How do I know that I have genital warts?

Wart-shaped lump and sometimes resembles a cauliflower. They sit around the genitals. Sometimes warts can grow on the genitals and difficult to detect. If you suspect you have genital warts, immediately go to the doctor to make sure.

Why do I still get treatment?

In some cases warts will usually go alone. In the first three months of genital warts is relatively easy to treat. But the warts spread rapidly, if the wart spreads, they are difficult to treat. In addition, warts are very contagious. By performing the treatment, you can prevent transmission.


I have never had sexual intercourse. Yet I have genital warts. Why?

Genital warts are usually transmitted through sexual contact. But you can also get it as a towel or cloth from someone who has genital warts you use. Genital warts can also be transmitted through the finger, which recently used in contact with the genitals.

To what extent a condom protects against genital warts?

A condom reduces the risk of most sexually transmitted diseases. It also protects against genital warts, but not 100%. Since a condom never cover the genitals, infection remains possible if the warts are outside the condom rim.

I am now free forever from genital warts after treatment?

Unfortunately, genital warts return after treatment. This occurs in 25-30% of cases within half years. This is because the virus despite treatment often still remains. The sooner you let yourself be treated, the easier the treatment.

I discovered that I have genital warts. I am now pregnant. What are the consequences for my baby?

The warts have almost never affect the baby. Some treatments can be dangerous for the unborn child. Please tell your doctor that you are pregnant, so he can tailor the treatment regimen accordingly. After your pregnancy, the warts are a lot less or even disappear.

I have had sexual intercourse with someone who told me afterwards that he has genital warts. Should I go to the doctor?

A doctor can do several things for you: • If you do not see the warts, it can be checked by performing an internal examination on your genitals. Warts come within one year after the infection appears. • Your doctor can check if you have any other STIs. • If you do not have warts, you can still get the virus.

I have no steady partner. Do I have safe sex, after I am treated for my genital warts?

Even if the warts have disappeared after treatment, safe sex is important. Safe sex is also important not only prevents the wart virus infection, but also to prevent other STIs.

I want to get pregnant. Can that during the treatment of genital warts?

Some medicines should not be used during pregnancy. Discuss with your doctor that you want to become pregnant and adjust the treatment to for it.