Sex can be referred as the spiritual energy. It is the constant urge and desire of seeking greater fulfillment. But, safe sex is always better! Although it is a natural part of body, it is always preferable to take some precautionary and safety measures before performing sexual intercourse. But, there are people, who fail to take care before starting off with the activity, which in turn punishes them by emergence of contagious sexually transmitted diseases. Many people who are spreading such diseases are unaware of the fact that they themselves are the carriers.
Genital warts are the sexually transmitted disease that generally hits men. It is a highly contagious infection that is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). They are the pinkish white or gray colored swellings or bumps in the genital region. These infections usually occur on the tip of the penis, on the shafts, scrotum or around the anus. Apart from these hidden areas, they may even appear in the mouth and throat as the result of having oral sex with an infected person.
Patients having a history of genital warts have increased risks of developing various cancers. Coming to the symptoms, in initial cases, no visible symptoms are observed. Some general ones like small hard spots are visible but they tend to develop after exposure to environment. These warts can occur in clusters and can be very tiny and spread in to large masses in the genital and penile areas. They occur with very less obvious symptoms. These HPV viruses can last for years together without throwing any identified symptoms. Men with weak immune system have also got greater risks of developing genital warts.
Diagnosis of genital warts can be done at home, by swapping acetic acid or vinegar on the cervix or penile areas. The HPV lesions appear whitish when come in contact with these substances. These bumps generally appear in groups and in the latter stages can convert in to large masses. Treatments on genital warts vary depending upon their location and size.
If the warts are small in size then, they can be removed by freezing or burning. But if these bumps are larger in size, then surgery is the only option. Latest research of laser surgery has also contributed a major share in curing genital warts permanently.
Taking in to consideration the preventative measures, refraining from indulging in to sexual contact with the infected partner is the only option. Avoid having sexual intercourse if the warts are visible. Regardless of the symptoms, go for a HPV test if you feel any unusual thing arising associated with warts. Your physician may provide you with some over-the-counter medications as the method of treatment if the case is preliminary. Boosting your immune system may reduce the risk of getting affected.
There is no cure for these ugly warts; the only thing you can do is go for the precautionary measures, by performing a HPV test regularly. Precaution is better than cure, is truly applicable. Since, they are the most contagious disease amongst the list of sexually transmitted ones, hence you may contract it from passing it to your partner.
