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Rates of sexually transmitted infections <\/span>are rising<\/span><\/a> in Canada, and genital warts are one of the most common infections. While the <\/span>signs and symptoms<\/span> of <\/span>genital warts<\/span> seem like they\u2019d be pretty obvious, they can be quite sneaky. It\u2019s actually possible to catch them even when your partner has no visible signs. So how can you protect yourself if you don\u2019t know what to look for? Let\u2019s take a look at how genital warts spread, how you can avoid infection, and what to do if you do catch them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of genital warts<\/h2>\n

The human papillomavirus (or HPV), is responsible for all the warts we get on our bodies. There are over <\/span>100 different strains<\/span><\/a> of HPV, and it\u2019s almost impossible to keep from coming into contact with one of them at some point in our lives. Most forms of the virus don\u2019t cause any symptoms or issues, while some result in warts on our hands or feet. And two strains \u2014 HPV-6 and HPV-11 \u2014 cause <\/span>90 percent<\/span><\/a> of cases of genital warts.<\/span><\/p>\n

While there are also 14 or more strains of HPV that typically <\/span>cause cancer<\/span>, none of these are the ones that cause genital warts. So although genital warts can be awkward and embarrassing, they aren\u2019t usually lethal. We actually refer to these strains as \u201clow risk.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

How will I know if I have genital warts?<\/h2>\n

The symptoms of genital warts are tricky and elusive. You\u2019re only likely to notice that you have genital warts if you have a visible outbreak, but you can have a case without any symptoms. Warts can show up alone or in a group, and vary in colour: they can be skin tone, a bit darker, or white. Texture-wise they can be either smooth or bumpy (like cauliflower). They\u2019re most easily spotted on the penis, scrotum, vulva, or buttocks. But genital warts can also show up inside the vagina, anus, mouth, or throat, meaning they might not necessarily be visible. In those cases, you might notice other symptoms, such as unusual vaginal discharge or itching. Thankfully, warts don\u2019t usually cause discomfort, but if picked at they might become painful and can also bleed.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do genital warts spread?<\/h2>\n

Genital warts are transmitted by direct contact. This means you can\u2019t catch genital warts from hugging, kissing, sharing drinks, towels, baths, or cutlery or from swimming pools or toilet seats. However, you can catch them from sharing sex toys. You\u2019re most likely to get genital warts from vaginal or anal sex (and sometimes, from oral sex) with an infected partner. This is true even if they don\u2019t have any visible warts (although genital warts are more contagious during an outbreak). You also don\u2019t have to have sex to pass them on: touching the affected area is enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is there a cure for genital warts?<\/h2>\n

There is currently no cure for genital warts. Some infected people have recurrent flare ups throughout their lives, while others might only have a single occurrence. Some individuals never actually develop visible genital warts themselves, but can still pass it to their sexual partners. For most people, though, the <\/span>virus will eventually pass<\/span><\/a> through and out of their system in anywhere from a couple of months to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can take months, or sometimes <\/span>years<\/span> for genital warts to show up after you are infected, so it\u2019s possible to catch them and never know when you contracted them, or from whom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to stay protected<\/h2>\n

Genital warts are extremely contagious. In fact, HPV is the <\/span>most prevalent<\/span> sexually transmitted infection in North America. Because of this, it\u2019s crucial to take precautions. You should always use condoms with new sexual partners. But be warned: condoms are not 100% effective against genital warts. The virus cannot penetrate the latex, but if there are warts elsewhere on the genitals, it can still be transmitted. They are very effective against other STIs, so don\u2019t use this vulnerability as an excuse to skip them. If you think that you or your partner has a suspicious bump or marking, don\u2019t have sex (or any kind of sexual contact), until you\u2019re able to see a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a boy between the ages of nine and 26 or a girl between <\/span>nine and 45<\/span><\/a>, Health Canada recommends that you receive the HPV vaccine (if you haven\u2019t already). This vaccine protects against several strains responsible for cancer, as well as those that cause <\/span>most genital warts<\/span>. Many provinces have free vaccination programs for school-aged children as without vaccination, <\/span>seventy-five percent<\/span><\/a> of sexually active Canadians end up with a sexually transmitted HPV infection at some point in their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment<\/h2>\n

