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Genital Warts
Alternate Names : Condyloma, Condylomata Acuminata, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Penile Warts, Venereal Warts
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Genital Warts Treatment
Genital warts must be treated by a doctor. DO NOT use over-the counter remedies meant for other kinds of warts. Your doctor may treat genital warts by applying a skin treatment in the office. Or, the doctor may prescribe a medication that you apply at home several times per week.
Surgical treatments include cryosurgery, electrocauterization, laser therapy, or surgical excision.
If you develop genital warts, all of your sexual partners MUST be examined by a health care provider and treated if genital warts are found.
After your initial treatment, your doctor will schedule follow-up examinations to see if the warts have returned.
Women who have had genital warts, and female partners of men with a history of genital warts, should have pap smears at least every 6 months. For warts on the cervix, women may be advised to have pap smears every 3 months after initial treatment.
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• Definition
• Genital Warts Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Genital Warts Symptoms & Signs
• Genital Warts Prevention
• Genital Warts Diagnosis & Tests
• Genital Warts Treatment
• Genital Warts Prognosis
• Genital Warts Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Cervical Cancer
• Cervical Dysplasia
• Warts
Tests & Exams
• Pap Smear
Other Topics
• Cervix
• Cryosurgery
• Electrocauterization
• Itching
• Laser Therapy
• Penis
• Safe Sex
• Scrotum
• Surgical Excision
• Vagina
• Vaginal Discharge
• Vaginal Itching
• Vulva
Review Date : 8/8/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/1/2002).
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