Genital Warts Treatment & Information

If you are looking for some genital warts information or a treatment that you can apply and use in your own house without the cost and embarrassment of visiting a doctor then this website is the place to be! This HPV genital warts treatment site has been created with the goal to help HPV sufferers find the most effective treatment they can get, at a cost everyone can afford!

Genital warts are caused by HPV which stands for Human Papilloma Virus. Genital warts have an uneven appearance and can vary in shape and size from small red-white spots to large lumps that look like cauliflowers.

HPV warts are usually contracted by having sexual relations with an infected partner. Even close genital contact is all it takes to spread the virus. The warts are normally painless but may be itchy, although they may become painful during sexual intercourse depending on the location of the warts. Treatments are available for HPV warts and every treatment has been reviewd by buyers of the products on this site, helping give you a better understanding of the treatments that are available.

Genital warts in Europe and America is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD). The majority of patients are between the ages of 16-35 years. Warts that appear on your hands and fingers do look similar to HPV wart but they are 2 different viruses. HPV genital warts are a lot more contagious and they should be treated as soon as they are discovered. HPV warts is the most common reason given for a man or woman visiting a sexual health clinic. In the USA, its estimated 18 million sexually active people have the HPV virus, a figure that is increasing 9% year upon year, but there are estimates that show there's 5 million new cases actually transmitted each year!

For men genital warts can appear anywhere on the penis, on the scrotum or in the groin. Homosexual men may also get infected in the anus and rectum. In women genital warts usually occur around the opening of the vagina (vulva), but can occur in the folds of skin alongside the vaginal opening, to the womb, or around the anus. Both men and women can get the warts in their mouth and down the throat after engaging in oral sex.
Both men and women are equally at risk of developing the hpv virus. In rare cases adults and children can be infected indirectly, for instance through the use of an infected towel. Babies can also be infected during delivery (see hpv during pregnancy).

There are just over 90 known types of human papilloma virus. Genital warts are caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 30, 42, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52 and 54. Types 6 and 11 are responsible for 95% of all cases. HPV is also responsable for causing many cases of cervical cancer, and the majority of anal cancer cases; types 16 and 18 account for 75% of cases.
A sudden and strong eruption of warts could suggest a defect in their bodies immune system perhaps caused by another serious illness.

Anyone affected with warts on their genitals or thinks they may have contracted the HPV virus should seek a treatment immediately to stop them spreading. We would advise you tell your partner of your concerns too, so they can arrange an appointment for treatment (see what are genital warts?).

How do you know you have genital warts?

If you have contracted HPV you may not have any visible symptoms yet, as symptoms tend to occur a few months after contraction. Sometimes several years pass without any symptoms. However even without showing any symptoms it still leaves a healthy partner vulnerable to becoming infected during sexual activity.

If a person suspects that they may have been exposed to the HPV virus, but doesn't yet have any symptoms, their doctor can take a swab to test for strains of the virus (available in most countries). Woman can get this performed alongside a cervical Pap smear test (see vaginal genital warts). Pap Smear testing on woman are done regularly and if the patient tests positive for genital warts they should have Pap smear tests as regularly as every six months even if their genital warts have gone due to links with cervical cancer.

A doctor or nurse can usually tell whether you have genital warts just by looking closely at the affected area. If warts are suspected but are not obvious, the doctor may apply a weak 5% vinegar-like solution to the effected area; this turns any warts white and therefore makes them more visible.

How do i remove my genital warts?

There is no cure for HPV. If you have been unfortunate to catch the virus then it is with you all of your life. The virus can be dormant in your body for years and suddenly you will develop some genital warts. To stop outbreaks during your lifespan your immune system can help attack the virus. Thisd can be done buy having a strong immune system. Once HPV warts have grown they don't typically die and will require a treatment.