What kind of doctor do i go to….to check if i have hpv/genital warts?

April 10, 2009 by admin 

What kind of doctor do i go to….to check if i have hpv/Genital Warts?
they look like i can pull them off, im sure i have Genital Warts.

i am a guy

i have to find an std specialist? hmm

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One Response to “What kind of doctor do i go to….to check if i have hpv/genital warts?”

  1. Rivergirl100 on April 10th, 2009 1:00 pm

    If you are a guy, eric, then your warts can only be diagnosed if you have symptoms. There is currently no test for men available that will determine if you have HPV but have no symptoms.

    And as a guy (assuming you’re a guy), I’m afraid that your choices regarding doctors are a bit limited and/or embarrassing.

    Lots of general practictioners just don’t know a whole lot about STDs, unfortunately. A urologist might not be a bad choice, but I had a male friend whose urologist subjected him to “horrible tests” to diagnose a simple case of herpes. So I’m a bit suspicious of urologists, too.

    As embarrassing as this may be, I would either find a local planned parenthood (who will accept you regardless of income, and who see LOTS of STDs every day) or a gynecologist. You’ll need to explain why you want to see them, but my attitude is that you should go to someone who has as much experience as possible with STDs – an STD “specialist” if you will – so that you get the benefit of their knowledge. Planned parenthood WILL see men, and you may not be the only guy in the waiting room, either. The last time I was there, several men were waiting – but they seemed to be waiting for female partners.

    That’s just my take. Good luck.

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