Genital warts are easily passed on through genital contact

• Usually caused by low risk HPV strains 6 and 11
• Highly infectious and spreads through genital-genital or oral-genital contact
• Lesions are unsightly and infectious but rarely cause other issues

Testing and Treatment

• Usually diagnosed by visual inspection, although we can swab for the virus that causes them
• Most treatments only treat the wart and don’t necessarily clear the virus
• Freezing (Cryotherapy) is my preferred method, although repeated treatments are usually needed
• I recommend leaving no longer than 2 weeks between treatments
• There is a risk of scarring with repeated treatments
• Other treatment options include an acid that can be applied at home
• There is also an immune-modulating cream which can be applied topically
• During the first consultation, we will discuss the different options in detail before making a recommendation