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Genital warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital or anal area.
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Causes of genital warts
Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The most common way HPV is passed from person to person is through sexual intercourse.
Diagnosing genital warts
If you think that you may have genital warts, visit your local sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic.
Introduction
Genital warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital or anal area.
Preventing genital warts
Using condoms (male or female) every time you have vaginal or anal sex is the most effective way to avoid getting genital warts, other than being celibate.
Symptoms of genital warts
Genital warts usually appear within two to three months of developing an HPV infection, although incubation periods of up to a year have been reported.
Treating genital warts
Treatment for genital warts depends on the type of warts you have and where they are located. You do not need treatment if there are no visible warts.
