Genital warts

Genital warts are caused by a virus HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is caught during sexual contact with someone who is already infected with it. If you develop genital warts, try not to feel too upset remember they are very common and lots of people have them, they are not dangerous and there are many effective ways of treating them.

You may feel angry with the person you think you caught them from. But in fact that person may not know that he or she had HPV for the following two reasons.

Some people carry HPV, but do not have any warts. In fact 15–40% of people under 40 are carriers of HPV, though it is less common in older people. In most people who carry HPV, it goes away in a year or two.
A man may not know that he has a wart, because it can be hidden inside the urethral opening (pee hole). Similarly, a woman can have a wart on the cervix (that is, deep inside the vagina) that she does not know about.

Preventing warts

Although you can catch the virus from sexual contact with someone who carries it but has no warts, infection is more likely from someone who has warts. This is because the surface of a wart is teeming with the virus. After infection, warts can develop 3 weeks to a year later (3 months is the average), so do not assume that you caught them from a recent sexual contact.

Research among university students in the USA shows that condoms halve the risk of becoming infected with HPV (New England Journal of Medicine 2006;354:2645–54).

In the UK, some HPV vaccines are licensed to prevent genital warts (see below) speak to a health care professional for more information.

Where genital warts occur

In women, genital warts usually occur around the opening of the vagina (vulva), but they may occur in the folds of skin alongside the vaginal opening, or between the vagina and the anus, and around the anal opening. The figures (Archives of Dermatology 1984;120:472) are as follows:

around the opening of the vagina (vulva) – 66%
in the vagina – 37%
between the vagina and anus – 29%
around the anus – 23%
on the cervix (neck of womb) – 8%
at the opening of the urethra (where the urine comes out) – 4%.

In men, genital warts often occur just under the foreskin, but can be anywhere on the penis, on the scrotum, in the groin or around the anus. The figures (Archives of Dermatology 1984;120:472) are as follows:

on the shaft of the penis – 51%
around the anus – 34%
on the glans (head of the penis) – 10%
inside the hole (opening of the urethra) – 10%
under the foreskin – 8%
between the anus and scrotum – 3%
on the scrotum – 1%.

What warts look like

In women, genital warts begin as small, gritty-feeling growths, which then enlarge and become more frond-like. They can join together so they resemble miniature cauliflowers. Occasionally they are flat, like warts on the fingers. They are not painful, but can feel itchy or vaguely uncomfortable.

In men, warts on the scrotum or shaft of the penis usually resemble the ordinary warts that occur on the hands. Under the foreskin and round the anus, they are usually a shiny pinkish-white. A lone wart may also occur inside the opening of the urethra (pee hole); here it will be a pinkish colour and may look speckled. An individual may have dozens of warts, or just one or two.

What to do

If you think you have genital warts, the only positive thing you can do yourself is stop smoking, because warts probably persist longer in smokers.
Do not try to treat genital warts with any of the wart lotions you can buy from pharmacists; these are for use on the hands only.
You need to see a doctor, either your family doctor or a doctor at a genitourinary medicine clinic, whichever you feel most comfortable with. The advantage of going to a genitourinary medicine clinic is that you will have tests for other infections; 1 in 5 people with genital warts has another infection that they are probably unaware of. Also, the staff are very used to diagnosing and treating warts. You do not need a referral from your doctor and you simply phone the clinic yourself (see Useful contacts).

There are several treatments for genital warts. The usual treatments because they are simple and effective are podophyllotoxin or imiquimod. Other treatments (such as freezing, burning with acid or laser treatment) are sometimes used, depending on the type and size of wart.

Annoyingly, whatever the treatment, there is a 30% chance that the warts will come back usually after a few weeks or months. This is because the treatments destroy the wart itself, but cannot get rid of the HPV in the skin beneath the wart.

Podophyllotoxin is a plant extract that comes as a liquid or cream. The clinic will show you how to use it and may give you a supply to take home. You usually have to apply it twice a day for 3 days, followed by a break of 4 days. You then repeat this process until the wart disappears (maximum of 4–5 weeks treatment). The cream is easier to use than the liquid for warts in awkward places (such as around the anus). It can sometimes cause redness and a burning sensation, and should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Imiquimod is a cream that the clinic may suggest if podophyllotoxin does not work. It is applied three times a week before you go to sleep so it can remain on the skin for about 8 hours before being washed off next morning,. It seems to work by stimulating the body's own immune system to destroy the warts. On average, women need 8 weeks of treatment and men need 12 weeks, but it can be used for up to 16 weeks. The disadvantage is that itching, redness and soreness often occur. Its effect is slow and it may be several weeks before you notice any improvement.