If you think you have genital warts or may have been exposed to them, you need to see a doctor. You should never treat genital warts with the same over-the-counter solutions used for other types of warts, or any other home remedies. Your doctor can either prescribe a topical treatment or remove them using cryotherapy or a laser.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no cure for genital warts, so reducing your risk of infection is your best option. Most sexually active individuals get at least one strain of sexually transmitted HPV at some point in their lives (unless they get the vaccine early enough). While genital warts can be embarrassing, the truth is they can affect everyone and anyone who is sexually active. They\u2019re that common. Don\u2019t be afraid to speak to a doctor; treatment options are available to help manage your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Genital warts in men<\/h2>\n
Genital warts<\/a>\u00a0(GW) are no cup of tea. They\u2019re highly contagious, incurable, and difficult to completely protect yourself from.\u00a0Symptom-wise,\u00a0genital warts\u00a0in\u00a0men\u00a0are the same as in women. But when it comes to risk factors and outbreak locations, the sexes diverge. So let\u2019s dive in to everything you need to know about\u00a0genital warts\u00a0in\u00a0men.<\/article>\n

What do genital warts look like in men and where can they be found?<\/h2>\n

Genital warts can vary in appearance depending on their host. In some men, they are white or the same colour as skin tone, while in others they show up as darker than skin tone. They can present in clusters, but sometimes appear alone as a single blemish. They aren\u2019t always obvious \u2014 sometimes they show up as cauliflower-like growths, but they can also be smooth, raised bumps.<\/p>\n

Genital\u00a0warts on\u00a0the\u00a0penis\u00a0are some of the easiest to spot, so\u00a0males with\u00a0genital warts on\u00a0the\u00a0penile head\u00a0or their scrotum are likely to see what\u2019s going on and get help. Genital warts can also infect the mouth, throat, and anus, however, and in those cases they might be easy to miss.<\/p>\n

How do men get genital warts and how can you protect yourself from them?<\/h2>\n

Genital warts spread predominantly through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, but not always. Touching the affected area or sharing of personal objects such as sex toys can also expose you to risk. While condoms and dental dams do lower your risk of contracting genital warts, they don\u2019t eliminate it completely \u2014 especially if warts are present in an area not covered by the condom. To further complicate things, you can still contract genital warts even if your partner has no visible warts. Because of these factors, your best line of defence is to use a condom and get the HPV vaccine. The\u00a0HPV vaccine<\/a>\u00a0protects against multiple strains \u2014 including those that cause cancer and those responsible for genital warts.<\/p>\n

Treating genital warts in men<\/h2>\n

While visible warts usually clear up on their own, in some cases it can take up to two years. If you don\u2019t want to wait that long, there are multiple treatment options to speed up the healing. For at home treatment, your doctor can prescribe a topical cream. For in-office treatment, there are a few different options such as cryotherapy (freezing the warts), laser surgery, or electrodesiccation (burning and scraping the warts off). While these can all shorten the duration of the visible outbreak, there\u2019s no cure for the underlying HPV infection. This means that once infected, you\u2019re at risk of repeated outbreaks of genital warts throughout your life.<\/p>\n

Male HPV rates, genital warts, and cancer<\/h2>\n

Even though genital warts don\u2019t cause cancer, we can\u2019t talk about one without mentioning the other. The HPV vaccine was first introduced as a way to prevent cervical cancer, so when Canada launched its vaccination campaign in\u00a02006<\/a>, it was aimed at girls. Since then, the campaign has expanded to include boys aged nine to 26, as the vaccine offers protection against some forms of anal and penile cancers as well. But because boys don\u2019t have the same vaccination rates as girls do, the male population doesn\u2019t have the same\u00a0herd immunity<\/a>\u00a0that the female population does. This is especially true for men who have sex with men (MSM), as they don\u2019t have the same protection against HPV that men who have sex exclusively with women do. Within the MSM population, men who receive anal sex, are also at increased risk of\u00a0anal warts<\/a>. This means that they\u2019re more likely to have growths inside their anus as opposed to a visible area such as their scrotum. And since being infected with one strain increases the probability of infection with\u00a0another<\/a>, they may also have an increased risk for anal cancers.<\/p>\n

