Genital Warts - Diagnosis
Last Updated on Monday, 02 August 2010 10:59
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Genital Warts Diagnosis
Genital Warts are usually diagnosed through a visual examination by a doctor or nurse. Even if you or your partner are sure you have genital warts it is still adviseable to have a check up to confirm.
Women may need to undergo a Pap smear test. This test detects changes on the cervix which may be caused by the genital warts. Most importantly, a Pap smear test helps rule out cervical cancer too.
If you are diagnosed with genital warts, you should get your partner checked too.
Certain blood tests such as VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) tests help to detect STD in the absence of any external symptoms.
