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Genital Warts
 Genital Wart
is one among the most common sexually transmitted diseases on earth. Also called venereal warts, this condition is caused due to human papilloma virus (HPV), and it could spread from one person to another through direct skin contact during vaginal, oral, or anal sex.
The HPV that causes warts on hands and feet however is a different strain altogether and it does not cause genital warts. It is estimated that six million new cases of genital warts are reported annually in US.
One major hurdle in diagnosing genital wart is that it may take several months or sometimes years after the fateful sexual intercourse for the symptoms of the infection to surface. In some cases, the warts may be flat and tiny that one may not even recognize its presence.
However, as a thumb rule, any wart appearing in and around the genitals, hip, thigh, scrotum, and anus can be suspected for potential genital warts and hence must be diagnosed promptly. Another telltale sign of genital warts is that they will be flesh-colored, if visible, and the growth, painless.
But, the real problem with genital warts is the possibility of it developing into a full blown cancerous growth. Studies show that about 50% of human papilloma virus infections that lead to genital warts at some point can develop in to cancer.
In terms of protection and prevention, latex condoms can prevent infection to a certain extent, but it is not 100% reliable as warts can also exist outside the area covered by the condom. Spermicidal creams, gels, and oils have not proven to be effective either. Hence, the most effective method one could think of is total abstinence from sex with an infected person. In fact, with every sexually transmitted disease, saying 'no' sex is the best preventive measure one could take.
Genital warts can be treated in more than one method. The common treatments employed include using prescription drugs on warts, cryosurgery (that involves freezing the warts using liquid nitrogen), and laser treatments. But, here, it must be understood that even though genital warts can be treated, the HPV infection cannot be cured.
In fact, HPV infections have no cure. The treatment is meant to alleviate its symptoms. Hence, even if once the genital warts had been cured, that does not mean that it won't reappear again. Such people must be aware that they are potential carriers and hence must behave responsibly all through their lives.
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