HPV
What is HPV?
Genital warts, which are sexually transmitted diseases, can be seen in both men and women. There are more than 200 types of HPV, the Human Papilla virus. However, the types that cause the most warts are HPV 6 and HPV 11. Genital warts are skin diseases caused by the HPV virus.
How is HPV Transmitted?
- HPV virus is transmitted from person to person through sexual contact. In addition to vaginal and anal intercourse, it can also be transmitted by skin contact in the genital area.
- Most transmission occurs by skin contact. For this reason, the condom does not provide full protection.
- There is also a risk of transmission through oral sexual intercourse.
- HPV can remain in the body for many years after infection. HPV does not show any signs of warts in some patients.
- In pregnant women with HPV, HPV can be passed from mother to baby during delivery.
What Are the Symptoms of Genital Warts?
Genital warts are small, pinhead-sized, with blisters. However, when their numbers increase, they merge and take on a cauliflower-like appearance. Generally, women have skin-colored or brown bumps in the genital area. They are not painful but may cause a slight itching and burning sensation when squeezing.
Where Can Genital Warts Occur in Women?
Where Can Genital Warts Occur in Men?
Genital Wart Treatment (HPV)
Surgical Treatment of Genital Warts
Genital warts are treated with cream, cryotherapy, or electrocautery, and if the wart is large, it is treated with surgery. With the genital wart operation performed under anesthesia, the warts are removed by surgery one by one. The main purpose of the treatment of genital warts is to completely destroy the base tissue where the warts are located.
