Removal of genital warts by electrocautery involves the use of low-voltage electric instrument and usually done in a doctor’s clinic. Anesthetic may be used to control pain and depending on the number and sizes of warts, general anesthesia may be used. Pain, swelling and redness may be experienced after electrocautery. Healing may be within 2 [...]
Are the HPV vaccines safe?
There are currently two HPV vaccines approved by FDA, Gardasil (approved in 2006) and Cervarix (approved in 2009). Once approved by FDA, these vaccines are already considered safe and effective for females ages 9 to 26 years old. Gardasil may be used for males ages 9 tp 26 years old to prevent anal cancer and [...]
Pap Smear Can Detect HPV & Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer has been closely linked with genital HPV infection. There are also certain types of HPV associated with cancer of the vulva, cancer of the anus and cancer of the penis. Some HPVs cause genital warts but these HPVs do not cause cervical cancer, but it’s still important for women, particularly if you’ve been [...]
Diagnosing Genital Warts Using Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
Some medical practitioner use the application of 3%-5% acetic acid (vinegar) to detect HPV-infected genital area. When the vinegar is swabbed on the genital area, the warts appear whitish. The practitioner may use a microscope known as colposcope to examine the warts. This microscope is valuable in detecting flat lesions which are not visible to [...]
Genital Warts and Pregnancy
Genital warts can sometimes cause problems during pregnancy and delivery. If you or your partner have HPV or genital warts, you should inform your midwife or doctor in order to avoid further complications. There is a small chance that a pregnant woman can pass on the virus to her baby. However, there are rare cases [...]
Genital Warts Treatment with TCA
Genital Warts can be treated using Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA). TCA is a clear liquid applied in the wart once a week. TCA treatment of warts should be done at the doctor’s office or hospital. Upon application of TCA, the warts respond by turning white and it is destroyed by chemical coagulation of proteins. TCA application [...]
How to Prevent Getting HPV
Since HPV has no cure, prevention is the best option. There are several ways that people can lower their chances of getting HPV: Vaccines. There are already available vaccines which can be taken for protection against some of the most common HPV. These vaccines are most effective if given before the person become sexually active.Two [...]
Genital Warts Treatment by Cryotherapy or Freezing
Cryotherapy or freezing is one method used in treating genital warts. Patients should be advised that cryotherapy should be performed by a doctors since it involves chemicals which if administered by non professionals may be extremely dangerous. In freezing the warts, the doctor applies liquid nitrogen on and around the warts. This involves freeze and [...]
Genital Warts Treatment by Applying Topical Cream
There are various ways of treating genital warts. The frontline genital warts treatment is by applying topical creams. It is important that one should consult a doctor rather than treat the condition with over-the-counter creams. Applying Podophyllin is one of the old treatments. At present, podofilox (Condylox) or imiquimod (Aldara) is prescribed by the physician. [...]
Male Genital Warts
Males, like women, experience the same clinical manifestation of the disease. Unlike women, there are no tests to examine the virus infection for men. Often, the sites for the male genital warts are the penis (penile shaft), anus or near the anus, and scrotum. Genital warts are one of the most widespread sexually transmitted infections. [...]
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