• What are genital warts?
• How common are genital warts?
• How are genital warts diagnosed?
• How are genital warts treated?

Genital warts can disappear on their own without treatment. However, when they are first discovered, there is no way to tell if they will disappear or grow larger. Depending on the size and location of the genital warts, there are several treatment options. A healthcare professional may choose to apply a special cream or solution to the warts. Some genital warts can be removed by either freezing, burning, or using a laser treatment. If the genital warts do not respond to these treatments, a healthcare professional may perform surgery to remove them.

There is a chance that genital warts can reappear after treatment, because the types of HPV that cause them may still be present.

Genital warts are just one consequence of HPV infection. Learn more about Human Papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, abnormal cervical cells, and other consequences of HPV in the other sections of this site. Talk to your healthcare professional for even more information.