Genital warts (HPV)

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Genital warts are caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV). There are over 180 subtypes of HPV, but the vast majority of people with genital warts have type 6 or type 11. These low-risk infections can trigger small growths (warts) on mucosal surfaces like the genitals or anus. Other subtypes of HPV, particularly type 16 and 18, are considered high risk because they may eventually lead to cancer in both men and women.

HPV spreads through sexual contact as the virus enters the body through fragile skin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HPV is the world's most common sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Healthcare providers diagnose genital warts in person by visual inspection and sometimes through further clinical testing. You must have a prior diagnosis of HPV to request genital warts treatment through Amazon One Medical Pay-per-visit.

Genital warts (condyloma acuminatum) are usually small, flesh-colored, and painless growths. They can appear separately or in clusters. When in clusters, they may have a cauliflower shape. They can sometimes be itchy.

Men

Genital warts can appear on the tip or shaft of the penis, the scrotum, and/or the anus (anal warts).

Women

Genital warts can appear outside or inside the vagina, around the anus, and/or on the perineum (the area between the vagina and the anus).

Genital warts can appear months or even years after someone is infected with HPV 6 or 11. Therefore, it can be difficult to determine when the exposure to HPV occurred.

It's possible to infect sexual partners with the virus even if you never get HPV symptoms like genital warts. Condoms are only somewhat effective in blocking transmission, as they don't prevent all skin-to-skin contact.

You can get the 9 valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9, Cervarix) through the age of 26. HPV vaccination is most effective when it's given before someone becomes sexually active, which is why it's often recommended for children aged 9 to 12. If you're over the age of 26, you can talk to a primary care provider about the vaccine's efficacy.

HPV vaccination prevents you from getting a number of subtypes of the virus, including types 6 and 11 (low risk) and types 16 and 18 (high risk). These infections can cause conditions that range from genital warts to anal cancer.