2015年11月1日星期日
Early Signs and Symptoms of Genital Warts
Most people who have an HPV infection will not develop any visible warts. If genital warts do appear, it can be several weeks, months or even years after you first came into contact with the virus.
The warts may appear as small, fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes anywhere on the genitals or around the anus. In some cases, the warts are so small they are difficult to notice.
A person can have a single wart or clusters of multiple warts that grow together to form a kind of "cauliflower" appearance.
Warts in women
The most common places for genital warts to develop in women are:
around the vulva (the opening of the vagina)
on the cervix (the neck of the womb)
inside the vagina
around or inside the anus
on the upper thighs
Warts in men
The most common places for genital warts to develop in men are:
anywhere on the penis
on the scrotum
inside the urethra (tube where urine comes out)
around or inside the anus
on the upper thighs
Genital warts come in various sizes and shapes. Common symptoms of genital warts include:
Small bumps (up to 2-3cm for) that are skin-coloured and often grow in clusters forming a sort of cauliflower shape
Some people only have one or two warts. When these growths are located directly in the genital area, they are usually soft-to-the-touch and can be either raised or flat.
Most of the time, genital warts appear in moist areas (e.g. in or around the vagina, anus or groin) and do not cause discomfort or pain. In rare cases, they can be itchy, hurt a bit or bleed - especially if you scratch them.
Uncomfortable Symptoms
In rare occasions, a person will have an itching or burning sensation when they urinate or when they engage in sexual intercourse. This could be a sign of advance stages of genital warts or it could the signs and symptoms of another sexually transmitted disease or problem. Other symptoms of genital warts may include discharge, bleeding and irritation.
Determine if you Have Genital Warts
If there are little or no symptoms of genital warts, it is hard to determine if they are present or not. A doctor can do a visual examination; however, if they are not fully visible, he can use a vinegar based solution on the suspected area and if they are present, they will present themselves with the vinegar solution. If the genital warts are not visible and do not show up with the vinegar solution, the doctor can do a swab test and have it analyzed for presence of the genital warts. Sometimes nothing shows up, but if you have been in contact with an infected person, the doctor may ask you to come back for an additional exam at a later date. Remember, no signs and symptoms does not mean you do not have the disease.
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2015年10月30日星期五
Prevention of Genital Warts
The best way to prevent genital warts is to avoid sex or have sex with only one uninfected partner. Using condoms also may help to prevent infection. However, condoms can't always cover all affected skin. Factors that increase your risk of becoming infected include:
Having other STDs (because the risk factors are the same)
Multiple sex partners
Smoking
Certain vitamin deficiencies
Medications or medical conditions that suppress the immune system, such as AIDS
If you have had genital warts, you should be tested for cervical cancer at least once every year. Cervical cancer can be prevented with regular screening (Pap smears), and can be cured in most cases when it is detected in early stages.
HPV vaccines can be helpful in preventing genital warts. There are currently two vaccines FDA approved and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These are Gardasil and Cervarix. One of the vaccines, Gardasil, targets HPV types 6 and 11, the types of HPV that cause 90 percent of genital warts. Both Gardasil and Cervarix protect against the major cervical cancer-causing strains, 16 and 18. Cervarix and Gardasil are effective for girls 9 through 26 years old. Only Gardasil has been licensed for use in males.
Both vaccines are given as a set of three shots over six months. The vaccine will not cure existing infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all 11- and 12-year-old American girls get the shots, although girls as young as 9 could receive it if they're sexually active. For "catch-up," the CDC also recommends that girls and women ages 13 to 26 be vaccinated against HPV, regardless of their Pap test results.
The vaccine works best before an individual has been exposed to HPV. Early vaccination provides the greatest chance of preventing cervical cancer and genital warts. Older girls and young women were included in the CDC recommendations because even if they've had some exposure to HPV, it may not be to the strains contained in the vaccine, so they'll they may get some protection.
Gardasil is licensed for males ages 9 through 26 years, and the CDC recommends the shots for boys aged 11 or 12 years and for males 13 through 21 years if they have not previously had the shots. Gardasil is also recommended for bisexual or gay men and men with compromised immune systems through age 26 if they have not previously had the shots.
