Genital Warts.
What
are genital warts?
Genital warts are soft growths that
appear on the genitals. Genital warts are a sexually
transmitted infection (STI) caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). These skin growths can cause pain, discomfort, and
itching. They are especially dangerous for women because some types of HPV can
also cause cancer of the cervix and vulva.
Genital
Warts Gallery.
HPV is the most prevalent of all
STIs. This makes men and women who are sexually active vulnerable to
complications of HPV, such as genital warts. In fact, approximately 360,000
people develop genital warts each year. Protection and treatment are essential
in preventing this infection.
HPV
is a term used to refer to a group of viruses that comprises more than 150
strains. While most of these strains are quite harmless, 40 are considered
potentially harmful. These are classified as being either low-risk or high-risk strains.
HPV is one of the most common
sexually transmitted diseases today. Most men and women will eventually acquire
one strain of the virus during their lifetime. According to the CDC,
there are approximately 14 million new cases of HPV every year in the United
States. Currently there are at least 79 million Americans infected with HPV.
The low-risk strains may result in genital warts in some people, while in men the high-risk strains could
lead to cancers of the anus, throat,
and penis. HPV can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with a
person who has been infected with the virus and is most commonly transmitted
through anal, oral, or vaginal sex.
Symptoms.
What
are the symptoms of genital warts?
Genital warts are transmitted
through sexual activity. You may not begin to develop warts for several weeks
after infection.
The warts are not always visible to
the human eye. They may be very small and the color of the skin or slightly
darker. The top of the growths may resemble a cauliflower and may feel smooth
or slightly bumpy to the touch. An infected person may have a cluster of warts,
or just one wart.
Genital warts on males may appear on
the following areas:
Most commonly, men infected with HPV
won’t have any symptoms at all. For those who do, symptoms include:
- genital warts (flat and flesh-colored or clusters of tiny bumps described as having a cauliflower appearance)
- warts in the mouth or throat (spread through oral sex with an infected partner)
- penis
- scrotum
- groin
- thighs
- inside or around the anus
Genital warts in females may appear
on the following area:
- inside of the vagina or anus
- outside of the vagina or anus
- cervix
Genital warts may also appear on the
lips, mouth,
tongue, or throat of a person who has had oral sexual contact with an infected
person.
Even if you cannot see genital
warts, they may still cause symptoms, such as:
- vaginal discharge
- itching
- bleeding
- burning
If genital warts spread or become
enlarged, the condition can be uncomfortable or even painful.
Causes.
What
causes genital warts?
Most cases of genital warts are
caused by HPV. And there are more than 70 types of HPV that specifically affect
the genitals. The HPV virus is highly transmittable through skin-to-skin
contact, which is why it is considered a STI.
In fact, HPV
is so common that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that most sexually active people get it at some point
— the key difference is whether the virus leads to complications like genital
warts.
Genital warts are caused by
different strains of HPV that cause warts on your hands or other parts of the
body that don’t include the genital. A wart can’t spread from someone’s hand to the genitals, and vice
versa.
Risk factors.
Risk
factors for genital warts
Any sexually active person is at
risk for HPV. According to the American Academy of
Dermatology (AAD), nearly
half of people who have sex have had some type of HPV infection. However,
genital warts are common for people who meet the following criteria:
- are under the age of 30
- smoke
- have immune system weaknesses
- have a history of child abuse
- if their mother had the virus during childbirth
Complications.
What
are the complications of HPV?
HPV is the main cause of cancer in the cervix and can also cause precancerous changes to the cells of the
cervix, or dysplasia.
Other types of HPV may also cause
cancer of the vulva, which are the external genital organs of women, as well as
penile and anal
cancer.
How
are genital warts diagnosed?
Your doctor will perform a physical examination of any areas where you suspect warts may be occurring.
Because warts can be deep inside the body for women, your physician may need to
perform a pelvic
examination. They may apply a mild acidic
solution, which helps to make the warts more visible.
