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Sent to Health Experts September 28 2007 at 5:55 AM
   

I was diagnosed with HPV about 2 months ago. After some rounds of electrocautery (which started to add up in terms of $$$) my doctor prescribed Valtrex (which I thought was just for herpes) but it seems to have significantly slowed the wart development...but I have a few that remain and even some smaller ones developing. I was thinking perhaps a round of Aldara to get rid of them? Also, given that my partner has been exposed (she hasn't manifested any symptoms) should I be wearing a condom during intercourse?

 

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Male, Age: 29, Canada

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Electrocautery, Valtrex

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September 28 2007 at 6:01 AM (6 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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Hi,

Yes, Aldara is used for genital warts. However, we do not know why and how it works.

You should use condoms during intercourse.

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September 28 2007 at 6:09 AM (8 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
I see thank you. How long should I wear protection for? Until they go away? Is there a higher probability of re-infection if I don't?

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September 28 2007 at 6:20 AM (11 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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September 28 2007 at 6:48 AM (27 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
Its not herpes...I havee genital warts. My doctor gave me Valtrex (I gather for it's anti-viral behaviour).

I still have these questions :
How long should I wear protection for? Until they go away? Is there a higher probability of re-infection if I don't?
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