Genital Warts - Prevention
Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 22:01
Prevention of Genital Warts
The following can all help with the prevention of genital warts
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Safe sex: Since HPV is an STD that spreads through skin-to-skin contact, using a condom every time you have sex can significantly reduce your risk of contracting HPV.
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Abstinence: You need to avoid sexual contact until the warts are treated. You must tell your sexual partner about it and insist on getting her/him examined too.
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Vaccination: A new vaccine called Gardasil has given hopes of protection from the most dangerous types of HPV. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the vaccine in June 2006. The recommended age by the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is between 11 and 12 years. However, you may get vaccinated even if you fall in the age group of 13 to 26 years. The vaccine is most effective if given before the teenager is sexually active.

written by scared, August 25, 2009
written by Suzie, August 27, 2009
written by James82, September 02, 2009
I have noticed that if my skin is broken after sex (my foreskin becomes tight after treatment for some reason) I will quickly see the warts return.
Any advice welcome.
Kind regards, James.
written by Chris, October 22, 2009
I had the unfortunate news broken to me just days ago... Having told my partner we are both pretty scared... Im just wanting a chat with a 'sufferer' over msn or email... I just wanna know whats going to happen in the future... any contact will be great... thanks.


