This Week's Podcast
Episode 143
September 26th at 10:30am CT
Genital Warts: What You Need to Know About HPV & Treatment
What should you do if you discover genital warts?
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Finding a new growth or bump in the genital area can be frightening or embarrassing, but you're not alone—and genital warts can be treated.
In this episode of UroPatient, hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, we explain what genital warts are, what causes them, how HPV is spread, what treatment options are available, and when you should see a healthcare professional.
We'll discuss:
• What genital warts look like
• The connection between genital warts and HPV
• How HPV is transmitted
• Whether genital warts can go away on their own
• Prescription treatments for genital warts
• Procedures a healthcare professional may use to remove warts
• Why you should NOT try to cut, burn, or remove genital warts yourself
• Why genital warts can come back after treatment
• When a genital growth should be evaluated by a healthcare professional
• The importance of HPV vaccination and prevention
• What genital warts mean for sexual partners
• Why an HPV diagnosis does not necessarily tell you when or from whom the infection was acquired
Genital warts are usually caused by low-risk HPV types, which are different from the HPV types most strongly associated with cancer. However, not every genital bump is a genital wart, which is why getting an accurate diagnosis is important.
If you notice a new, unusual, painful, bleeding, or changing growth in the genital area, talk with your healthcare professional rather than attempting to diagnose or treat it yourself.
This video is designed to provide patient education and help you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.
Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA — host of UroPatient.
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