What is Genital Warts....?
Genital warts, caused by some strains of the human papilloma virus (or wart virus), are the most common sexually transmitted infection seen in Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinics. The highest rate of infection is among women aged 20-24 and men aged 25-34.

How does one contract Genital Warts....?
This infection is mainly transmitted through sexual contact.
Touching an infected partner during vaginal, anal and oral sex can lead to the infection.

What are the symptoms of Genital Warts....?
Warts can take a year or more to develop after infection with the wart virus.
Warts are not always visible, especially if they occur inside the vagina - particularly on the cervix - or in the anus. If warts are not present, the virus cannot be tested for.

? Itching and burning may occur.
? Painless growths beginning as tiny, soft pink or red spots.
? Spots may develop into small white or grey warts on the sex organs.
? Warts can grow quickly into irregularly shapes.

What treatments are there for Genital Warts....?
Warts can be treated by applying special ointments or paints, by freezing or surgical removal under local anaesthetic.

What happens to untreated Genital Warts....?
The longer the warts are allowed to go untreated, the more they can eventually spread, grow, and multiply into large clusters causing future health problems.

What can I do to test myself for Genital Warts....?
If you are still worried and would like more advice or information on Sexual Infections please visit discreethealthcheck.co.uk.