Can I carry out living out my life normally if i am diagnosed with genital warts?
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First off, calm down.  They could quite possibly be warts, and they are completely treatable and removable.  You would want to do that before having sex, because it would be extremely inconsiderate of you to share them with another person.  You will not die from them at any rate.  Go see the doctor.  He/she will evaluate them and decide on the best way to remove them.  Normally they are removed either with applications of liquid nitrogen to freeze them, or painting with a mild salicylic acid solution.  It may take several applications to completely remove them, but eventually they will go.\n  You may not even actually have genital warts.  You might just have several flat moles, or raised skin areas.  You will not know for certain until you go see the doctor and have them evaluated.  There is no need to be embarassed about it, or ashamed.  Doctors see it fairly frequently, and treat it.  You wouldn't be the first, and you won't be the last.  As personal as it is to you, it isn't to them.   There is nothing you own that will shock a doctor.  I've been a nurse and paramedic for more than 20 years, and it's not even close the first time I've heard this story.   You won't die from embarassment, and there's no need to be embarassed.  Just make the appointment, and go see the doctor.  You will leave feeling much better and much relieved, I promise.
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They have all sorts of shapes and sizes. If you have a protruding lump anywhere on the skin of your penis,foreskin,testicles,anus or the immediate area then it could well be a wart. There could well be more than one and more could arrive. The virus can lie dormant for months or even years so telling your partner is not necessarily that difficult. They are also not a big problem: you just get them burnt off with a "cream" over time or frozen off in one go. They probably won't come back. But they won't go away on their own, so go to a genito-urinary clinic in a hospital, check yourself in and get looked at. If you have a female partner who you have unprotected sex with then you will need to tell her if it turns out to be warts, as they have been linked to cervical cancer. But again it shouldn't become a problem if you monitor the situation properly. Lumps on the penis are not necessarily warts, either. You could have harmless lumps which are nothing to do with std's.
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Hell no! I hope that you are not asking because you have them and expect someone to go down on you.  \n\nGenital Warts HPV\n\nWhat it is\nSymptoms\nLong Term Effects\nTreatment\nGenital Warts and Cervical Cancer\n  \n\n\nWhat it is\n\nGenital warts are small, often painless bumps in or round the vagina, penis, or anus.\n\n\n\n\nThey are caused by a virus (a kind of germ). It is called HPV (the human papilloma virus).\n\nYou get HPV by having sex with someone who has the virus.\n\nHPV is spread by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex.\n\nEven if the warts go away or are removed, the virus stays in your body and can be spread to others.\n\n\nTOP\n\nSymptoms\n\nSome people don't show signs even though the wart virus is in their skin. Others do have signs.\n\nPeople may see small bumps (warts) in or around the vagina, penis, or anus.\n\nThe bumps may grow in bunches or clusters.\n\nThey may itch.\n\n\nThe virus can be spread to others even when there are no signs.\n\nTOP\n\nLong Term Effects\n\nGenital warts can be treated but not cured. The treatment can help make you feel better and can help take away the warts. But you will always have the virus. Having the virus can cause these problems:\n\nYou can pass it to others.\n\nYou have a higher chance of getting HIV (the virus that causes AIDS).\n\n\nIf a pregnant woman has genital warts, she could have these problems:\n\n\n\nThe warts could grow and block the vagina.\n\nThe baby could get the virus.\n\nSome wart medicines are not safe for pregnant women to use.\n\n\nTOP\n\nTreatment\n\nThe treatment for genital warts is to have a health care provider remove them. There are also some new medicines that you can use at home.\n\n\n\n\nYou may need an exam of the cervix or penis called a colposcopy. Your clinician uses a magnifying glass with a bright light to see the warts.\n\nThe warts can be removed by freezing or burning. Most people need to have more than one visit to remove all the warts.\n\n\nTOP\n\nGenital Warts and Cervical Cancer\n\n\n\n\nIf a woman has the kind of HPV that causes genital warts, she may also have another kind of HPV that causes cervical cancer.\n\nAny woman who has had genital warts should have a Pap smear at least once a year to check for cervical cancer.\n\n\nPlease be safe.
