Tuesday 18 October 2011

Genital Warts in Men

By Davey Golinson


There's no doubt about it. Genital warts in men is a very common condition, but for those that suffer from it, that doesn't supply much comfort. It's embarrassing and most men simply do not want to speak to anyone about it. However, there is some good news concerning the treatment of genital warts in men.

If you have no idea how warts look like, they look like clusters of cauliflower with the color of our flesh. Disgusting isn't it? If you do not consult doctor immediately, there are chances that these warts are spread around your penis or scrotum. These warts can be your worst nightmare as you might experience swelling on your genital parts. In addition to that, your genital parts will get itchy and hence you will face uncomfortable days ahead.

What Causes Venereal Warts? The Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV, is responsible. While there are over 100 strains of HPV, only about 30 cause this specific condition. Since it's a sexually transmitted disease, most of the time it's spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner. Experts estimate that approximately 66% of the people that are infected contracted the disease through sexual activity. Other possible ways of transmission include childbirth and contact with fomites. Fomites are objects that carry the disease form one person to another, such as bath towels or contaminated medical equipment.

Avoid sharing personal effects, like towels and bath clothes. As mentioned, warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, which is spread by skin contact. What is more, the virus responsible for causing these viruses is one that can survive outside the body for considerable periods of time, on items like towels used by infected people. It is therefore in your best interests to avoid sharing personal effects like those, if you want to stay safe from genital warts.

If these products don't work, then your physician may speak with you about cryosurgery (freezing the lesions off), the LEEP procedure (cutting the lesions off), or carbon dioxide surgery. In Closing- Genital warts in men are very common. There is no cure, but there are several options for treatment. The best thing to do about this condition is to prevent the spread of the disease. This means you need to speak with your sexual partners before you become intimate.




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