Conditions
Genital Warts
Genital warts are the most common STI seen at genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics throughout the UK. Caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), of which there are over 100 different types, most genital warts are caused by just two types of the virus (types 6 and 11). The virus is easily passed from one person to another (men and women) through sexual contact. But you don’t need to have penetrative sex to catch them, as close genital contact (skin to skin) is enough to pass it on. Most people will not develop warts and the virus will go away without treatment, but you may not know whether you or your partner has the virus. If you do get visible warts you might notice small, fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes which may appear anywhere in the genital or anal area, either externally on the skin or internally. Treatment can involve prescription creams (but not over-the-counter wart preparations); freezing them; using a laser; or surgery.
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e im 22 yrs old i just notice that i have bumps on my v and i feel all like its all over my boby i dont know how i got them i need help
is there any cure for the hpv virus ? or anyway way to get rid of it ?.i have suffered from genital warts and although after treatmeant they all clear up i find they eventually comeback. but this is not through sexual contact.
I have a small crop of prominante pinky white lumps at the tip of penis underneath the foreskin on the bottom side. What can I do? I am only 16 years old and think I am unable to see a gp without parental consent. Although I have had sexual partners i have had these since before these partners so am not sure as to whether thay are warts?
i have vitiligo on my testicles which has caused red blood spots which scab over then bleed is there anything you experts can do
ca u catchgenital warts through oral sex
i have lumps growing on the outside of my vagina they are really painfull and embarassing and are stopping me from sexual relations. im too embaressed to go my gp. HELP
Hi, i have a small white lump on the skin of my balls. I was wondering if its a wart and what i should do about it.
Only a small percentage of people with the herpes virus shows symptoms in their life so never assume that your partner does not have them. I would go to your local GUM clinic as they will have a better knowledge of STI's and will be able to advise you on whether you have one.
I have fluid type spots around the outside of my vagaina i have had them for meny years.I have been to the doctors several times and they tell me something differnt each time. I have tried medication from my doctors but nothing works and the spots just come straight back.I have only had 1 sexual partner and he doesnt get any spots so i know we dont have any STDS.Does anyone else suffer from these and what did you do to treat them?
Hi, i have these white extra bits of skin at the entrance of my vagina im very embarrassed of it around my partner when having sex and stuff i cant go on with this anymore can you help me please? I dont really want to go to see my GP about it is there any creams or something you can get to cure it?
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