2015年10月26日星期一
Symptoms and Risk Factors for Genital Warts
Symptoms of Genital Warts
Genital warts may appear on a man's penis, anus, or in between the scrotum and penis. In women, they're found on the outside of the vagina on the vulva, or inside the vagina and even on the cervix. Sometimes they're too small (or hidden) to be seen. When genital warts are visible, they may be:
Skin-colored
Sometimes slightly darker than skin color
Flat
Raised like tiny pieces of cauliflower
In singles or groups
Of any size, large or small
Smooth or textured on the surface
Other symptoms of genital warts can include bleeding from the vagina after sex, moisture in the genital area, and genital itching. Genital warts can also cause vaginal discharge.
Risk Factors for Genital Warts
Having unprotected sex with someone who has HPV is a major risk factor for genital warts. Regular use of condoms, as well as having only one sexual partner (who is also monogamous) will help to reduce your risk of genital warts. If you have genital warts, using a condom will also decrease the risk of spread to other people, but even condom use can't completely prevent the spread of HPV.
Even after genital warts are treated, you may still be able to spread the HPV sexually because the virus may remain hidden in deeper layers of the skin. But having genital warts removed does help reduce the risk of HPV transmission.
The HPV virus type that caused the genital warts does not cause cervical cancer or cancer of the penis, but if you're infected with the wart-causing type, it's possible that you are also infected with more dangerous types of HPV. So regular Pap smears and pelvic exams are a good idea for women who have had genital warts.
Diagnosing, Treating, and Preventing Genital Warts
Genital warts can be easily diagnosed during a physical exam. They don't require treatment, but treatment can help if the the warts are itchy or uncomfortable. Without treatment, they may get bigger and even more uncomfortable — and more visible.
The virus itself, however, cannot be treated, notes Shuford. "We don't have a medicine to eradicate that infection. But once it causes the genital warts, we can treat the warts. There are topical medicines that you can put over the warts that may help them regress or go away," says Shuford. Warts can also be removed via cryosurgery (freezing) or even cut off.
"Even with all of these treatments, a significant number of these warts will come back and will need to be treated again," says Shuford. But the body will often get rid of
HPV on its own. "Ninety percent of infections will go away on their own within two years," says Shuford. “If they're treated and don't necessarily respond to the treatment, there's a good chance that the body will get rid of the warts on its own."
While perhaps not the most serious of sexually transmitted infections, genital warts are certainly a concern. Consistent and correct condom use can help decrease the risk of HPV infection. But with HPV, abstinence is the only way to completely avoid it.
Genital warts may appear on a man's penis, anus, or in between the scrotum and penis. In women, they're found on the outside of the vagina on the vulva, or inside the vagina and even on the cervix. Sometimes they're too small (or hidden) to be seen. When genital warts are visible, they may be:
Skin-colored
Sometimes slightly darker than skin color
Flat
Raised like tiny pieces of cauliflower
In singles or groups
Of any size, large or small
Smooth or textured on the surface
Other symptoms of genital warts can include bleeding from the vagina after sex, moisture in the genital area, and genital itching. Genital warts can also cause vaginal discharge.
Risk Factors for Genital Warts
Having unprotected sex with someone who has HPV is a major risk factor for genital warts. Regular use of condoms, as well as having only one sexual partner (who is also monogamous) will help to reduce your risk of genital warts. If you have genital warts, using a condom will also decrease the risk of spread to other people, but even condom use can't completely prevent the spread of HPV.
Even after genital warts are treated, you may still be able to spread the HPV sexually because the virus may remain hidden in deeper layers of the skin. But having genital warts removed does help reduce the risk of HPV transmission.
The HPV virus type that caused the genital warts does not cause cervical cancer or cancer of the penis, but if you're infected with the wart-causing type, it's possible that you are also infected with more dangerous types of HPV. So regular Pap smears and pelvic exams are a good idea for women who have had genital warts.
Diagnosing, Treating, and Preventing Genital Warts
Genital warts can be easily diagnosed during a physical exam. They don't require treatment, but treatment can help if the the warts are itchy or uncomfortable. Without treatment, they may get bigger and even more uncomfortable — and more visible.