A doctor can also perform a Pap
smear, which involves taking a swab of
the area to obtain cells from your cervix. These can then be tested for the
presence of HPV. Certain types of HPV may cause abnormal results on a Pap
smear, which may indicate precancerous changes. If your doctor detects these
abnormalities, you may need more frequent screenings to monitor any changes.
Your doctor will also ask questions
about your health and sexual history. This includes symptoms you have
experienced and any times you have engaged in unprotected sex, including oral
sex.
If you are concerned you may have
contracted a form of HPV known to cause cervical cancer, your physician can
perform a DNA test. This determines what strain of HPV you have in your system.
Treatment.
How
are genital warts treated?
While visible genital warts often go
away with time, the virus cannot be eliminated once it is in your bloodstream.
This means you may have several outbreaks over the course of your life. This
makes managing symptoms important because you want to prevent transmitting the
virus to others. Genital warts can be passed on to others even when there are
no visible warts or other symptoms.
You may wish to treat genital warts
to relieve painful symptoms or to minimize their appearance. You cannot treat
genital warts with over-the-counter (OTC) wart removers or treatments.
Your doctor may prescribe topical
wart treatments that might include:
- imiquimod (Aldara)
- podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox)
- trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
If visible warts do not go away with
time, you may require surgery to remove them. Your physician can remove the
warts through:
- electrocautery, or burning warts with electric currents
- cryosurgery, or freezing warts
- laser treatments
- excision, or cutting off warts
- Interferon injections
Women who have been diagnosed with
genital warts may need to have Pap smears every 3 to 6 months after their
initial treatment to monitor any changes in the cervix. This is because certain
types of HPV that cause genital warts are also associated with cervical cancer
and precancerous changes in the cervix.
Home remedies.
Home
remedies for genital warts.
You should not use OTC treatments
meant for hand warts on genital warts. Hand and genital warts are caused by
different strains of HPV. Using the wrong treatments may do more harm than good.
Some home remedies are touted as helpful in treating genital warts, but there
is little evidence to support them. Always consult your doctor before trying a
home remedy.
Genital warts are a common symptom
of HPV infection that can be uncomfortable or painful. They can disappear over
time, but treatment is essential in preventing their return and possible
complications.
Talking to your partner about genital warts can be difficult, but it is an
important conversation to have. Being open about your condition can help you
protect your partner from getting the infection and resulting warts.
Prevention.
How
to prevent genital warts
Unlike other STDs, which can only be
prevented through the use of condoms
or by abstinence, HPV can now be prevented with vaccines.
There are two HPV vaccines
that have been approved by the FDA: Gardasil and Cervarix. They are both
effective in the prevention of HPV types 16 and 18, which are high risk and
responsible for causing most cervical cancers (70 percent), and types 6 and 11, which cause over 90 percent of genital warts.
A new version of Gardasil, called
Gardasil 9, protects against five more strains of the virus. Gardasil 9 was
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2014. It’ll
eventually replace the older version of the vaccine.
Though originally recommended only
for females age 11 to 26, Gardasil has now also been licensed for use in boys
and men age 11 to 21 to prevent genital warts.
An HPV vaccine
called Gardasil can protect men and women from the most common HPV strains that
cause genital warts, and can also protect against strains of HPV that are
linked to cervical cancer. A vaccine called Cervarix is also available. This
vaccine protects against cervical cancer, but not against genital warts.
Men and women up to age 26 can
receive the HPV vaccine. It can also be given as early as age 9, and comes in a
round of three different shots. These vaccines should be given before becoming
sexually active, as they are most effective before a person is exposed to HPV.
Using a condom
every time you have sex can also reduce your risk of contracting genital warts.
Genital Warts in Pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Complications
- Treatment
- Outlook
HPV
and Genital Warts.
