Genital warts Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) passed on by vaginal and anal sex, sharing sex toys and, rarely, by oral sex. Treatment from a sexual health clinic can help. Go to a sexual health clinic if you have:
These symptoms mean you may have genital warts. Go to a sexual health clinic to be checked. Sexual health clinics are sometimes called genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics, or sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Treatment can help remove the warts and stop the infection being passed on. What happens at a sexual health clinic Why you should go to a sexual health clinicYou can see a GP, but they'll probably refer you to a sexual health clinic if they think you might have genital warts. Sexual health clinics specialise in treating problems with the genitals and urine system. Many sexual health clinics offer a walk-in service where you do not need an appointment. A sexual health clinic will often get test results quicker than a GP surgery, and you do not have to pay a prescription charge for medicines prescribed by a sexual health clinic. A doctor or nurse can usually diagnose warts by looking at them. They will:
It may not be possible to find out who you got genital warts from, or how long you've had the infection. Treatment for genital warts Treatment for genital warts needs to be prescribed by a doctor. The type of treatment you'll be offered depends on what the warts look like and where they are. The doctor or nurse will discuss this with you. Treatments include:
It may take weeks or months for treatment to work and the warts may come back. In some people, the treatment does not work. There's no cure for genital warts, but it's possible for your body to fight the virus over time. Do
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How genital warts are passed on The genital warts virus can be passed on even when there are no visible warts. Many people with the virus do not have symptoms but can still pass it on. If you have genital warts, your current sexual partners should get tested because they may have warts and not know it. After you get the infection, it can take weeks to many months before symptoms appear. You can get genital warts from:
The virus can also be passed to a baby from its mother during birth, but this is rare. You cannot get genital warts from:
How to stop genital warts being passed on You can stop genital warts from being passed on by:
Why genital warts come backGenital warts are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many types of HPV. The HPV virus can stay in your skin and warts can develop again. Warts may go away without treatment, but this may take many months. You can still pass the virus on, and the warts may come back. Genital warts and cancer Genital warts are not cancer and do not cause cancer. The HPV vaccine that's offered to girls and boys aged 12 to 13 in England protects against cervical cancer and genital warts. The HPV vaccine is also offered to men (up to the age of 45) who have sex with men (MSM), some trans men and trans women, sex workers, and men and women living with HIV. Find out more about the HPV vaccine ImportantTell your midwife or doctor if:
During pregnancy, genital warts:
Most pregnant women with genital warts have a vaginal delivery. Very rarely you might be offered a caesarean, depending on your circumstances. BestCareCompare | ||||||
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