Hpv diagnosis

Hi everyone 

 

I recently had swabs and a smear as I was worried about some symptoms I was having. ( I was due a smear anyway) my symptoms were periods being late bleeding during and after sex orange and pink discharge that smelt like rotten meat. This as now changed to green and not as smelly but still not right. Swabs came back fine however today I found out I have hpv. I googled it which I wish I hadn't as I didn't realise it was an sti. I feel dirty and I've just started a new relationship. I don't know what to do, do I go back to the doctors because of the symptoms I'm still having? Do I tell my new partner?

 

Thank you in advance for any advice hopefully someone will have been in a similar situation xxx

  • Hi Ccx

    Almost every single person who has ever been sexually active(not just penetrative sex) has come in contact with the HPV virus and it’s really nothing to be ashamed of. It’s up to you if you want to discuss with your partner but it’s highly likely he has it too(although there are no tests for men). Have you had the results of your smear test? It is a screening test for abnormal cells, and if you don’t have any abnormal cells, no more action would be taken. It is not a test to diagnose anything. 

    What I would suggest is talking to your doctor about your symptoms, and see if the doctor suggests any further tests for you or an examination. x