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What should I do if I got genital warts?
See your doctor right away if you or your partner develops bumps or warts in the genital area or if:You have an abnormal discharge from your vagina or penis.You have burning, pain, or bleeding when urinating or during sex.Your partner is diagnosed with genital warts or is having some of the symptoms.More items...•
What is the fastest way to get rid of genital warts?
If you've developed genital warts, your doctor has a few options for treatment. The fastest way to remove them is through surgery or to freeze them off with liquid nitrogen. Some doctors might use an electric current or laser treatment to burn off the warts.
What is most successful treatment for genital warts?
Treatment via chemical cautery with a solution of 60 to 90 percent trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is most effective when treating few small, moist lesions, although TCA also can be used for vaginal or anal lesions.
How quickly can genital warts be treated?
A person will usually receive a general anesthetic, and the healing process can take 4–6 weeks. Experts consider electrodesiccation very effective. Controlled trials have reported that up to 94% of people who received this treatment were wart-free after 6 weeks.
Do genital warts stay with you for life?
Although HPV isn't curable in all cases, genital warts are treatable. You can also go extended periods of time without an outbreak, but it may not be possible to get rid of the warts forever. That's because genital warts are only a symptom of HPV, which may become a chronic, lifelong infection for some.
How do females get rid of genital warts?
Although there is no treatment for the virus, a doctor can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. They can also remove the warts. For large or difficult-to-treat warts, a doctor may recommend surgical removal. A person can pass on HPV through vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
What makes genital warts worse?
What makes genital warts worse? If you already have genital warts, shaving and waxing your pubic hair can lead to more widespread infection. That's because these hair removal techniques can cause tiny cuts and abrasions or irritation of the skin, which can allow the virus to enter and infect a larger area of skin.
How long do HPV warts last?
In most cases (9 out of 10), HPV goes away on its own within two years without health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area.
What are 3 symptoms of genital warts?
If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may have genital warts:Flesh-colored or grey growths around your vagina, anus, or upper thighs.Growths may be internal.Itching or bleeding from your vagina or anus.Changes to the flow of urine.
Can I give my partner genital warts?
Genital warts are spread from sexual skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it — including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. So the only surefire way to avoid getting genital warts and other STDs is to not have any contact with another person's mouth or genitals.