Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 22:01

Prevention of Genital Warts

The following can all help with the prevention of genital warts

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Can genital warts come back?
written by scared, August 25, 2009

If you have genital warts and you have them removed - can they come back??

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written by Suzie, August 27, 2009

Hi Scared.. Yes I'm afraid they can come back. I don't think you can kill the warts virus, it's something that will stay with you for life - kind of like the herpes virus in chickenpox. Some people find that they only need one treatment but others will have to have a few treatments to get rid of the warts..Sue

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written by James82, September 02, 2009

My partner didn't realise at the time that she had the virus and passed it on to myself some time ago now. She has no physical symptoms of the virus but I am having to use the cream provided by my doctor nearly on a monthly basis. I just can't seem to keep the warts from returning. Is there something wrong I am doing? We are having unprotected sex (coil) as I was told by my doctor that now I have the virus there is no reason to start using condoms.

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.

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General Discussion...
written by Chris, October 22, 2009

Hi guys...

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.

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