Cure Genital Warts?

 

Not again -- another outbreak of genital warts! You get treatment, but the lumps and itching keep coming back. Can't somebody cure genital warts?

Well, no, there's no cure for genital warts. And that's the problem. You can get treatment, and the symptoms may go away, but no matter what you do the warts may come back again and again.

Unfortunately, the virus that causes genital warts -- human papilloma virus (HPV) -- doesn't go away even if the warts do. You may keep having outbreaks, or you may not, but there's no way to cure genital warts.

Living With Genital Warts

Your doctor probably will tell you to avoid sexual contact while your warts are being treated. Because they are infectious, be careful not to touch the warts and then touch another part of your (or someone else's) body. Wash your hands with soap and water after you've touched your genitals.

While there is no cure for genital warts, they don't have to ruin your life. There are several treatments your doctor can prescribe that will relieve your symptoms.

Over-the-counter medication for itching and warts may not be safe to use near your genitals. One non-prescription treatment that has brought relief to many, however, is Wartrol Genital Warts Relief from Pacific Natural. This is a safe, natural homeopathic treatment that can ease the pain and itching so you can get on with your life.

But remember -- even a doctor can't cure genital warts. If the warts keep coming back, as they often do, treat the symptoms so you feel better and take care not to spread them to others.

What's the Worst That Can Happen?

The worst that can happen is bad. Serious outbreaks of genital warts sometimes require surgery, and in women the HPV virus is associated with some kinds of cancers.

However, if you take care of yourself properly, you may find that genital warts are not much more than a recurring nuisance. There's no cure for genital warts, but there is life after the diagnosis amd you can get relief from your genital warts symptoms.

How Do I Know They're Genital Warts?

The first sign of genital warts usually are lumps on and around your private parts. They may stay small, or they may cluster into cauliflower-shaped growths. There is itching and sometimes bleeding.

However, other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Don't guess -- see a doctor. Be sure you know what you are dealing with.

Here are some other facts about genital warts to keep in mind. First, the warts are spread by sexual contact. Second, sometimes people can be infected and not know it. If you are reading this and you don't have warts yet, here are four words for you -- use condoms every time. That is, unless you are certain your partner is STD-free and always faithful.

And if you've been diagnosed with genital warts, be sure your partner gets checked out by a doctor, too, even if he or she is symptom free.