Genital warts (sometimes called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts) are
single or multiple bumps that appear in the genital areas of men and women
including the vagina, cervix, penis, and rectum. Like warts that appear on other
areas of your skin, genital warts are caused by a virus called HPV.
Genital warts can be treated, and probably cured in some cases. A “cure”
means that the virus is gone. There is no reliable way to determine whether or
not the HPV virus is gone. Treatments are effective at getting rid of the
visible warts, but the virus may persist in the skin, and cause new warts to
develop months or years later.
If you or your sexual partner has warts that are visible in the genital area,
you should avoid any sexual contact until the warts are treated. Condoms may
reduce the risk of spread. Be aware that people with no visible warts may be
infected with the HPV virus (they may not even be aware themselves that they
have it) and spread it to you.
How can you avoid genital warts?
Get vaccinated against HPV.
Certain types of HPV vaccines protect against the low-risk HPV that causes
90% of genital warts.
HPV vaccine is safe for all females 9 to 26 years old.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all 11-12
year old girls get the HPV vaccine.
Avoid sexual contact.
Have safer sex:
Reduce the number of sexual partners.
Condoms, when used correctly, can reduce the risk of getting HPV. But,
condoms may not cover all infected areas. Each time you have sex use a condom
(male or female type):
Before vaginal sex
Before anal sex
Before oral sex
Have sex with only one partner who does not have sex with others and does not
have HPV.
Know that other forms of birth control do not protect against HPV.
- See more at:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/infectiondontpassiton/womens-health-guide/stds/genital-warts.asp#sthash.8ZDA2skH.dpuf
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