Genital warts and cervical cancer

There are about many different types of HPV, of which about 40 types can infect the genitals. Each type has been given a number to identify it. Visible genital warts are usually caused by HPV types 6 and 11.

There is a strong link between HPV types 16 and 18 and cervical cancer. In fact, about 70% of cervical cancers are probably caused by HPV 16 and 18. These types of HPV seem to agitate the cells of the cervix (neck of the womb) and encourage pre-cancerous changes. But HPV 16 and 18 do not usually cause visible warts. Therefore if you have genital warts, you are not at a particularly increased risk of cervical cancer.

This also means that people with only the more high-risk type of HPV (types 16 or 18) do not know that they have it, because they probably will not have warts. At present, you cannot be tested under the NHS in the UK to see if you are a carrier of types 16 or 18, but the Department of Health is investigating the possibility.

Genital warts in pregnant women

Pregnancy seems to encourage genital warts they often become bigger or more numerous. Unfortunately, podophyllotoxin may harm the baby, and it is not known whether imiquimod is safe in pregnancy. If very troublesome, they can be treated by freezing (cryotherapy). The good news is that, after the baby is born, genital warts often become smaller or disappear.

Vaccines against HPV

In theory, a vaccine against HPV vaccine could prevent most cervical cancer, so it is very good news that girls aged 12-13 years in the UK (and girls up to 18 years for the first few years of the programme) are now offered the vaccine (British Medical Journal 2008;337:303–4). There are two different vaccines against HPV, Gardasil and Cervarix. Gardasil protects against HPV types 6 and 11 (which cause visible warts) as well as types 16 and 18 (the cancer-causing types). Cervarix is the vaccine used in the UK vaccination programme. It protects against only types 16 and 18 i.e. the cancer-causing types of HPV, but not the types that cause visible warts. The Department of Health will decide later whether boys and older females should receive the vaccine. If you are in the age group for the vaccine, it is very important that you receive all three doses.

For more information, see Dr Phil Hammond's Expert Guide to Warts

Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Last updated: Thursday, June 10th 2010

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Posted by Nate on 23/07/2010 at 01:28:42 pm

I have have kknown about my genital warts for 6 months now and I know how frustrating the process can be. I tried so hard to find a natural cure and people out there believe that castor oil is effective. I would say that in my experience with it that it wasnt. Im now on a perscription of Imiquimod and it will cause itching and discomfort. I have yet to notice much change and there are days when everything seems hopeless as far as progress is concerned. I would like to say to anyone just finding out about their Genital warts that they shouldnt focus on all the problems involved cause I know I did and it kept me from treating them faster and more effectively. Dont be discouraged if you start to notice more in the begining I was told that this happens especially if you catch it early. I would appreciate any positive feedback or new information that could be helpful in the treatment of this condition

Posted by Optional on 22/07/2010 at 08:47:13 pm

I had got genital warts but my doctor told me that they are not an std but i got the first lot burnt off and with in a couple of weeks they have came back and that the same time i found out i was preganat so now i dont no what to do my partner has just found some as well and we both have no idear how we got them or why i need help, do i have a to have a c-section or can i have a normal birth, and can i get ride of them now, please help me befor its to late.

Posted by Optional on 21/07/2010 at 11:14:48 am

i had warts but they have dissapered now is there a chance i can still give them to my new partner?? please help cos were tring for a baby aswell

Posted by udontknowme on 13/07/2010 at 06:29:01 pm

i had genital warts...got them last year with using contraception..i was so devestated..i went to my doc and she gave me cream...got rid of most execpt one..returned and she froze it off then and there...happy days..its so terribly upsetting realising you have an std but with genital warts its purely cosmetic...and the chances are the next partner you are with already has the HPV virus and does't even know it..so practice safe and when the time comes to make some lil babies and there is no contraception used...how is your partner to tell who gave them to who???hopefully they will never come back... The main thing to remember is..you didn't go out and ask for an std..it happened..worse things can happen..

