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Q: Genital Warts
asked by: Nicotine on August 13th, 2007
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My boyfriend recently got told he has genital warts. We both put ourselves through test for all STD's and all was clear.

But I just wondered... what next? The doctor didnt really offer anything to treat it with? How are genital warts treated? If its like a cream can you get any without prescription?

I don't have any warts at all... so how can I treat myself? Because I must have the infection...

Thanks for any help on this!

xxx
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meblonde01
replied on August 13th, 2007
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Re: Genital Warts
Nicotine wrote:
My boyfriend recently got told he has genital warts. We both put ourselves through test for all STD's and all was clear.

But I just wondered... what next? The doctor didnt really offer anything to treat it with? How are genital warts treated? If its like a cream can you get any without prescription?

I don't have any warts at all... so how can I treat myself? Because I must have the infection...

Thanks for any help on this!

xxx


They are frozen off.. Unless there is a method I'm not aware of..
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Fairy Godmother
replied on August 13th, 2007
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Re: Genital Warts
The same virus that causes genital warts is responsible for causing cervical cancer. Please see an obgyn and have yourself checked, explaining to that Dr your situation. In some cases, pap smears will come back questionable, I've had a friend who went through what you are, she has to go every 3 months for a pap smear and has had to have a few spots frozen off. If you do develop the warts, there are several methods of removing them from Cryo (freezing them off) to burning (with a laser)them. Never heard of any cream that would work. Your boyfriend does need to be on Valtrex. Its expensive, but keep outbreaks from being so bad. Hope this has helped! Find another Dr...I can't believe this doctor did not offer any advice................
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Llewellyn
replied on August 13th, 2007
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No, there is no over the counter treatment that I am aware of. Here is how warts are removed: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/genital-w arts/DS00087/DSECTION=8

Warts are caused by HPV. There is no cure for HPV. That means that even if you have the warts removed, you will still have HPV and will be able to pass it on to other people. Since you still have HPV, you might break out with warts again and again. So when it comes to HPV, all you can do is treat the symptoms; you can not treat the HPV.

As Fairy said, HPV can cause cervical cancer, so make sure you get paps at least once a year.
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smokey85
replied on August 14th, 2007
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i have had them and from what the nurse told me, everyone carries the virus responsible for them but some people dont get the warts and dont get any symptoms, anyone can get them as soon as they become sexually active. U can get a cream for them which i used but u cant get it over the counter.
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Nicotine
replied on September 1st, 2007
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hey everyone

Thanks so much for your responses! all very helpful.

I had no idea the virus was linked to cirvical cancer. I shall definately get another doctor, or go back to the sexual health clinic again.

My boyfriends warts have cleared up on there own now, so he shouldnt need freezing treatment unless maybe they come back... just needs the virus treating like me.


Take care Very Happy
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