Warts that develop in the genital area are known as ‘condylomata acuminata’, and they are passed on from one person to another through sexual activity where the human papilloma virus or HPV is transmitted. However it is not unusual for a person to contract the virus yet not develop warts, or at least not for a few months.
Warts initially show up in the moist areas of the skin and normally look like small pink lumps, however they can grow into larger cauliflower like growths that are a lot more uncomfortable for people
In woman Genital warts are likely to occur around the moist region of the vagina and are found as small pink bumps.Genital warts are most prone to be found surrounding the vagina and moistened areas in women. It is very important for women to be examined by a physician if they get genital warts as they may also be found on their cervix and vaginal canal which can be dangerous. Warts can result in itching, vaginal discharge, a pungent smell and bleeding after sex.
For men, the most common place to develop warts is on the penis, and scrotum. They grow in small clusters of raised pink lumps, however in more severe cases they can even develop into much larger growths that have a stalk and are darker in colour
Genital warts can be irritating and cause an uncomfortable itchy sensation, however they can be painless in certain instances. In severe cases the urinary tract can be obstructed which might cause bleeding, also an excessive amount of discharge may appear. The more time the virus is left without treatment then the worse it may become, as warts will multiply and the condition will become more severe. It is, without a doubt of real importance to discover a way to treat them successfully.
Usually when you visit a doctor and he/she thinks you have contracted genital warts, they will put a solution on the infected area to test for the HPV virus. pap spear tests are common in female patients. There are a range of different treatments that a doctor can choose from, however a topical cream is most commonly tried first.
Topical creams prescribed by a doctor have chemicals in them which aren’t natural and therefore could have harmful side effects. There are also other treatment options such as, cryotherapy which is when liquid nitrogen is applied and then the warts are frozen off, burning them off with laser CO2, or the doctor can use a scalpel to remove the warts. The downside to these types of surgery is that they can be pricey and painful, and you may feel uncomfortable having another person treating you in your genital area.
Fortunately you can treat this condition without damaging your body by using a natural product and also in the reassurance of your own home without paying a hefty doctor’s fee.
If you or someone that you know has developed Genital Warts, then you may want to visit the author of this article, Anna Latrobe’s, blog where she discusses successful homeopathic genital warts treatments. Click her to visit her blog: Wartrol Genital Warts Treatment Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.