Genital warts cause lumps and growth around the private parts that are darkish in colour
New Delhi: Genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that can be passed through vaginal and anal sex. Warts don’t need to occur on someone’s body if they have the virus. And so, despite using condoms, or not having penetrative sex can also transmit this ailment.
Symptoms of genital warts
Lumps and growth around your genitals – vagina, penis, or anus that are darkish in colour
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Feeling itchy and scratchy around the warts
Vaginal discharge
Bleeding and burning around the genital area
In pregnancy, the condition can reappear due to changes in hormones and immunity.
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How to prevent genital warts?
Most people have sex at some point in their lives and it is important to know about practicing it safe for their own and partner’s sexual safety. It is important to use condoms even though it has scientifically been proven that condoms do not provide full coverage for the virus.
Educate yourself about sexual diseases and infections, so that even if you get one, you neither spread it further nor get hassled by it and get treated at the earliest. Here are a few steps you can take to stop the chain of the virus from spreading:
Talk openly with your partner about sexual health and sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms and always practice safe sex. Most condom brands today protect against viruses.
If you spot a wart on your or your partner, immediately stop having sexual relations, even with a condom, and see a doctor for treatment.
Quit smoking as it spreads the infection
If you have a history of having STDs, consult with your doctor regarding treatments and therapies.
Treatment of genital warts:
As warts can dry out time with the help of medication, the virus can stay on the skin surface, and hence it is important to get vaccinated for HPV to prevent future outbreaks. Sometimes, warts get pretty serious and painful, so surgery is recommended to remove them. The process of electrocautery or burning them with electric currents is also conducted in extreme cases.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet
Discovered on: 2022-07-22 09:47:52
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