Dating a guy with genital warts

How to meet new people with genital warts?

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What causes genital warts?

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is the most common sexually transmitted disease. Knowing how it is spread, how to recognize genital warts, and how to prevent it is important in reducing your risk. The Gardasil vaccine is recommended for people of both sexes ages 9 through 26.

Can genital warts show up years later?

In some cases, genital warts never appear or can appear years after contracting the virus. When visible warts do appear, they typically appear as flesh-toned or gray growths. They can be raised or flat. They appear on, in, and around the genitals.

Who is at risk for genital warts?

Almost anyone who is sexually active today has an exposure risk to the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It is responsible for genital warts, which show as bumps or growths that can be white or flesh-colored.

Should I be concerned if I have genital warts?

Most people don’t care if you have genital warts. With millions of potential adults living with an HPV infection, you’re just as likely to run into someone with a similar STI as someone without one. If you have concerns about your health, then the first step you should take is to speak with your doctor.

What are the treatment options for genital warts?

While there is no medical cure for HPV, there are several treatment options available for genital warts. The goal of any treatment should be to remove visible warts to get rid of annoying symptoms. Treating the warts may possibly help reduce the risk of passing the infection on to a partner who may have never been exposed to the wart-types of HPV.

What are genital warts and what causes them?

Genital warts are growths that can appear around the genital area — the vulvas, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, or scrotum — or in the mouth. They are caused by certain types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are over 40 types of genital HPV, and most genital warts are caused by two types.

Can HPV cause warts that look like flesh?

The HPV types that cause warts are known as “low risk” because they are almost never found with genital or anal cancers. Most HPV infections will not lead to visible warts and most people will not know they have the virus. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts, which can appear as fleshy, painless, cauliflower-shaped skin growths.