Genital warts are warts caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the genital area. Sexually transmitted (HPV) infections cause warts to appear on the penis in men and on the vagina and vulva in women. Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world, affecting both women and men. You can find answers to your questions about genital warts in the rest of this article.
How are genital warts transmitted?
Cinsel yol ve siğilli bölgeye cilt teması ile bulaşan genital siğil, human papilloma virusunun (HPV) sebep olduğu cinsel geçişli viral bir enfeksiyon türüdür. Hastalık daha çok oral, anal ve vajinal cinsel temas ile bulaşır. Tüm toplumda görülme olasılığı % 1-2 olan genital siğilin partnerler arasında bulaşma oranı ise ortalama %60’dır. Daha önceden enfekte olmuş partner ile korunmasız cinsel ilişki sonrasında ortaya çıkan genital siğilde virüs, cinsel ilişki sırasında sürtünmeye bağlı hasar görmüş deriden vücuda girerek oluşur.
Early age of sexual intercourse, a high number of sexual partners, unprotected sex, a history of sexually transmitted infections, and immune system disorders are among the risk factors for contracting genital warts. In women, genital warts appear in areas such as the external genitalia, vagina, cervix (cervical neck), and perianal region (around the anus), while in men, they may appear in the external genitalia and perianal region.
What are the symptoms of genital warts?
Genital warts sometimes progress without any symptoms, but they usually manifest as raised or flat, skin-colored—pink or brown—mole-like bumps, accompanied by bleeding and itching. In women, genital warts can cause bleeding during intercourse or pregnancy. In men, although rare, warts in the anus or urethra can cause difficulty defecating.
Genital Wart Treatment
The treatment method for genital warts depends on the location, number, and appearance of the warts. Treatment typically involves applying medical creams. However, other treatment options include burning the warts, electrocautery, laser treatment, or surgical removal. Additionally, HPV vaccination, circumcision, condom use, and reducing the number of sexual partners are factors that reduce transmission.
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