Posted by Optional on 13/07/2010 at 03:45:30 pm

just been on genitalwartclinic.com and they have every treatment available for genital warts! up till now ive just been trying Wartrol so gona give others a try!

Posted by Optional on 13/07/2010 at 03:29:12 am

I recently discovered two small growths just near my vagina wen i went 2 see a local clinician i was tod dat it was genital warts nd they cudnt do nthin coz they were 2 small 2 b treated. Am confused can somebody help me pliz!

Posted by Anonymous on 05/07/2010 at 06:10:41 pm

I received 2 doses of Gardasil before the age of 18, however, I never received a 3rd dose. Am I in any danger having not received the 3rd dose of Gardasil?

Posted by rebecca on 29/06/2010 at 01:51:32 am

i have been diagnosed with warts on the cervix have had same partner for 15 years want to know how this has come about

Posted by brian on 25/06/2010 at 10:19:17 am

i have genital warts i am scared they dont itch but i am gay and they around my anus it creeps me out just thinking they r there i live in guyana i never sought rx for it i am ashamed wat can i do

Posted by Optional on 20/06/2010 at 02:44:39 am

I have two lil lumps around my hole and im freaking out i have warts dont know what to do so scared to get checked out and know I have hpv and will ruin my life in the future because no one will want me

Posted by tootss on 19/06/2010 at 02:46:33 am

Hello i wanted to know something. Im having a scheduled c-section because i have genital warts and the doctors said it was better to undergo that process. I wanted to know if they would remove the warts right after they do the c-section on the spot? please respond with an answer...my c-section is july 1

Posted by Optional on 17/06/2010 at 04:13:01 pm

my partner unknowingly caught genital warts from an ex, but they didnt show until we had been together about 3 months, we both went to the clinic for treatment and check ups lukily at the time i was showing no signs and we used condoms until his cleared up. i am now pregnant (19 weeks) and some warts have developed around my anus and the very bottom of my vagina =( im so embarassed ive never had any std before and i really want them to go il feel so embarassed and upset if the doctor or midwife can see them on check ups and especially when giving birth i almost feel dirty =/ i just hope they can treat them whilst im pregnant as ive read above you cant use the cream...

Posted by Asho on 15/06/2010 at 09:19:31 pm

I had gotten genital warts when I was 17 and discovered them when I was in the shower and felt growths all around my vagina. I was so upset because I didn't know what it was down there so I went to the hospital to find out and when they told me I had HPV and gential warts I felt so ashamed and couldn't stop crying. I made an appointment to go see my gyno and he tried to burn them off and there was so many he told me that it wouldn't be possible so he told me I would have to have laser surgery to have them removed. I ended up having the surgery and he ended up finding so many more warts inside my vagina as well as inside my anal hole. I am so glad that I decided to have the surgery because if I didn't I probably would have never gotten rid of them due to how many I had hidden on the inside of me. My doctor gave me some cream to put on them if I ever got any back and I am now 22 and haven't had any come back since. I would definitley advise anyone with this problem to go the gyno and have a pap smear done to make sure they didn't get cervical cancer from HPV and to see what the doctor can do for you to get rid of the warts. It was the best thing I have ever done when I went to the gyno after finding out I had HPV and genital warts!

Posted by could it be...? on 09/06/2010 at 03:10:26 pm

I've noticed some bumps below and thought nothing of them. Until a thought hit me: I could have genital warts. UGH! I haven't been able to stop crying. I feel ugly, and stupid, and hopeles. I feel like I'll catch cancer, or that I'll never have sex again. Luckily I started doing some research and stubled across sites like this one. I won't get cancer from this, there are ways to fix it, and it's not permanent permanent (it could go away after being treated for two years). I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to find out for certain. But even if the docs say I've got warts, I feel a little better knowing this stuff.

Posted by Optional on 07/06/2010 at 12:36:38 pm

I was told 2 years ago that I have genital warts. I was in denial at first and the cream that the GUM clinic gave me hurt so much i stopped using it. DONT do this if you are using the cream, its supposed to hurt a bit as its killing the wart. I stopped and had to have mine frozen. Not an experience i would recommend for anyone. The freezing hasnt worked so im now quitting the fags and buying ACV (apple cider vinegar) to give that a go. Im sooo scared about the future and future partners and what to tell them! HELP?!

