Genital warts are acquired through unprotected vaginal, anal and occasionally oral sex. But how do you get rid of them?
The short answer is that you cannot “get rid” of genital warts completely. The virus that causes warts (HPV) is not one that the body can expel completely. You can effectively treat warts, but they will normally keep coming back over time because the virus remains in the body.
Here are some of the different treatments that people can use to help treat their genital warts.
Genital wart treatments will normally need to be applied a few times a week until the warts have cleared. Popular treatments include Condyline, Aldara and Warticon. You can buy effective genital wart treatment from UK Meds without an existing prescription.
If your warts do not clear from topical medications, then another way to get rid of them is by freezing. This has to be done by a qualified doctor or nurse (usually at a sexual health clinic), and treatment typically takes place once a week for 4 weeks.
For stubborn warts that haven’t responded to other treatments, a doctor or nurse may be able to surgically remove them via cutting, burning or lasering methods. However, this can cause irritation and scarring so is generally seen as a last resort.
Many home remedies people have tried have varying degrees of success. Tea tree oil, green tea and garlic extract have all been reported as successful at treating genital warts from home, however, it’s better to go with a medically-commended approach for a better success rate.
Do not to try and treat genital warts with wart solutions from the shop or pharmacy (such as Bazuka). These are not designed for use on genital warts and could lead to irritation or pain if used incorrectly.
You shouldn’t have sex if you notice genital warts. They are extremely contagious and are one of the STIs that condoms can’t guarantee protection from. Refrain from sexual contact (including vaginal, oral and anal sex) until warts have cleared up.