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI). They typically present as fleshy growths in the moist
tissues of the genitals in both men and women, though many people never
experience any symptoms.
Genital warts are caused by certain
strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common of all STIs. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
(CDC) estimate that 79 million of people in the world are currently infected
with HPV. Their data suggests the majority of sexually active adults will be
infected by it at some points in their lives. It’s slightly more common among
women than men.
Not all HPV infections cause genital
warts, though. Some strains cause no symptoms at all, while others can cause
cancer in both men and women. In particular, HPV causes the vast majority of
cases of cervical cancer in the United States. This is why women are strongly
recommended to get regular Pap smears, which check for signs of cervical cancer and HPV.
There are now vaccines available for
most of the strains of HPV that cause genital warts and cancer. These vaccines
are most effective when administered before a person becomes sexually active
and are recommended for both boys and girls.
Pregnancy.
How
Does Having Genital Warts Affect Pregnancy?
If you have any history of HPV, you
should inform your prenatal care provider. You should also specify whether you
have had genital warts or an abnormal Pap smear in the past. While HPV normally
doesn’t affect you or your unborn child, your doctor will want to check for any
abnormalities over the course of your pregnancy.
Because so many cells are
growing and multiplying during pregnancy, your doctor will want to watch out
for any unusual growth or other changes. Additionally, some women develop
larger genital warts than usual while they are pregnant.
If you don’t know whether you have
HPV, rest assured that your doctor will perform a Pap smear as part of your
prenatal care.
Complications.
Are
There Any Possible Complications of Genital Warts During Pregnancy?
Typically, genital warts won’t
affect your pregnancy. There are some cases in which complications could arise.
If you have an active genital warts
infection during pregnancy, the warts can grow larger than they would
ordinarily. For some women, this can make urinating painful. Large warts may
also cause bleeding during delivery. Sometimes, warts on the vaginal wall can
make it difficult for your vagina to stretch sufficiently during childbirth. In
these cases, a cesarean delivery may be recommended.
Very rarely, genital warts may be
passed on to your baby. In these cases, your infant will usually develop warts
in their mouth or throat several weeks after birth. This is most likely to
occur among young mothers who are infected with HPV late in their pregnancy.
The strains of HPV that cause
genital warts haven’t been shown to increase the risk of miscarriage or
problems with delivery. A recent study
found that women with high-risk HPV infections (or, infections with HPV strains
that commonly cause cervical cancer) were twice as likely to develop preeclampsia, which is a potentially dangerous complication of
pregnancy. Women with high-risk HPV were also more likely to deliver prematurely.
Treatment.
What
Treatments Are Available for Pregnant Women?
There’s no cure for genital warts,
but there are medications available that can treat the symptoms. None of them,
however, have been cleared for use during pregnancy. If you have genital warts
medications that were prescribed before you became pregnant, you should talk to
your doctor before using them.
You should never treat genital warts
with over-the-counter wart removers. These treatments aren’t safe for use on
the genitals and could lead to more pain and irritation.
If you have large warts that your
doctor believes may interfere with delivery, it’s possible to have them
surgically removed. This can be done by freezing the warts with liquid
nitrogen, surgically excising them, or using electric currents to burn them
off.
Outlook.
What
Is the Outlook for Pregnant Women with Genital Warts?
For the vast majority of women,
genital warts don’t cause any problems during pregnancy and the risk of passing
the infection on to your child is very low.
If you have genital warts, or any
other strain of HPV, and are still concerned about the possible effects on your
pregnancy, you should talk to your prenatal care provider.
Home Remedies for Genital Warts: What Works?
- Stabilized Aloe Vera Gelly Tube
- Stabilized Aloe propolis cream.
- Garlic
- Vegetables
- Folate and B-12
- Lifestyle
- Risks
- Traditional treatment
- Takeaway
Overview.
If you have genital warts, know that
you are not alone. Genital warts (condylomata acuminate) are very common.