Posted by Optional on 07/06/2010 at 08:23:57 am

this was very helpful and has given me the push to the clinic to get problem solved,thank you for your help, mr.x-wartman

Posted by Optional on 06/06/2010 at 06:47:44 pm

i know i am only 17 and to shy and embarassed, but at the moment i have a few genital warts and i have had a look at some of the website and people on there have said to use ACV (apple cider vinegar) i am putting some on a cotton bud a rolling it on the warts they seem to be going hard and turning black so if your to embarassed to visit the doctors or clinic i would advise you to try ACV

Posted by Sally on 06/06/2010 at 02:27:36 pm

Hi found this site extrmley helpful - so thanks for the advice. My mind is at ease now. If it helps i found some pictures of genital warts on this site www.genitalwartclinic.com

Posted by AmiStudentInDe on 28/05/2010 at 03:06:18 am

I recently had some genital warts appear on my anus. Just two though. I went to a dermatologist about a week ago who identified them and sent me to a proctologist who I saw today. She looked at them and seemed pleased because there are only two on the outer side of my anus. She noted that it's often the case that there are one or two outside and many inside, so I guess I'm lucky (so far). Next Wednesday, I'm having them removed! Hopefully they don't come back. I'll write an update in a few weeks. Wish me luck! (Also: The proctologist told me that of all her patients that return on a regular basis to have genital warts treated, about 95% are smokers! Apparently, there's a strong, yet scientifically unverified, correlation between smoking and the persistence of genital warts. Good reason to quit!)

Posted by lovely25 on 22/05/2010 at 10:20:40 pm

I am a female, i am currentlry suffering from genital warts... it is in the vulva, i used castor oil at first but it didn't work, so i switch to apple cider vinegar. It really works but it is very painful that i cannot bear with it. And now a am using vitamin E oil. I hope it will work to.. The affected area is very itchy!!! is it normal? maybe because it is healing, it was sore and wounded for a few days because of the ACV. I hope for recovery sooner..

Posted by burnedbymyex on 18/05/2010 at 02:31:39 am

i was with my girl friend for four years she left me for about a month and slept with another man unprotected i know she never uses condoms.i took her back why i wish i didnt but was in love .warts showed on me first,inever showed them to her cause i didnt know how to bring it uo to her cause she would think i cheated on her. we broke up but right before we split up she showed a wart on her inner thigh she doesnt think it was a genital wart because it wasnt on her vagina.i was very mad at her for bringing this home to me because i was faithful the whole time.and didnt have sex with no women two years before that i was in prison.well she doent believe me or refuses to believe me i tell her to get checked and she wont shes having unprotected sex with another guy (and cheated on him too) who i hate cause he split up my family. i even tried to tell him to take her to get tested she,he doesnt believe me either she is so wrong for her to pass it knowingly.when i told her she started to believe me,now she's in denial or thinks i'm lying. said she was sorry and didnt know, then passes it knowingly its messed up to do that she doesnt care that she's passing it. so can u get a genital wart on your thigh?And since i got it from her and show warts will she show warts too? or as a female have a chance to not have not have that embarrassment?she thinks that if i do have them i didnt get them from her.say if i did have them before her is it possible to not know or not show a sign for over 5 years?she was the only girl i was with for at least 6 years an if it is possible could i have had them showing and her not get them?i really dont know how to handle this.i mean if some how went over five years having it with no signs can one partner have the warts and the other not get them? please help me with some facts and insight

Posted by God on 15/05/2010 at 02:50:10 pm

IM IMMUNE TO GENTIAL WARTS. THANK YOU HPV VACCINE.

Posted by infected on 15/05/2010 at 03:53:38 am

I have hpv and probably from having a lot of unprotected sex. I got tested for everything in the book and I count myself lucky all I got was HPV. Anyway, places like Planned Parenthood can treat the warts with acid, or creams, or even prescribe drugs. The latter two had almost no effect for me. The acid works, but it burns and is uncomfortable. Here's the good part about the acid: TCA can be bought from chemical suppliers and even from Amazon. I got mine from Amazon. I won't tell you which supplier, but look it up. They have kits with 25%, 50%, and 100% TCA. I think it's marketed as chemical peel solution, but it's the exact same stuff. I use the 100% with a toothpick just like they do at PP. Each PP visit costs around $30. One kit with all 3 strengths is like $50 online. You're going to need more than one treatment. You do the math.