The virus itself, however, cannot be treated, notes Shuford. "We don't have a medicine to eradicate that infection. But once it causes the genital warts, we can treat the warts. There are topical medicines that you can put over the warts that may help them regress or go away," says Shuford. Warts can also be removed via cryosurgery (freezing) or even cut off.
"Even with all of these treatments, a significant number of these warts will come back and will need to be treated again," says Shuford. But the body will often get rid of
HPV on its own. "Ninety percent of infections will go away on their own within two years," says Shuford. “If they're treated and don't necessarily respond to the treatment, there's a good chance that the body will get rid of the warts on its own."
While perhaps not the most serious of sexually transmitted infections, genital warts are certainly a concern. Consistent and correct condom use can help decrease the risk of HPV infection. But with HPV, abstinence is the only way to completely avoid it.
2015年10月20日星期二
Early Signs of Genital Warts in women
Genital warts come in various sizes and shapes. Common symptoms of genital
warts include:
Small bumps (up to 2-3cm for) that are skin-coloured and often grow in clusters forming a sort of cauliflower shape
Some people only have one or two warts. When these growths are located directly in the genital area, they are usually soft-to-the-touch and can be either raised or flat.
Most of the time, genital warts appear in moist areas (e.g. in or around the vagina, anus or groin) and do not cause discomfort or pain. In rare cases, they can be itchy, hurt a bit or bleed - especially if you scratch them.
Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Although warts affect both genders, more women have warts than men.
Warts are skin-colored or pink, and may be smooth and flat or raised with a rough texture. They are usually located on the labia or at the opening of the vagina, but can also be around or inside the anus.
Most women with warts do not have any symptoms at all. Less commonly, there may be itching, burning, or tenderness in the genital area.
GENITAL WARTS DIAGNOSIS
Genital warts are diagnosed based on an exam. If your doctor or nurse is not certain that the area is a wart, he or she may perform a biopsy (remove a small piece of tissue).
Small bumps (up to 2-3cm for) that are skin-coloured and often grow in clusters forming a sort of cauliflower shape
Some people only have one or two warts. When these growths are located directly in the genital area, they are usually soft-to-the-touch and can be either raised or flat.
Most of the time, genital warts appear in moist areas (e.g. in or around the vagina, anus or groin) and do not cause discomfort or pain. In rare cases, they can be itchy, hurt a bit or bleed - especially if you scratch them.
Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Although warts affect both genders, more women have warts than men.
Warts are skin-colored or pink, and may be smooth and flat or raised with a rough texture. They are usually located on the labia or at the opening of the vagina, but can also be around or inside the anus.
Most women with warts do not have any symptoms at all. Less commonly, there may be itching, burning, or tenderness in the genital area.
GENITAL WARTS DIAGNOSIS
Genital warts are diagnosed based on an exam. If your doctor or nurse is not certain that the area is a wart, he or she may perform a biopsy (remove a small piece of tissue).
2015年10月15日星期四
Symptoms And Signs Of Genital Warts
Genital warts are not always visible to the human eye. They may be very small
and flesh-colored or slightly darker. The top of the growths may resemble a
cauliflower and may feel smooth or slightly bumpy to the touch.
Where you find genital warts
Genital warts can appear on the following areas of the body:
Females
Vulva (external female genitals).
Vagina.
Cervix.
Groin.
Males
Penis.
Scrotum.
Thigh.
Groin.
Females and males
In the mouth or throat after having oral sex with an infected person.
In or around the anus after anal sex with someone who has HPV.
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, or burning. If genital warts spread or become enlarged, the condition can be very painful and uncomfortable.
Where you find genital warts
Genital warts can appear on the following areas of the body:
Females
Vulva (external female genitals).
Vagina.
Cervix.
Groin.
Males
Penis.
Scrotum.
Thigh.
Groin.
Females and males
In the mouth or throat after having oral sex with an infected person.
In or around the anus after anal sex with someone who has HPV.
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, or burning. If genital warts spread or become enlarged, the condition can be very painful and uncomfortable.
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