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no but the virus that causes genital warts can cause cancer in some woman , I would get a pap often if I were you
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genitile warts might be the first sign of cervical cancer, there for consolting a good doctor could be a great move. \nbe healthy.
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No, any sort of sexual contact with the warts will do it, even sharing a bath towel, though that would be unusual.  \nThis site has lots of great information.  Remember, knowledge is power!
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Both sexes can contract and transmit the disease. It is interesting to note that there are MANY strains of the virus, only some of which are transmitted sexually, and only a few of which cause further health problems. It is also VERY COMMON. It is estimated that 4 out of 5 sexually active people have contracted at least one strain of the disease at one point or other. \n\nYour sister needs to know what the risks are for the strain that she has contracted. Some only cause visible warts. Others can cause cervical cancer or other cancers. The warts can be removed, but there is no cure for the virus. Many strains of the virus (both the dangerous strains and the benign ones)have no symptoms and can go unnoticed. \n\nIt is by FAR the most common STD, and 99% of the cases of cervical cancer are caused by it. If your sister has one of the strains that can cause cancer, she will have to get regular pap smears in order to protect herself from the dangers of cancer. \n\nIf you would like more information, see the link, and also do a search for "HPV" in the Yahoo search engine.
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If you don't have visible warts, then the chance of spreading the virus to someone else is very low.\n\nThere are loads of types of wart virus, and only 2 or 3 that are dangerous to women. Even then, it is thought that they only cause cancer if they are caught while the cervix is undergoing changes - most commonly during adolescence.\n\nYou're right to see a physician - they will confirm if it is warts you have (lots of blokes have nobbly bits on their willies which are glands, but they worry they are warts), and can treat. There are several treatment options, but should all be carried out by a physician - DO NOT try to treat them yourself with wart treatment from a pharmacy - this is one place you don't want to risk burning.\n\nOnce the warts are gone, and your partner definitely doesn't have warts either (they can be harder to spot in women, so it might be a good idea for her to be checked for them), then you should be fine to have sex.\n\nHand warts, can be spread to the genitals, so treat hand warts in both yourself and your partner as well.\n\nHope you get rid of them soon - and good on your for caring about your partner enough to ask this question.
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Genital Warts (or condyloma) is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus may cause wart-like bumps to form on the penis, in and around the vagina, on the cervix (opening to the womb), around the anus (butt), and rarely on the mouth. The virus is passed between people during anal, vaginal, and sometimes oral sex. These are NOT the same warts commonly found on hands and feet.How are genital warts spread? \n\nMany people carry the wart virus on their penis, in and around the vagina, or in and around the anus/rectum. Only a small number of these people develop warts that can be seen. It is passed with skin to skin contact during anal or vaginal sex. The wart virus is very common in adults who are sexually active. \nHow do I know if I have warts? \n\nNot everyone with the genital wart virus will have signs of disease. You may have painless wart-like growths on or in your sex organs or around your anus (butt). The warts may vary in size and be bumpy or flat. Sometimes special tests are needed to detect the wart virus. \nAre genital warts serious? \n\nThey can be. For most people warts are only a bother, and are treated if you wish. If a woman has warts on the cervix (opening to the womb), they can be a problem. It is rare, but sometimes having warts can cause a woman to have a pap smear that is not normal, (including changes that may lead to cancer). For this reason, women with warts on the cervix should have a pap smear test (part of a pelvic exam) every six months to one year. Men and women who have warts on or inside the anus should have an exam every year. \nWhat can I do if I have genital warts? \n\nBe sure you see a clinician (licensed medical provider). \nKeep all your return treatment appointments. \nYour sex partner(s) should also be seen and treated. \nIf you may be pregnant, tell your clinician. \nIf you have sex, it is always a good idea to use a condom to avoid getting STDs. \nHowever, condom use is not a 100% protection from the wart virus. \nHow are genital warts treated? \n\nA clinician puts a cold liquid chemical on the warts to remove them. \nYou may need to come back more than once to finish the wart treatment. \nYou may need longer treatment if you have HIV. The warts may increase in size and number more quickly. Tell your clinician if you are HIV positive. \nWill the warts come back? \n\nWarts