Posted by Optional on 06/05/2010 at 06:15:55 pm

Help! I hadn't been with anyone for several months. I was in the process, so I thought, of getting back together with an ex-girlfriend I really care for. We got together at the weekend, the same weekend as I noticed a spot on my penis. I thought it couldn't be anything serious, as I hadn't been with anyone for months and I had trusted that partner also, probably just minor abrasion. After the weekend I got checked out and it turned out to be a gential wart! I was devastated! I had to tell my (ex-)girlfriend. Now I'm worried I might have passed it on to her. While we did use condoms, we didn't use them all the time. She doesn't want to talk me now, which, of coure, is perfectly understandable. I'm heartbroken as we've been close friends for years as well. She has now also gone to be checked out, but been told that she will have to wait a few weeks. This is even more terrible and difficult. I'm so worried she may have contracted it from me. I'm also worried I may never be able to have sex again without a condom... without risking infecting someone, ... and therefore not be able to conceive normally? I also afraid of ending up alone now. I've been trying to find out information online about HPV - and it seems I could have had this for years and not realised. It's not tested for here as part of normal STD screening! The one glimmer of hope is from a website: http://cureforgenitalwarts.net which says: "In fact, your body can clear most forms of HPV in a matter of a couple of years." - can someone support the veracity of this assertion or website please? And provide more details, on how long it takes? How to improve/accelarate results ? Are the products like Wartrol really genuine and effective or is it purely for commercial gain? Please help. Thanks in advance.

Posted by Wilkes on 02/05/2010 at 06:41:34 am

Hey ive got these white spots on balls & my penis what could they be? Ive also got ay lump on my balls thhat i can also squeezwhite puss out of. Any help would be great thank u

Posted by Optional on 26/04/2010 at 09:54:56 pm

i was very disappointed about my genital warts but this article really helped me to be cheerfull and and come back to life :) thank u v much

Posted by Optional on 24/04/2010 at 02:41:48 am

many small blood blister type objjects on bag that bleed when pooped like acne

Posted by reply to optional on 30/03/2010 on 22/04/2010 at 03:58:05 pm

to the girl on 30/03/10, you poor sweet thing i can understand. your post almost made me cry. i am a nice looking, fun lovin, clean living girl in my 20s with a lovely new guy whos much younger than me. i had a regular pap smear a while ago and was horrified when the nurse nonchalantly said 'oh theres a wort there i think'. i was shocked and upset. i had been alone and unactive for 18months since i broke up with my parner of 2 1/2 years. I couldnt sleep for while but finally got the guts o tell my great new guy. at first he as supportive but hes having trouble with it. i stil turn him on but he dosnt want to hv sex wih me. it sux coz i feel like a filthy disease and i care about im so much i dont want to ruin his chances at life later on. i dont think i will last and its shame but its up to him. what a blow to a great new relationship. mosly i worr that i ill ever ome acros love again becoz of having o tell each partner. i just couldnt lie to them. Honey, if youre really unsure about being with him you should take time away to think about it, dont consider leavin him while you lie in his arms. and it ok to go. you gotta lok after yourself. your young and theres plenty of great guys out there. just dont string him along, let him deal with it in one go, like a band aid. good luck.

Posted by bm on 22/04/2010 at 10:19:34 am

about a year ago i noticed what looks like a kind of wart about 6 inches below my belly button. im not totally sure if its a wart cos its softer than a normal one. any ideas what it is and what i can do? thanks

Posted by Optional on 08/04/2010 at 01:06:35 pm

i have 4 small warts on my ballgag they are not sore what are they

Posted by Optional on 30/03/2010 at 10:19:06 am

I been dating someone older than I am and I just found out that he may have warts and I am in shock. dont know if I should persue this relationship even though he is a great guy. He is in shock he has this and is very upset. I dont know what to make of this but how can I know I wont get infected if we ever get that far in our relationship?

