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Genital warts are caused by a sexually transmitted infection, called HPV. There are creams and solutions that can help to get rid of them.

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Genital warts: essential info
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What causes genital warts?

Genital warts are caused by HPV, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect anyone who is sexually active. The warts are caused by two types of HPV, strains HPV6 and HPV11, which have a low prevalence compared to other strains.

You can get genital warts by having unprotected oral or vaginal sex, or oral sex with someone who’s infected. Having unprotected sex is always a risk since people can carry HPV without symptoms, and so they may be unaware that they’re carrying the virus. You can develop symptoms years after you’ve been infected, so it can be hard to pinpoint when and how you got it.

What do genital warts look like?

Genital warts come in various shapes and sizes. They can be flat or raised, flesh-coloured or whitish, and you can have a single one or multiple in the same area. Usually, when you develop a lot of warts close together, they can develop a texture similar to a cauliflower’s surface.

The warts are more likely to appear on the vulva, the shaft and head of the penis, the scrotum, the groin, the anus, and the perineum (the area separating the genitals and the anus). But they can also develop internally in the vagina, the cervix, and the anal canal, which will make them harder to detect. Less commonly, they can appear in the mouth or throat if you’ve had unprotected oral sex with someone with HPV.

Genital warts will usually cause no strong pain. But they may cause some discomfort, mild pain, itching, and bleeding. Itching is the most common sensation associated with genital warts, as bleeding and pain will usually only happen if there’s friction. This can happen when you have sex or wear tight clothes. If you have internal warts you may also feel discomfort and a burning sensation when you go to the toilet.

Can genital warts lead to other problems?

Genital warts can cause some complications. If you have warts on the cervix or inside the vagina, these can cause cervical changes which then leads to cervical cancer. That is one of the reasons why the HPV vaccine is recommended for young adults before they even become sexually active. The HPV vaccine could prevent as many as 100,000 cancers, as it’s estimated that 5% of cancer cases in the world are caused by this virus.

If you’re pregnant, your hormone levels can cause the warts to bleed, get larger and multiply. If that happens, you might need to have a C-section. You can also pass the virus to your baby, which may lead to your child developing warts inside their airways. This is a very rare complication, though.

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What medications are there for genital warts?

The most common method of treatment for genital warts is topical creams. Of these, we have Podofilox, Imiquimod and Condylox.

Imiquimod should be applied three times a week, every other day, just before bed. It needs to be used until all the warts are gone, for a maximum of 16 weeks. If they’re still there after that time, you may need to try something different.
Podofilox and Condylox must be applied twice a day, for three consecutive days. After that, you need to stop using it for four days. If the warts are still there, repeat this once a week for up to four weeks until it works. If there’s no improvement after that time you might be prescribed something else.

Other than the topical treatments, you may need to remove genital warts surgically, or through cryotherapy, a method that freezes and removes the warts using liquid nitrogen.

Surgically removing genital warts via excision is done when the warts keep coming back after other methods of treatment have been tried. It can be used when warts are widespread.

Cryotherapy is only used when the warts are limited to a single area. It’s often used when the warts are located near the anus or in the anal canal, and are causing significant discomfort.

Other than these treatments, there’s a vaccine available for younger people that’s given routinely before you become sexually active. This vaccine is recommended especially to women, who are more at risk of developing cervical cancer caused by some strains of HPV.

Is there a ‘best’ treatment for genital warts?

The best treatment for you will depend on your individual health needs. You might have to try a couple of treatments before you find one that helps you.

There’s no cure for HPV, but with time your body will get better at fighting the virus. The treatment focuses on removing the warts themselves, rather than curing people of the virus. Younger people are also offered a vaccine to prevent HPV, especially those at higher risk of developing cervical cancer.

Do genital warts always need treatment?

Yes, genital warts always need treatment. Even if they seem to clear up by themselves, the infection will still be in your body, and you can still transmit it to potential partners, or your baby during childbirth.

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How are genital warts diagnosed?

Answer:

Usually, a clinician or nurse can diagnose genital warts just by looking at them, and sometimes using a magnifying lens. They may ask some questions about your sexual life and partners to try and pinpoint where and when you contracted HPV, but this may not be possible since you can be asymptomatic for a long time. They may also look inside your anus or vagina to check if you’ve developed any internal warts. This can all be carried out at your local sexual health clinic.

How long does it take for warts to disappear?

Answer:

There’s no definite time frame for when your genital warts will disappear after treatment. Different treatments will also take different amounts of time to work. For example, you can use Podofilox for up to five weeks, Warticon for up to four weeks, and Imiquimod for up to 16 weeks. And there’s no guarantee that these treatments will work. It can take months for genital warts to disappear, and they can always come back later in life.

Some people don’t get any relief with topical treatments and need to resort to small surgical procedures or freezing.

Can you get side effects from genital warts treatment?

Answer:

All medications can come with side effects, and genital warts treatments are no different. Some of these may include:

skin irritation around the area where the topical cream was applied

an itching, burning sensation, and mild pain

hypopigmentation, or hyperpigmentation of the skin where the cream was used

loss of body hair, exclusively on the affected area.

If you experience any serious side effects such as bleeding, swelling, strong pain, or excessive burning or itching, you need to contact the emergency services as soon as possible.

Does treatment always work for genital warts?

Answer:

Topical treatment methods like Imiqiumod, Warticon and Podofilox work by tackling genital warts, but they’re not a cure for the root problem, HPV. So even if these topical ointments work perfectly and your warts are gone, there is a possibility that they’ll return. And even if they don’t come back, you’ll still carry the infection and can pass it on to someone else.

Sometimes topical treatment doesn’t work as it should, and you may need a more invasive treatment such as surgical excision or cryotherapy. But before resorting to that, it’s better to try the non-invasive treatment methods.

Why should I buy genital warts treatment online with Treated?

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Here at Treated, our top priority is your health. We make it simple and convenient for you to get the treatment you need and offer ongoing care with our clinicians. Talk to us about your health and choose your medication from your treatment recommendations.

A clinician will reach out to you regularly to make sure that your treatment is working the way it should. And if you have any questions or concerns, you just need to log into your account and send them a message.

This page was medically reviewed by Ms Laurenmarie Cormier, Clinical Content Reviewer on January 23, 2024. Next review due on January 23, 2026.

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