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

Genital warts are white or flesh-colored growths that are most often caused by certain types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Genital warts most often appear on the external genitals or near the anus of females and males. Although less common, genital warts can appear inside the vagina and on the cervix. Genital warts can sometimes cause symptoms like burning, itching, or pain. The types of HPV that cause genital warts are different from the types that can cause cervical cancer.