- Abnormal Smear
- Abnormalities of the Uterus
- Abnormalities of the Vagina
- Adenomyosis
- Amenorrhea
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Barrier Contraception
- Bartholins Cysts
- Caesarean Section
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Screening
- Childbirth
- Chlamydia
- Clitoral Hoodectomy
- Colposcopy
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Pill
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Dyspareunia
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Gonorrhoea
- Heavy Periods
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hymenoplasty
- Hysterectomy
- Incontinence
- Incontinence
- Infertility
- Intrauterine Devices
- Labial Reduction
- Loss Of Libido
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Natural Family Planning
- Oligomenorrhoea
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Pelvic Floor Restoration
- Perineoplasty
- Polycystic Ovaries
- Polymenorrhoea
- Post-Coital Bleeding
- Pregnancy Scanning
- Premature Menopause
- Progesterone Contraceptive Pill
- Pruritus Vulva
- Sterilisation
- Syphilis
- The Wart Virus
- Thrush
- Treatment for CIN
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal Cysts
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Tightening
- Vulva Cancer
- Vulval Anatomy
- Vulval Dystrophy
- Vulvodynia
- Well Women Checks
The Wart Virus
The wart virus can occur on any area of the body, but the focus here is on genital warts. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, or the HPV. Of the many different types of this virus, only a few affect the genital region. They cause warts to appear on the skin of the vagina, the cervix and the anus. Many people are infected by the HPV, but show no signs of warts or anything, but many will notice these small lumps appearing. They are transmitted by sexual contact, and there are a number of ways to treat this problem.
There are many myths as to how genital warts are spread from person to person. The only way for them to infect another person is for the infected area to come into contact with another person’s genitals. Contact that isn’t as intimate as this will not spread the virus, and warts can’t develop after sitting on a toilet seat or sharing cutlery for example with a person who has genital warts. The virus is very contagious, but only between specific areas. It is possible to develop warts around the mouth as a result of participating in oral sex, but this has not been found to occur very often. There is little that can be done to prevent the spread of genital warts during intercourse, apart from abstinence. Using sexual protection such as condoms may help to prevent the spread of the virus, but infected skin may still come into contact so this is not an ideal solution.
The symptoms of the wart virus are the warts themselves, and anyone who finds these warts should contact their local GP or gynaecologist to get advice on how to proceed. The warts can usually be found on the vulva or around the anus. It is relatively simple to diagnose this condition, as the warts give a good indication as to what the problem is. There are a number of options when it comes to treating this condition, such as using special creams, freezing the warts off, cutting them off during surgery or cutting them off with a laser. These options will be discussed with a specialist, to determine which is the most appropriate treatment. This will depend mostly upon the location of the warts, and their severity. The treatment will help to remove the virus from the person suffering from it completely
The wart virus can occur on any area of the body, but the focus here is on genital warts. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, or the HPV. Of the many different types of this virus, only a few affect the genital region. They cause warts to appear on the skin of the vagina, the cervix and the anus. Many people are infected by the HPV, but show no signs of warts or anything, but many will notice these small lumps appearing. They are transmitted by sexual contact, and there are a number of ways to treat this problem.
There are many myths as to how genital warts are spread from person to person. The only way for them to infect another person is for the infected area to come into contact with another person’s genitals. Contact that isn’t as intimate as this will not spread the virus, and warts can’t develop after sitting on a toilet seat or sharing cutlery for example with a person who has genital warts. The virus is very contagious, but only between specific areas. It is possible to develop warts around the mouth as a result of participating in oral sex, but this has not been found to occur very often. There is little that can be done to prevent the spread of genital warts during intercourse, apart from abstinence. Using sexual protection such as condoms may help to prevent the spread of the virus, but infected skin may still come into contact so this is not an ideal solution.
The symptoms of the wart virus are the warts themselves, and anyone who finds these warts should contact their local GP or gynaecologist to get advice on how to proceed. The warts can usually be found on the vulva or around the anus. It is relatively simple to diagnose this condition, as the warts give a good indication as to what the problem is. There are a number of options when it comes to treating this condition, such as using special creams, freezing the warts off, cutting them off during surgery or cutting them off with a laser. These options will be discussed with a specialist, to determine which is the most appropriate treatment. This will depend mostly upon the location of the warts, and their severity. The treatment will help to remove the virus from the person suffering from it completely.