Genital Warts (HPV) Treatment

Genital Warts (HPV) Treatment

Genital warts are very common and are caused by the transmission of various strains of a virus called HPV. Genital warts can be bothersome, but they are treatable and not dangerous.

Genital warts can occur around the genital area and anus. It is true that some types of HPV can cause cancer, but they are not the same as wart-forming types. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease but often regresses on its own. Some high-risk HPV types can develop into cancer if left untreated. Other low-risk types can cause warts on the vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, and scrotum. Genital warts are quite common.

How are genital warts transmitted?
It is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact with a person infected with HPV during vaginal anal or oral sex. Genital warts can be transmitted even if ejaculation does not occur or the penis does not enter the vagina or anus. Even if it is less likely, it can be transmitted even if there is no visible wart. Genital warts can also be passed on to the baby during birth, which is extremely rare.

Genital warts are different from warts on other parts of the body. In other words, you cannot transmit warts on your hands or feet when you touch yourself or your partner.

You are more likely to be contagious if you are showing symptoms. So if you notice a wart, it's best to get treatment right away to reduce the chance of infecting your partner.

Should I be treated for genital warts?​

This is entirely up to you. Sometimes your body's own immune system fights the virus and warts can go away on their own. But sometimes that may not be the case. It can cause discomfort and infect others. If you are pregnant, your doctor may want you to have warts removed because warts can cause problems during childbirth. Getting treatment also dramatically reduces your risk of passing warts to your partner.

Genital Wart Treatment İzmir

There are several different methods for treating genital warts. Depending on the location of the warts and how much space they occupy, your doctor will decide with you the most appropriate treatment. Like any treatment, these treatments can have various side effects.

Treatment options are:

* Applying a chemical solution on the warts once a week for several weeks.
* A cream that you can apply yourself on warts.
* Freezing of warts (cryotherapy).
* Burning warts using electric current.
* Removal of warts by cutting.

Some of these treatments may seem intimidating, but they are all based on wart removal, which eliminates all symptoms and reduces the likelihood of contagion. Your doctor may give you various medications to make you feel comfortable.

Although there is no definitive cure for HPV that causes warts, there is a vaccine available to prevent many types of HPV and thus cancer formation.

Genital Wart Treatment with laser

In the treatment of genital warts, apart from many treatment options, there is a recent laser genital wart treatment in İzmir. With this method, the condyloma disappears completely without any trace after the procedure, and better results can be obtained in terms of aesthetics. With the new generation Laser device used, urinary incontinence complaints can be treated, apart from the treatment of genital warts. In the treatment of gynecological problems such as hymenoplasty (hymen suturing) and in addition to cervix wound (cervical erosion), discoloration and bleaching in the genital area can be applied with higher success and without side effects compared to other treatments..

What can I do to prevent warts from recurring after treatment?

Warts can be treated, but there is no cure. Even when warts are removed, your body will still have the virus that caused them. At some point the virus may disappear, but there is no way of knowing. Some people may develop warts repeatedly, while others do not.

After wart treatment:

• Keep that area clean and don't scratch it.
• Wash your hands after touching the area
• Do not have sexual intercourse if you feel uncomfortable.
• If there is pain or swelling in the treated area, you can apply a cold compress. A mild pain reliever sold in pharmacies can also be used.