Like all STDs, there is nothing great about having acquired Venereal Warts. While most STDs come and go, the virus associated with Venereal Warts has been associated with cancer.
Certain strains of the HPV are strongly linked to cancer of cervix, penis, and even the anus. One thing all consumers have to understand- not everyone who acquires this virus develops a cancer. However, because of the small but real risk of cancer, all women who are sexually active and have been infected with the HPV need to undergo regular pap smears.
The cancers, which occur after HPV usually, take years to develop and if appropriate screening is done, the cancer can be caught early and one can be cured. There are no screening tests like a pap smear for men. Men, if they have a wart growing on the penis should definitely see a health care worker.
Venereal warts are also a hassle to have during a pregnancy. When the warts grow large, they can irritate the vaginal wall and also reduce the circumference of the vagina and make childbirth difficult. In rare cases, the infant may acquire the genital warts in the mouth area and have difficulty breathing. Sometimes this requires performing emergency surgery on the baby to free the airways.
For all patients, venereal warts should not be taken lightly. If you do visit a health care professional ask questions. The only way to get the best treatment is by being informed
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cause of Venereal Warts
Causes of venereal warts
For decades, the cause of venereal warts was unknown. However, today the cause is known and related to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are more than a 100 subtypes of this virus and not all are harmful. However, only 2-3 can cause venereal warts. These HPV strains are highly infectious and can easily spread by sexual contact from a person who is already infected. The most common method of acquiring HPV is sexual intercourse. There are reported cases of transmission of the HPV from fingering of the genitalia. Warts also occur on fingers; these individuals can in rare cases transmit the virus to the genitals during finger manipulation.
In the majority of cases when venereal warts develop, it indicates that the individual has had recent contact with an infected individual. The time period when the venereal warts become prominent is usually 2-3 months after sexual contact but in some cases this may be several years.
Who gets Venereal Warts?
Well, venereal warts are considered a sexually transmitted infection and so individuals at highest risk include:
- those who have unprotected sex with multiple partners
- individuals who have had a prior sexually transmitted disorder (e.g. Chlamydia, herpes)
- individuals who have sex with strangers whose sexual history they do not know
- individuals who become sexually active at a young age and exhibit promiscuous behavior
For decades, the cause of venereal warts was unknown. However, today the cause is known and related to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are more than a 100 subtypes of this virus and not all are harmful. However, only 2-3 can cause venereal warts. These HPV strains are highly infectious and can easily spread by sexual contact from a person who is already infected. The most common method of acquiring HPV is sexual intercourse. There are reported cases of transmission of the HPV from fingering of the genitalia. Warts also occur on fingers; these individuals can in rare cases transmit the virus to the genitals during finger manipulation.
In the majority of cases when venereal warts develop, it indicates that the individual has had recent contact with an infected individual. The time period when the venereal warts become prominent is usually 2-3 months after sexual contact but in some cases this may be several years.
Who gets Venereal Warts?
Well, venereal warts are considered a sexually transmitted infection and so individuals at highest risk include:
- those who have unprotected sex with multiple partners
- individuals who have had a prior sexually transmitted disorder (e.g. Chlamydia, herpes)
- individuals who have sex with strangers whose sexual history they do not know
- individuals who become sexually active at a young age and exhibit promiscuous behavior
Friday, February 20, 2009
Veneral Warts 101
Genital warts are commonly referred to as venereal warts. Medically they are also referred to as condylomata acuminata. Genital warts is probably the most common sexually transmitted infection.
Genital warts are flesh colored growths or bumps (sometimes look like cauliflower) and can appear almost anywhere in the perineal and genital area. The lesions may be quite small, large and multiple. Most commonly these warts are seen near the vagina, vulva, just above the cervix, penis, scrotum, anus or groin area.
Genital warts are difficult to treat and have become a public health concern. The warts occur because of infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This same virus has also been linked to cervical cancer and today it is believed that the same virus may play a role in other related genital cancers.
Symptoms
In women, genital warts may be seen around the vulva, cervix, vagina, anus and in-between the anus and vagina. In men venereal warts are most common on penile shaft or tip of the penis. They can also occur on the scrotum and in the groin crease. There are reports that individuals who practice oral sex often get venereal warts at the back of the throat.
Individuals who develop venereal warts may complain of the following:
- In the majority of individuals, venereal warts do not cause any symptoms.
- Some warts are so small that they may not always be visible. However, warts can also grow pretty large when they occur in clusters
- Single or multiple flesh brown or dark gray colored swellings which sometimes look like a tiny cauliflower
- Itching is a common complaint especially when the skin overlying the wart have been traumatized
-Most people have no pain but warts can get traumatized and bleed. Bleeding is most common during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
- Some individuals will get re-activation of venereal warts after acquiring an infection anywhere in the body
- Women who become pregnant may also see the outbreaks of venereal warts.
All individuals have to understand, that venereal warts are considered a sexually transmitted disease. This means if you got it you can give it to someone else; and if you got it, someone gave it to you.
Genital warts are flesh colored growths or bumps (sometimes look like cauliflower) and can appear almost anywhere in the perineal and genital area. The lesions may be quite small, large and multiple. Most commonly these warts are seen near the vagina, vulva, just above the cervix, penis, scrotum, anus or groin area.
Genital warts are difficult to treat and have become a public health concern. The warts occur because of infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This same virus has also been linked to cervical cancer and today it is believed that the same virus may play a role in other related genital cancers.
Symptoms
In women, genital warts may be seen around the vulva, cervix, vagina, anus and in-between the anus and vagina. In men venereal warts are most common on penile shaft or tip of the penis. They can also occur on the scrotum and in the groin crease. There are reports that individuals who practice oral sex often get venereal warts at the back of the throat.
Individuals who develop venereal warts may complain of the following:
- In the majority of individuals, venereal warts do not cause any symptoms.
- Some warts are so small that they may not always be visible. However, warts can also grow pretty large when they occur in clusters
- Single or multiple flesh brown or dark gray colored swellings which sometimes look like a tiny cauliflower
- Itching is a common complaint especially when the skin overlying the wart have been traumatized
-Most people have no pain but warts can get traumatized and bleed. Bleeding is most common during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
- Some individuals will get re-activation of venereal warts after acquiring an infection anywhere in the body
- Women who become pregnant may also see the outbreaks of venereal warts.
All individuals have to understand, that venereal warts are considered a sexually transmitted disease. This means if you got it you can give it to someone else; and if you got it, someone gave it to you.
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