A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with genital warts.

13 doctors weighed in across 10 answers
Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do tell your sexual partners if you have genital warts. Do use condoms. Do get treated by a doctor.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Genital warts can be prevented with the use of the hpv vaccine prior to the age of onset of sex.

Answered 5/10/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Gardisil is a vaccine that prevents hpv 6, 11, 16, 18 infection, that cause genital warts and cancer.

Answered 3/25/2014

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Ignore: Do see a DR with experience, usually a dermatologist. Don't get withdrawn. They can be cured.

Answered 5/15/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If you are under 30 and have cervical HPV there is a good chance your body will clear it by itself.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Painless growths that can be transmitted to partner. Condoms do not protect you. HPV vaccine!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't try over the counter wart removers on genital warts.Do get treatment if painful,itchy,burning.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Ignore: There are treatments for genital warts- see a doc for help. There's even a vaccine to help prevent!

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: If you are treated, don't have sex w/ your partner until they are treated. You will get reinfected.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Do seek treatment with doctor (LN2 and cautery) Do try topical prescriptions Do use protections.

Answered 8/1/2014

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