Posted by maybe this might motivate you on 22/03/2010 at 06:00:40 pm

if ur too scared or embarassed to tell anyone well think of it this way, DON'T LET YOUR EGO GET THE BEST OF YOU, OR HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR PENIS/VAGINA, HOW MUCH DO U CARE ABOUT URSELF TO GET HELP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE? hope this helped motivate you :)

Posted by L4D on 21/03/2010 at 05:55:17 pm

Hi, I have gone to 4 or 5 GPs regarding a urethral wart I thought I had. They all thought it was not one, however could not diagnose what it actually was. The last doctor I saw said he thought it was a urethral polyp, after almost thinking that it was a wart, until he examined it under magnification. I am very worried that it may actually be urethral warts, and these doctors may not have experienced this type of wart, as it only makes up 10% of cases. What should I do?

Posted by Optional on 15/03/2010 at 09:51:05 am

I'd like to have Gardasil. Where can i get it? I want to buy it if necessary, i'm aN MD. Thank you very much.

Posted by Optional on 14/03/2010 at 02:38:38 pm

hi i have what look like my shin colour but i do not know if they ar either warts or not. if it is warts will it be round and flat or bumpy at first??

Posted by Anonymous on 10/03/2010 at 01:45:13 pm

Hi, I am very scared an i just would like to know what this sounds like. I have a small, pretty flat circle shaped sore on the flap of skin next to my vagina hole. It was itchy the first day and kinda stingy the next. i am leaking this white milky stuff and once a weirdishly big amount came out. My pee stinks relly bad, and im a virgin. These are all the symtoms i have and im SCARED. PLease tell me what could be wrong!

Posted by Optional on 09/03/2010 at 03:02:14 pm

Thank you for your help, the information set my mind at rest

Posted by Optional on 02/03/2010 at 01:18:09 pm

if my partner has visible warts and i dnt does that mean i caught them of him

Posted by Sian =( on 25/02/2010 at 07:37:36 am

Im 21, ive been told a few months ago that ive got the HPV virus which causes genital warts. Im completely gutted and i think my new bf will leave if i tell him....i have slept with him and used a condom but they dont stop the spread of warts....AAAAARRRRRRHHHHH what a pickle!!!! Im really upset =(

Posted by Optional on 24/02/2010 at 12:40:11 pm

I have a limp that has appeared on the enteance of my vagina , it's not sore so much but I am aware of it..its not warts as I have not had sex in about one & half years...any thoughts.(maybe a little sore!)

Posted by Anonymous on 25/01/2010 at 10:42:00 pm

I'm 14 and I have these lumps on the outside lips of my vagina and the are full of blood but it looks like they are full of white stuff and black stuff. I'm to embarrsed to tell my mum and I would be so embarresed to see a doctor about it please help me I don't know what to do .

Posted by Ashleigh levens on 07/01/2010 at 11:19:00 pm

i have genital warts and im scared can you please help me...

Posted by Kathy on 05/01/2010 at 02:37:00 am

Hi there, I have had hpv for eighteen months now. I have had several treatments done, liquid nitrogen, Podophyllin, burning with electrocautery, and about two months ago I had laser done not only on the outside but also inside. None of it seems to work. It keeps on coming back. I am not sexually active. I am aware that my immune system is weak and that HPV stays in your body and it's something I have learned to deal with. I am not a smoker and I do not drink. I also discharge constantly. I have been checked for all the sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV testing all were negative except HPV. Also due to this constant discharge in the last eighteen months and genital warts recurring my question to someone who is knowledgeable about this matter is could it be a problem that is coming from the inner cervix (columnar cells). If anyone can help me out here it would mean a lot to me. Thank you, Kathy

Posted by Jonn on 29/12/2009 at 09:52:00 pm

I'm 13yrs old and I'm positive I have genital warts. I'm so embarresed ,I can't tell my mum and my girlfreind keeps trying to touch my penis and she is wondering why I won't let her. I'm scared that she will get board and leave me. I'm going to try and find a GUM clinic but it so hard to go. I'm sure that if I go to the clinic someone from skool will find out and I would be certanly bullied. I have never had sexual contact exept kissing please someone help.I'm seriously thinking off killing myself. I have never had any sexual contact xept kissing. I'm

Posted by stop worrying on 11/12/2009 at 01:57:00 pm

To the guy who thinks it will end his relationship. Stop worrying. 40% of males and females have HPV of which there are various kinds. Genital visable warts do not cause cancer, that is a different variant of HPV. Get them frozen that way you cant see them and it kills the root of the wart, cider vinegar does not. Unless both of you were virgins either of you could of been in contact with HPV in the past, 60 year old ladies even turn up with them. It can be unnoticed or immune suppressed for years and is no more dangerous than a normal wart.Stop smoking and eat well and help your immune systems get on top of it. After freezing they will probably disappear for good. Dont tell her she will freak and she probably has it anyway.

