Genital warts is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by HPV resulting in small bumps or growths in the genital and rectum. Genital warts can cause mild bleeding, genital itching or irritation, burning sensation, etc. Genital warts can spread through skin-to-skin contact during intercourse.
Consult with the best dermatologists for genital warts treatment at the CK Birla Hospital.
Genital warts can spread through intercourse, and genital touching, and can also be caused by certain types of HPV. Untreated genital warts can grow larger and become numerous, causing persistent genital irritation, burning sensation, etc.
Laser Treatment: Costs approximately ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 per session.
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure): Ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per session.
Electrocauterization: Typically costs ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per session.
Medication: Generally priced between ₹500 to ₹2,000.
Surgery: Costs around ₹30,000 to ₹50,000.
Note: The cost can vary depending on the healthcare facility and the complexity of the procedure.
Increased Size & Number of Warts: Untreated genital warts may grow large and become more numerous and may cause itching, pain, and bleeding.
Bleeding & Infections: Untreated warts can get irritated and lead to bleeding and secondary infection if scratched.
Transmission: Genital warts are caused by certain strains of HPV and can easily spread to your partner.
Discomfort & Pain: Larger warts can cause itching, and burning if they grow in areas prone to friction.
Potential Cancer Risk: Though genital warts are caused by low-risk HPV strains, persistent HPV infections can increase the risk of several types of cancer.
Recovery involves treating the visible warts and managing the symptoms. However, HPV persists in the body because there is no cure for HPV that causes genital warts.
Treatment of genital warts involves treating visible warts, though they can reappear, as there is no cure for underlying HPV infection.
For treatment of genital warts, one can consult a gynaecologist, urologist, or dermatologist.
Yes, genital warts are considered serious as leaving the infection untreated can lead to the spreading of infection causing complications.
Yes, genital warts sometimes go away on their own, though it depends on the body’s immune system to fight the infection.
Genital warts are usually painless to touch.
No, genital warts usually don’t bleed.
Yes, genital warts are contagious and can spread through skin-to-skin contact during intercourse.
The type of HPV causing genital warts does not cause cervical cancer.
