FAQ: How Do I Know If I Have Genital Warts?

Like many STDs, HPV does not always have visible symptoms. But when symptoms do occur, warts may be seen around the genital area. In women, warts can develop on the outside and inside of the vagina, on the cervix (the opening to the uterus), or around the anus. In men, they may be seen on [...]

How can I reduce the risk of contracting genital warts?

Any person who is sexually active can come across this common virus. Ways to reduce the risk are: * Not having sex with anyone. * Having sex only with one partner who has sex only with you. People who have many sex partners are at higher risk of getting other STDs. * If someone has [...]

How are genital warts transmitted?

* Any person who is sexually active can get genital warts. * The types of HPV that cause genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or possibly oral sex with someone who has this infection. * Very little is known about passing subclinical HPV to sex partners. HPV may be [...]

What are the symptoms of genital warts?

Like many other STDs, HPV infection often does not cause symptoms. One study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) reported that almost half of the all women with HPV had no visible symptoms. However, in many cases, small, hard spots (easily visible to the eye) can develop within three weeks [...]