Sexually Transmitted Diseases Forum - Genital warts and smoking

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Q: Genital warts and smoking

asked by: Missy1983 on December 14th, 2008

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I have had genital warts now for nearly 2 years. I have rarely had a break from them in this time. I do smoke probaly 15-20 smokes a day and have done since i found out that i had them. I have looked at a few web sites and some of them say that if you smoke when you have genital warts that it lowers your immune system and cause more outbreaks and prolong it. Is this true? If i stop smoking will i have a greater chance of finally getting rid of them damn things?

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MandMs

replied on December 15th, 2008

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HPV infection that causes genital warts is lifelong infection.
It stays in your body, but, usually, within 2 years after initial outbreak, becomes asymptomatic (without visible genital warts).
Immune system is most important for fighting this infection, and, smoking cigarettes lowers its effectiveness.
Acctually, smoking is strongly associated with the initial onset of genital warts, and their relapse after treatment.

Users who thank MandMs for this post: Missy1983

Missy1983

replied on December 15th, 2008

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Thanks for that. I have sorta thought it for a while, but i guess i just needed someone to tell me...Its been getting me down abit lately. Ill do my best at giving up the smokes, gotta keep thinking its the best thing i can do for myself!

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