind of scary just thinking about it.

How to live with this

How to live with this... I don't want anything.............. I'm sitting here sobbing, Lord, where did all these illnesses come from!!! They didn't find any in me, but in my husband, and what's more, types 16 and 18..

So why all the fuss??? Maybe I just don't realize the full danger, but... you know... it's not the end of the world! It's just a threat, not a death sentence... You just need to keep it under control and not neglect it. That's what I think. Although I'm 18, I have HPV 16, 18 and a deep cervical erosion... That's how it is.

Hi everyone! At 7 months pregnant, I was diagnosed with HPV 16 and 18. They prescribed a bunch of medications and said I needed to have the warts surgically removed... but I didn't take a single pill and didn't go to the oncologist. By the 9th month, my warts disappeared on their own, and I gave birth... Could any of this affect my baby???

Hello everyone! Girls, thank you for such detailed reviews, they somehow make me feel much calmer)) I've been diagnosed with HPV 16 and have been prescribed Allokin-alpha injections (an immunomodulator). Has anyone heard anything about this medication? Or been treated with it? I'd be grateful for any feedback. The thing isn't cheap, and I don't want to throw money away...

Please tell me, is it worth using a laser to burn off a papilloma of type 16? Is it safe?

And approximately how much does laser cauterization cost?

Girls, I was also diagnosed with types 16 and 18, plus severe cervical dysplasia... I had a conization. After everything, I asked the doctor: "The bad part" was removed, but what about HPV? ... She replied: Everything that could be done - the virus has already done... I'm left with this uncomfortable feeling... Am I right in understanding that besides the cervix, it can't affect anything else?

Laser cauterization costs 300 hryvnias, while cryo is twice as cheap. I had cryo done.