Posted by dont know what to do on 26/11/2009 at 11:40:00 pm

im 14 and im really embarrassed to go to the doctor about it! :(, i haven't had sex only oral, I've have these tiny little bumps on the whole of my penis and they have multiplied. what should i do? :'(

Posted by paula on 12/11/2009 at 10:19:00 pm

i have recently developed bums around the area of my vagina and near my clitiris. Im unsure if i have warts wat should i do im rather ashamed and embarressed.

Posted by WOWweird on 10/11/2009 at 02:12:00 am

i have a hard tiny ball kinda thing in my scrotem like on the edge and one like on my shaft please help IDK wat 2 do

Posted by roger hind on 23/10/2009 at 06:51:00 am

i cant get rid of my warts wot can i do.

Posted by poppy on 29/09/2009 at 11:34:00 pm

It is such a comfort to know that there are good reliable web sites out there. Its put my mind at rest to know that HPV type 6 and 11 are non cancerous as I had visible genital warts which after two years have now completely gone away. The best advice I can offer any one who thinks they might have this, is to honestly go to your doctor or walk in clinic. As embarrising as it is, it will make you feel so much better once its done. They do go away eventually and you can put it down to one of life's horrible experiences.

Posted by Mitch19 on 24/09/2009 at 11:53:00 am

Hi, I'm a 14 year old kid, and i cant really speak to anyone bout this coz it's inda embarassing, but im worried i might have genital warts. but im not sure. I have a sort of rough piece of skin on the end of my forskin, it's sort of like a scab, i've peeled it off a little at times, it's been there for about 4 days. I'm really worried.

Posted by lovely on 17/09/2009 at 08:11:00 am

hi!you can clearout the warts by applyin toothpaste on the warts surface.Trust me,i av tried and now almost gone and hapi.Do not worri,everything wil be alryt.Do not get tensed and try not to have sex as yet.people,this is jus normal!

Posted by frantic on 14/09/2009 at 12:34:00 pm

i think i have genital warts! i have been living with my boyfriend for 17 months and he has no signs, my last partner was 2 yrs before him and i havent spoken to him about this, they seem to be higher than other pics ive seen and on the underside of my flaps.........the thing is im not sure how this has happened! i had surgery for heavy periods (novasure and ablation) in march with many infections following afterwards and ive also got underactive thyroid problems and gastric problems, seems my health has hit rock bottom and now theses mysterious lumps have appeared, im worried my relationship will fall apart if i have warts............and the thought of telling him dreads me! help please and quickly as this worry is making me feel very ill!

Posted by Anonymous on 10/09/2009 at 07:10:00 pm

I have there bumps in the inside of my penis forskin..i'm scared I don't know what to do..Please someone help me.

Posted by Anonymous on 26/08/2009 at 05:41:00 am

Check out apple cider vinegar, it's cheap and clears up most warts within 7-14 days. There are a bunch of references on the web.

Posted by Anonymous on 21/08/2009 at 09:06:00 am

Um..I just noticed a red dot on my lower shaft near my scrotum it turned white a day after i noticed it and pink around the base it doesn't hurt itch or burn what could it be i'm freaking out so bad help me someone please

Posted by Anonymous on 27/07/2009 at 02:12:00 pm

Hi all, just been to doctors and they said i have warts down below. its so embarrisin but so much better to get them sorted, im now off to the hospital to see what they say, im sooo scared but oh well, at least it will be sorted, i have to tell my boyfriend aswell....oh dear :(

Posted by Anonymous on 14/07/2009 at 10:54:00 am

I noticed I had genital warts in February this year. I went to the GUM clinic and they were most kind, helpful and reassuring. They gave me Imiquod cream to use. The warts cleared up and I started a new relationship. After a month in my new relationship the warts started to come back, so I had to tell my new partner. He's a worrier and got rather anxious and angry with me. He said if he got them it was the end of our relationship. This morning he found a spot on the head of his penis and now thinks he has warts. He's angry and disappointed in me. And he's scared of going to the GUM clinic, even tho I said I'd go with him. I'm sick with worry, and also disappointed in his reaction. I guess the relationship is going to end. :-(((

