Genital warts are highly contagious, fleshy growths in the genital or anal area. They are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infection caused by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV) and they are a symptom of HPV.

Genital warts are transmitted through sexual activity including: oral, vaginal and anal sex. They may occur as a cluster of warts or just one wart. One may not start to develop warts for several weeks or months after infection and in some cases, there may be no warts for many years. Even if you can’t see genital warts, they may still cause SYMPTOMS, such as:
Vaginal Discharge
Itching
Bleeding
Burning

Genital warts on males may appear on the following areas: Penis, scrotum, groin, thighs, inside or around the anus. For females, these warts may appear: Inside of the vagina or anus, outside of the vagina or anus or on the cervix. Genital warts may also appear on the lips, mouth, tongue or throat of a person who has had oral sexual contact with a person who has HPV.

COMPLICATIONS
Cancer: HPV infection causes cancer of the Vulva, Anus, Penis, Mouth and Throat. It is the main cause of cancer in the cervix and it can also lead to precancerous changes to the cells of the cervix, which is called Dysplasia.
NOT ALL HPV INFECTIONS LEAD TO CERVICAL CANCER BUT IT IS CRUCIAL FOR A WOMAN’S LONG-TERM HEALTH THAT SHE ATTENDS REGULAR PAP SCREENINGS!

Pregnancy Problems: There is a small risk that a mother may pass on genital warts during childbirth. Laryngeal papillomatosis can occur and a newborn with laryngeal papillomatosis may have genital warts in the mouth.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy may also cause genital warts to grow, bleed or multiply.

Genital warts may spread or become enlarged and the condition can be uncomfortable or even painful.

RISK FACTORS
Any sexually active person is at risk of getting HPV. However, genital warts are more common for people have:

• a weakened immune system
  -been born to mothers who had the virus during childbirth.
  -unprotected or oral sex with a person whose sexual history is unknown and/or with many different people
  stress and other viral infections at the same time, such as HIV or herpes

A complication of HPV infection, common and treatable are genital warts. They can disappear over time but treatment is essential in preventing their return and possible complications. For treatment of symptoms, to prevent warts multiplying and for your general well-being: get ahold of us!

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