A review of Genital Warts

There are a number of technologies that are dedicated to health issues such as genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus. The toll that this infection is taking on human lives due to the lack of awareness is alarming. Attempting a review on genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus involves getting all the facts right. This includes:

Understanding the causes and initial stages: The genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus are also called venereal warts. The sexually transmitted warts and infection appear as bumps on the private parts. They are contracted through sexual contact and are in fact one of the most common STDs on record. Initially, in females, the genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus appear in and around the vagina or anus, in the case of anal sex, or on the cervix, the opening of the womb. In males, they appear on the penis, scrotum, inner thigh or groin. The genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus can be puffed up or flat, small or large, single or clustered, flesh-colored or darker and even painless or painful, in the extreme cases. The genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus are so small that initially they may not even be noticed till years after infection.
Risk factors: In females, the virus can lead to changes in the cervix and this subsequently causes cancer of the cervix. It is very important for the condition to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. In the case of males infected with HPV, they are at risk for cancer of the penis and the anus. The genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus are transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. The infection is passed on through skin-to-skin contact.  

Prevention: A HPV Vaccine for females is approved to prevent HPV infection. This helps to keep the possibility of cervical cancer and genital warts at bay, though only the case of a person not already infected. The vaccine is called Gardasil and it is given as three injections over a 6-month period. It doesn't protect females against all types of HPV and is administered only after routine checkups and gynaecologic exams. Another way is to simply abstain from having sex. Sexual contact with more than one partner or with someone who is infected increases the risk of contracting genital or venereal warts caused by the human papillomavirus. Condoms also help if consistently used, but only the latex condoms. Someone being treated for genital warts should take time off to network and talk to the doctor openly about sexual activity. The treatment options include freezing and laser treatments.