Posted by koolman on 03/07/2009 at 08:44:00 pm

i have genital warts. and im really embrassed to tell any1 :(. i have a few, and i have had them a for about a year now. i really dont no what to do :(. can someone say a cream or something i could use that i can get from a shop? thanks

Posted by Anonymous on 11/05/2009 at 10:04:00 am

Iv got genital warts....iv been with my partner for 18 months. He isn't showing any signs! How do I have these?? They are very uncomfortable and we havnt had intercourse in a long time. Please some one help me!

Posted by goodie on 19/04/2009 at 03:49:00 am

any idea how long takes 2 cure and quickest

Posted by Anonymous on 16/04/2009 at 12:47:00 am

If you are tested for any sexual diseases and you have genital warts that are dormant can these be detected during the tests

Posted by Worried! =( on 15/04/2009 at 03:30:00 am

I am 29 weeks pregnant and i have genital warts, most of them are very small warts but aare quite painfull after sex!! i have then a very large fleshy wart which is in the way of where the midwife will have to cut me open a little bit maybe when i am giving birth, but this is in the way and she will not be able to do this with it there!!! has anyone had the same problem with the big fleshy warts before?? and what treatment did u have to get rid of it??? HELP!!

Posted by Anonymous on 04/04/2009 at 03:33:00 pm

i had warts over 7yrs ago too. I have just had a baby and think they may be back - from reading this is unusual. I am going to the doctor on tue. I am not sure it is a wart as it is large, like a boil almost but it is grey and has no head. I have been getting a few boils since giving birth under my arms so maybe it is just another one of them due to the stress of giving birth and all the sleepless nights! I'll post back my result for anyone going through same thing. Also, really scared of telling my partner of 4 yrs. Due to his ignorance of the virus he may think I have cheated, which I haven't and never would. Really hope its just a boil.

Posted by Anonymous on 01/03/2009 at 04:34:00 am

I am one heck of a sad case. I wasn't taught properly about the important concepts of safe "sex". I didn't realize how easy it is to contract an std. I've only had sex with two guys... and the first guy I had sex with, guess what, gave me genital warts. Now I am hpv positive and the medicine seems to make them hurt a whole lot. Ever since i've used the medicene they have increased in numbers as well. Is that normal? I think i'm going to call my doctor on monday. The point is... don't have one night stands without a condom! In fact I'm just going to state another obvious point here and say... wait until you know it's going to be long term, and you know his sex history, before you go without the condom. seriously, they hurt, this SUCKS.

Posted by loveydovey on 26/02/2009 at 11:23:00 pm

i have recently noticed genital warts between my anus and vagina, i have noticed the warts slowly spreading forwards, i tried not to worry about it and consulted my doctor. i have been treated for the warts in 3 weeks and feel alot more confident with my boyfriend of 2 years. i have recently found out i am pregnant and feel happier than ever, my advice to people with genitl warts is to see a doctor as soon as possible, and dont worry everything will be fine!! xxx

Posted by peter on 16/02/2009 at 03:25:00 am

I think i have the start of genital warts. I have a brownish raised area on upper part of the penis with very small white pimply type cluster of spots well under the skin. i had contact 40 days ago, i am going to the gu clinic tomorrow. my long term partner is returning in a weeks time she has been away for 3 months, if we have intercouse will i be infectious.if i use a condom she will be suspicous as we never use them,it will probaly end our relationship if i tell her. have you any advice how long a cure takes etc?

Posted by loopy on 15/01/2009 at 12:24:00 am

ive been diagnosed with genital warts ive started using my treatment but they seem to be getting worse n hurting me ive only been using cream for 3 days is this normal?

Posted by Little women on 07/01/2009 at 01:59:00 am

Ive had genital warts on my anus for 13 yrs now they disapear an come bk can they become cancerous as i have neva treated them as am 2 scared an embarresd 2 c a doctor please hel sum1 cm x x

Posted by Anonymous on 04/01/2009 at 09:11:00 pm

over 10 years ago i had gential warts and i have had treatment and was cured and recently 1 appeared and im worried that they are coming back