According to the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, there are up to one million new cases of genital warts
diagnosed each year in the United States, and many cases are not diagnosed.
Most cases of genital warts are
caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 120 strains of HPV, but types 6 and 11
are the strains that cause genital warts. Those strains of HPV don't usually
cause cervical cancer, but they do lead to genital warts.
It may be necessary for you to visit
your doctor for treatment for genital warts. You may also want to treat your
genital warts at home. Read on to learn about seven home remedies that may help
treat genital warts.
Stabilized
Aloe Vera Gelly Tube.
1.
Stabilized Aloe Vera Gelly Tube.
Along
with other health benefits, essential oils have been studied for use as antifungal agents. Stabilized Aloe Vera Gelly Tube is an essential oil
that has been found to be useful against fungus and other organisms, including head lice.
Stabilized Aloe Vera Gelly Tube is listed oil as a remedy that might be
useful against genital warts. You can apply a drop of stabilized aloe gelly oil
(mix one drop of the oil with a drop or two of a carrier oil, such as coconut
oil) and apply directly to the wart.
Stabilized
Aloe propolis cream.
2.
Stabilized Aloe propolis cream.
Stabilized
Aloe propolis cream has been found to be effective
against genital warts. The stabilized aloe propolis cream lotion is concentrated
into a compound in an ointment called ploporis that comes from bee hive products which is available by prescription.
You can also applying to the warts.
Garlic
3.
Garlic
There is some evidence
that applying garlic extract to warts can help clear them up. You can purchase
garlic extract and apply directly to the warts. You could also soak some gauze
pads in a mixture of garlic and oil. Then apply and let sit on the warts.
Apple cider vinegar
Vegetables
4.
Vegetables
Vegetables are good for you in a
number of ways. Try eating crunchy vegetables like:
- cabbage
- broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- cauliflower
- kale
These vegetables contain Indole-3-carbinol
(I3C), which can help clear up genital warts. It’s recommend you eat 4-5
servings of veggies every day.
Folate and B-12
5.
Folate and B-12
There is an association between
folate and B12 deficiency and an increased risk of contracting HPV. Taking
a multivitamin or folate and B-12 supplements might help your body fight off an
HPV infection and clear up warts.
Lifestyle.
6.
Dietary and lifestyle support
Having genital warts puts a strain
on your body. It can be difficult for your body to deal with any other health
problems along with the warts. To help your body heal faster, you should cut
out any immune stressors like smoking or a diet that is heavy in processed or
unhealthy foods.
Foods to incorporate into your diet
include:
- antioxidant rich foods (blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, bell peppers, squash)
- dark leafy greens like spinach and kale
- whole grains
- almonds
- beans
- lean meats
These foods can help boost your
immune system and help minimize the recurrence of HPV.
Foods to avoid include:
- any possible food allergens (dairy, soy, corn, food additives)
- refined foods like white bread and pasta
- red meat
- processed foods with trans fats
- caffeine and other stimulants
Risks.
Risks
and warnings
It's important to remember that
getting rid of an external genital wart doesn’t mean that you no longer have an
infection. Although rare, HPV can cause both genital warts and cervical cancer.
You may have more than one type of HPV. It's important see a doctor for your
warts even if you treat them at home.
The virus that can cause genital
warts can stay dormant in your body for a long time. So if you treat your warts
and get rid of them, they may come back.
Traditional treatment.
How
are genital warts traditionally treated?
According to the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, there is no one standard treatment for genital warts that
doctors agree on. Different doctors might use different treatments for genital
warts depending on the type of warts or how long you've had warts. Treatments
range from medication to "freezing" the warts to cutting them off or removing them with lasers.
Takeaway.
The
bottom line
You can help treat genital warts at
home. But you should still see a doctor to check for and treat any sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) that may be causing the warts. If an STI is causing
your warts, you may need additional medication natural supplements to treat the
condition and prevent passing the infection on to any sexual partners.
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