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A member asked:
Please share an interesting fact about dealing with genital warts.
14 doctors weighed in across 13 answers
Ignore: Genital warts are caused by the same class of virus that causes cervical cancer, hpv.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Ignore: Genital warts are sexually transmitted. They create cancer of the throat, tongue, ; cancer of cervix.
Answered 4/3/2014
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Ignore: See gyn as often as is recommended. Use condoms during sex. Make sure you are using your medication.
Answered 6/4/2014
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Ignore: They can be removed with medications, can be frozen, & can be burned. Don't settle. Destroy them.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Ignore: Any abnormal growth or new bump on the genitals should be checked by ur Doc.
Answered 6/28/2014
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Ignore: Genital warts are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which can also cause cervical cancer.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Ignore: Unfortunately, condoms are not completely protective in avoiding spread of warts during sex.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Ignore: Warts can spread during pregnancy but can regress after delivery.
Answered 7/31/2014
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Ignore: Gardasil (ages 9-26) will protect against genital warts caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Ignore: Keep immune system strong with exercise, good rest, and sound nutrition, to keep virus suppressed.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Ignore: There are treatments to speed resolution of genital warts, but they usually resolve spontaneously.
Answered 12/26/2014
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Ignore: Several methods of treating including a green tea extract.
Answered 1/6/2015
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Ignore: Smoking or being around 2nd hand cigarette smoke makes it less likely that you can get rid of warts.
Answered 1/10/2015
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I was diagnosed with genital warts a couple of years ago, is it safe to share bedding as long as it is washed between users?
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My bfs roomate jus had genital warts removed can that be contagious if they share a bathroom?
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