may return, even after treatment, this is because the virus stays in your skin once you are infected. You can pass the virus to your sex partners during vaginal or anal sex, even when you don't have warts you can see. \nHow can I avoid getting genital warts? \n\nCheck yourself often for signs of actual warts; these can be treated. But remember: we treat the wart, not the virus, which stays in the skin. \nUse condoms (rubbers) every time you have sex. Condoms reduce your risk for getting warts, but they won't guarantee protection. Condoms also help to prevent other STDS. \nRisk Factors for Cervical Cancer \n\nEarly onset of sexual intercourse \nMultiple sex partners (3+ lifetime) \nMale partners with multiple partners \nSexual partners of men whose previous sex partners developed cervical cancer \nCigarette smoking \nHistory of HPV infection
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Genital Warts is believed [ maybe ] to be from sex\n\nMiraculous cures of cutaneous warts are as commonplace as they are curious. Ask about them in any group of people, and you will easily collect typical stories.\nThe methods used to get rid of the range from the straightforward to the outright peculiar,with no consistency.\n\nCutaneous warts are not functional problems. They are real discrete, physical organic growths, made up of abnormal tissue infected with viruses.\nNevertheless, they are susceptible to virtually instant healing brought about by belief in treatment that cannot have significant effects on the viruses or the abnormal tissue.
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I would recommend looking into relaxation techniques and try to live each day with a positive attitude.  But, there is no problem going to the doctor if sypmtoms get severe.
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im a little confued did you have both clymidia and hpv if you do that is very possible. hpv does not take a few months. my boyfriend has genital warts (aka hpv) and he thought it could only be passed when he has a break out which is not true. any way i had a break out of genital whart 2 wks later. if you have any more questions or need support feel free to write back i'll be more than happy to help. if you do have hpv keep up on your pap smears becaus it can cause cervical cancer, and remember that hpv is not curable but it may go away over time if your body gets immune to it.
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Clinic treatment like cryotherapy (freeze the infected area), laser and loop electrosurgical excision procedure can effetely remove genital wart\n\n"Do not cut it yourself", those virus is deep down in your skin. Removeing the skin doesn't work at all
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I would, yes.  You'd be surprised how many have it (or HPV, aka/genital warts).  We've probably already dated people who have it.  Many people don't even know they have it.  You could also use the dating services below to meet others with the same condition:\n\nwww.afterh.com\n\nwww.stdfriends.com\n\nwww.3shadespositive.com\n\nwww.PositiveSingles.com\n\nwww.H-Date.com\n\nwww.stdmatch.net\n\nand many others
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Alot of people have that and dont know it - If you really care for that person than thats a different story -it would be wise not to have sexual intercourse when they have breakouts-as to not infect you -though I  think you can still get it - the warts can be removed by freezing them -Dermatologists can do this- a friend of mine had to go through with this and he said it was extemely painful but worth it though  they can still return - \nHonestly this disease is not that bad compared to Aids or other diseases - its just like if you get warts on your hands  except you can get them on your genitals - its just an extra thing you would have to live with and maintain - my friend is now married and he has 2 kids -his wife was very understanding to his condition -and luckly she has never gotten them -though she could have them and just never break out - Anyway - its a decision you have to really think about and make sure its not something will be fine with now but not later -its something you must be able to accept for the long haul and if the realtionship doesn't workout you would have to take in consideration that you may walk away from that relationship with HPV - but if you really feel like this person is special and may even be the one then no amount of pesky little warts should keep you from experiencing that type of love or relationship - like I said there are far more worse things out there -even Herpes is about the same risk as HPV - but keep in mind HPV and Herpes can be linked to causing some cervical cancers if not kept an eye on with yearly visits to the DR - hope this helps
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Genital warts is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).  They are permanent and there is no cure.  Your physician may be able to cut or burn them off, but the virus remains in your body forever, which means more growths down there.  And it IS STILL POSSIBLE to spread the virus to others even if you have your current warts removed!!
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Yes, so can herpes, syphillis, HPV warts... see a doctor.