Doctor explains GENITAL WARTS | Causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention

Published 2023-12-31
Dr O'Donovan explains common symptoms of genital warts in men and women, plus causes, treatment and prevention!

Genital warts are small, rough lumps that can appear around the vagina, penis or anus. They're a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Treatment from a sexual health clinic can help.

Chapters and timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - What are genital warts
01:12 - Symptoms of genital warts
02:00 - When and where to get help
03:25 - Treatment of genital warts
04:55 - Prevention of genital warts

Go to a sexual health clinic if you have:

- 1 or more painless lumps or growths around your vagina, penis or anus
- itching or bleeding from your genitals or anus
- a change to your normal flow of pee (for example, it's begun to flow sideways) that does not go away
- a sexual partner who has genital warts, even if you do not know if you have them

RESOURCES:

Further information via NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/genital-warts/

FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN THE UK:
www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health/find-a-sex…

FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN LONDON: www.shl.uk/clinics

FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN WALES: www.shwales.online/index.html

FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN SCOTLAND: www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/sex…

FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN NORTHERN IRELAND: www.sexualhealthni.info/genitourinary-medicine-gum…

FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN THE USA:
gettested.cdc.gov/

OTHERWISE SEE YOUR NEAREST HEALTH PROFESSIONAL!!

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All Comments (21)
  • @venom-cw7mu
    I am suffering from E. Faecalis and i even have penile discharge.. Is this the cause of HPv it haven't gone off for 6 months now
  • @ianwalker2250
    the link for the find a clinic in uk doesn't work and you should consider adding the dedicated links for Wales, Scotland and northern ireland which are different to the NHS england links.
  • @_.CM96
    Just been told I have HPV, aswell as the Balanitis I already have is driving me insane 😪 so terrible
  • @eyabrock
    I am dealing with a scare. I have HPV and i recently got the vaccination at my local Walgreens. It prevents progression. But i believe that i have a wart. It looks like a pimple but its been on me for over a week now, so i have two appointments coming up tomorrow to figure things out. I recently married a man that I've never been involved with physically and he'll be coming home to me in a year, so i would like to get rid of this completely before then if i have it. I am willing to eat avocados all day, take vitamins, and quit smoking vapes, because i cannot imagine living like that.
  • Your genuine concern and support have meant a lot to me. Thank you Dr Obaz for going above and beyond to ensure my well-being, you’re the best doctor ever😊
  • @user-bz8uz3wn7r
    Is it possible to get genital warts if you have never had any sort of sexual interaction?
  • @maniksarker325
    If someone is infected with herpes simplex virus or anal warts, can they donate blood to someone or is there a chance of getting infected by doner? Is the virus completely curable.?
  • @kazisimran7783
    Hi i am facing this pruritus hiemalis. My whole skin specially leg, butt and hand becomes more itchy and in this winter weather it becomes worse i scratch so much that it leaves red mark and sometimes i see blood in it. After it become dry i see a black spot there for this reason my body looks so gross. So please give some treatment for this cause.
  • @KingJeje-in3ci
    Am suffering from genital wart over 3yrs now and i have done many treatment and till date is not cure pls i need ur help guys 😂😂😂😂
  • @jerryross7135
    You failed to mention oral and mucous membrane like the throat and or the vagina. Folks, especially young sex hungry kids need to keep in mind.
  • @Rosemary64276
    I really appreciate you making this video. My ex of 7 years cheated and gave me Genital warts during our relationship and I was devastated. You've made me feel so much better Dr.ubarlo and seeing all these people share their testimonies about your cure❤
  • @mmsoulmm
    Wow i used compound w wart remover thinkin thats what i need
  • @lovekochhar101
    i have this disease doctor i just wanna know will this ever leave my body coz its been 3 months all of my money have gone to my treatmemt i am numb and depressed my doctor is using a crio therpy on me he haven’t prescribed any medicine he said you have to come to me every two weeks till infinite time my penis looks so gross there is strach marks everywhere i just want your help doctor please guide me
  • @uzougochukwu9433
    Does masturbating makes the warts stay longer. How does smoking affect the wart. Thank you