How to Treat Genital Warts

Genital Warts Transmission is something that you should educate yourself with…if you have genital warts or not.

Genital Warts or Human Papillovavirus (HPV),  is a sexually transmitted virus and get this…there are more than 30 types of genital HPV that can infect the genital area while transmitting genital warts.

Women can develop vaginal warts, men can develop genital warts on the penis and both men and women, can develop mouth and anal warts.

Genital warts transmission occurs by direct sexual contact with another person who carries the genital wart virus.

An estimated 40 million Americans are infected with genital warts with up to 1 million new cases diagnosed every year.

Genital warts and HPV are a serious health concern. For women, vaginal warts have been linked to cervical as well as other types of genital cancers. Even genital warts in men can lead to cancer.

Genital Warts Transmission

Genital HPV is highly infectious, particularly when warts are present, and is spread mainly through direct skin to skin contact with the infected area. Genital HPV is passed on during sexual contact especially through vaginal and anal sex.

Oral sex and even non-penetrative sex play (when hand transmission of genital warts can take place) are risky too. It is even possible for genital warts transmission to occur through the use of sex toys which can carry an infection from one person to another.

Some Facts About Genital Warts Transmission You May Not Know

*  In rare cases, the genital warts virus may be spread without direct sexual contact. It may be possible, for example, to pick up the virus if you use a towel to wipe your genitals after is has been used by someone who has HPV or genital warts. You should always only use your own towel at all times.

*  However you can rest assured that genital warts cannot be caught from toilet seats or swimming pools and even the different type of wart which appears on your hand will not be passed on to your genital area.

*  Genital warts on the penis are common in both heterosexual and gay man while anal warts in males tend to occur more frequently in gay men, primarily as a result of unprotected anal intercourse and direct penis-to-rectum contact during sex.

*  Although lesbian sex is generally considered to be low risk for sexually transmitted infections, it is still possible for HPV to be spread between women and recent studies have suggested that it is probably more common that had previously been thought before.

*  Genital warts grow much better inside the anus or the vagina than the penis so even though most people never see warts on their sexual partner’s penis, they can catch the infection nevertheless.

*  In very rare cases, a person is born with a genital wart infection when a mother with genital warts can transmit genital warts in pregnancy once the childbirth begins.

*  As well, a child can become infected while being bathed or changed. However, if a child has genital warts, then you seriously need to suspect sexual abuse as a possible cause and investigate fully.

Anyone can get genital warts, male or female. The most common way for Genital Warts Transmission is through sexual intercourse with someone else that has a genital wart or by touching the genitals of someone who already has a genital wart. It is a skin to skin contact condition.

There are several factors which put you at a higher risk for genital warts transmission and other complications of HPV.

Genital Warts Transmission Risk Factors

*  Multiple sexual partners or a single sexual partner who in turn has multiple sexual partners.
*  Not knowing the status of your sexual partner such as whether they in fact have a sexually transmitted disease.

*  Starting at an early age to be sexually active.*   The use of alcohol and tobacco.
*  Suffering from stress and other viral infections such as HIV or herpes at the same time.
*  Poor nutrition and a weakened immune system which make you more vulnerable.

When You Have Genital Warts

*  Any growth on the genitals should be examined by a physician.

*  Avoid touching the genital area and use rubber gloves or wash the hands thoroughly in hot soapy water if contact is made.

*  It is extremely important to fully investigate a genital warts treatment as soon as you are aware of their presence.

*  If you are too embarrassed to discuss your fears with your family doctor or think you might have an STD, you can seek confidential advice from your local clinic. They will either do the examination themselves or send you to a specialist clinic.

How Do You Prevent Genital Warts Transmission

Doctors believe that Genital Warts Transmission can be reduced by successful treatment of warts and by the use on condoms. However, neither method can prevent Genital Warts Transmission in every case; especially for warts not covered by a condom. Knowing one’s sexual partner and other forms of safe sex help reduce Genital Warts Transmission but only abstinence is 100% successful.

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