Genital wart is a wart caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the genital area. Sexually transmitted (HPV) infections cause warts on the penis in men and on the vagina and vulva in women. You can find what you wonder about genital warts, which are most commonly transmitted by sexual intercourse in the world and affect both women and men, in the rest of my article.
How is Genital Wart Transmitted?
Genital warts, which are transmitted sexually and through skin contact with the warty area, are a type of sexually transmitted viral infection caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The disease is mostly transmitted through oral, anal and vaginal sexual contact. The rate of transmission of genital warts between partners is 60% on average, compared to 1-2% in the general population. In genital warts, which occur after unprotected sexual intercourse with a previously infected partner, the virus enters the body through skin damaged by friction during sexual intercourse.
Early sexual intercourse, a high number of sexual partners, unprotected sexual intercourse, a history of sexually transmitted infections and immune system disorders are among the risk factors for genital warts. Genital warts can be seen in the external genital area, vagina, cervix (cervix) and perianal area (around the anus) in women and in the external genital area and perianal area in men.
What are the Symptoms of Genital Warts?
Although genital warts sometimes progress without any symptoms, they usually give symptoms in the form of raised or flat, skin-colored-pink-brown flesh mole-like bumps, bleeding and itching. In women, bleeding may occur during sexual intercourse or pregnancy due to warts in the internal genital area. In men, it can cause difficulty in going to the toilet when it occurs in the anus or urethra, although it is rare.
Genital Wart Treatment
The treatment method for genital warts depends on the location of the warts, the number of warts and the appearance of the warts. Medical cream treatment is applied to the patient during the treatment process. However, burning, electrocautery, laser treatment or surgical removal of warts can also be preferred as treatment methods. In addition, HPV vaccination, circumcision, condom use and reducing the number of sexual partners are among the factors that reduce transmission.