Genital warts in women<\/h2>\n
About\u00a0one in 100\u00a0sexually active adults have genital warts at any given time \u2014 that\u2019s one percent of the population. They are so contagious that even with perfect condom use, you can still get them. And while you can treat the warts themselves, the virus that causes them isn\u2019t curable.\u00a0Genital warts<\/a>\u00a0can strike both of the sexes, but when it comes to additional factors like pregnancy and cervical cancer, women have unique concerns. Let\u2019s take a look at everything you need to know about\u00a0genital warts in women.<\/p>\n

Genital warts and cervical cancer<\/h2>\n

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. There are many different strains of HPV, and most sexually active adults are infected with one or another at some point in their lives. Most strains of the virus don\u2019t cause problems or are cleared by the body within a couple of years with no ill effects. But some can be much more sinister: at least\u00a014 strains of HPV<\/a>\u00a0cause cancer.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, the HPV vaccine was developed to protect women from the strains of the virus that cause cervical cancer. As an added bonus, it also protects against\u00a0HPV-6 and HPV-11<\/a>, which cause 90 percent of genital warts. But you don\u2019t typically have to worry about a genital wart infection turning into cancer \u2014 they\u2019re usually caused by different versions of the virus.<\/p>\n

How can women get genital warts?<\/h2>\n

Genital warts in women can show up anywhere that has sexual contact with another person because they are spread through vaginal, anal, and sometimes oral sex. You can also get genital warts from touching the affected area or sharing sex toys. This means that warts can show up on the vulva, vagina, cervix, in and around the anus, and in the groin area. They can also appear on the tongue, lips, or inside the mouth. In rare cases, mothers can transmit them to their children during childbirth.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of genital warts in women<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re most likely to discover that you have a genital wart infection if you\u2019re able to see them. But that doesn\u2019t mean that warts will look the same in everyone. In some people they can show up as cauliflower-like growths, while in others they might appear as smooth bumps. They can also vary in colour \u2014 from slightly darker than your skin tone to pink, white, or red. There\u2019s also no predicting their number. While some people might only get a single wart, others may get them in clusters. And their size can range too, from one to two millimetres all the way up to several inches in diameter. In some cases the genital warts might even be too small to notice.<\/p>\n

Because of HPV\u2019s link with cervical cancer,\u00a0symptoms\u00a0of\u00a0vaginal warts\u00a0should always be discussed with a doctor. Especially because warts aren\u2019t always visible; although you might notice odd discharge, itching, or discomfort in the genital area.\u00a0Symptoms of genital warts in females\u00a0might also include bleeding during or after intercourse.<\/p>\n

Genital warts in pregnancy<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve previously had genital warts, you should let your healthcare provider know about it, even if you don\u2019t have an outbreak during pregnancy. Sometimes pregnancy-related hormonal changes\u00a0 can cause warts to bleed or grow. In some cases, they can even block the\u00a0vagina completely\u00a0or make it difficult for the tissue to stretch enough to accommodate delivery. Although rare, if a mom has an active infection and gives birth vaginally, there is a chance of transmitting an HPV infection to her\u00a0baby\u2019s throat<\/a>, impacting their ability to breathe or swallow, so it\u2019s crucial for you to let your doctor or midwife know.<\/p>\n

Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and if you have sex, you\u2019re at risk. Women in particular should be especially alert to the risks genital warts may pose in pregnancy, labour, and delivery. If you think you may have genital warts, speak to your doctor, because treatment options are available.<\/p>\n

The information presented here is for educational purposes and is not meant to replace the advice from your medical professional.<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

When using virtual care, all medical treatment is at the sole discretion of the provider. Virtual care is not meant for medical emergencies, and your provider will determine if your case is appropriate for virtual care. If you are experiencing an emergency like chest pain or difficulties breathing, for example, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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