Private Part Warts; Symptoms, Causes, Complication, Treatment And Prevention

private part warts are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. At least half of all sexually active people will become infected with the virus that causes private part warts at some point during their lives.

 As the name suggests, private part warts affect the moist tissues of the private part area. private part warts may look like small, flesh-colored bumps or have a cauliflower-like appearance. In many cases, the warts are too small to be visible.

Like warts that appear elsewhere on your body, private part warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Some strains of private part HPV can cause private part warts, while others can cause cancer

Symptoms
In women, private part warts can grow on the vulva, the walls of the v**ina, the area between the external private parts and the anus, and the cervix. In men, they may occur on the tip or shaft of the man-hood, the scrotum, or the anus. private part warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral s*xual contact with an infected person.

The signs and symptoms of private part warts include:

Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in your private part area

Several warts close together that take on a cauliflower shape

Itching or discomfort in your private part area

Bleeding with intercourse

Often, private part warts may be so small and flat that they can’t be seen with the unclad eye. Sometimes, however, private part warts may multiply into large clusters.

When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you or your partner develops bumps or warts in the private part area.

Causes
The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts. There are more than 40 different strains of HPV that specifically affect the private part area. private part HPV is spread through s*xual contact. In most cases, your immune system kills private part HPV and you never develop signs or symptoms of the infection.

Complication
Cancer. Cervical cancer has been closely linked with private part HPV infection. Certain types of HPV also are associated with cancer of the vulva, cancer of the anus and cancer of the man-hood. Human papillomavirus infection doesn’t always lead to cancer, but it’s still important for women, particularly if you’ve been infected with higher risk types of HPV, to have regular Pap tests.

Problems during pregnancy. private part warts may cause problems during pregnancy. Warts could enlarge, making it difficult to urinate. Warts on the vaginal wall may reduce the ability of vaginal tissues to stretch during childbirth. Rarely, a baby born to a mother with private part warts may develop warts in his or her throat. The baby may need surgery to prevent airway obstruction.

Treatments

 
1. Medications
private part warts treatments that can be applied directly to your skin include:

Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara). This cream appears to boost your immune system’s ability to fight private part warts. Avoid s*xual contact while the cream is on your skin. It may weaken condoms and diaphragms and may irritate your partner’s skin.

Podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox). Podophyllin is a plant-based resin that destroys private part wart tissue. Your doctor must apply this solution. Podofilox contains the same active compound, but can be safely applied by you at home.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA). This chemical treatment burns off private part warts. TCA must always be applied by a doctor

2. Surgery
You may need surgery to remove larger warts, warts that don’t respond to medications, or — if you’re pregnant — warts that your baby may be exposed to during delivery.

Preventions 

Use a condom every time you have s*x can significantly reduce your risk of contracting private part warts.

Vaccination now available
A vaccine known as Gardasil protects against the strains of HPV that cause most private part warts. Gardasil also protects against the HPV strains most likely to cause cervical cancer. Another vaccine, called Cervarix, protects against cervical cancer but not private part warts.