Questions and Answers about Genital Warts

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease that can cause a great deal of confusion, fear and embarrassment in one who has become afflicted with them. In this article, we'll give you some answers to some of the more commonly asked questions regarding genital warts so that you can increase your understanding of the disease.

Question: If I've had sex with a partner who has genital warts does that mean I will definitely contract the disease and how long will it be before I have noticeable symptoms?

Answer: This is two questions in one. The answer to the first part is - Yes and No. What that means is -- it is not absolutely certain that you will contact the HPV virus if you have had sex with someone who has it. Having said that -- You really need to remember that this virus is considered highly contagious. If you always practice safe sex - you will greatly reduce your risks of any infections. How long will it take for the symptoms to appear - again is not a clear cut answer. Genital warts are a unique sexually transmitted disease in that the time that it takes to exhibit symptoms can range from anywhere between three weeks and years and years. Some people that do indeed have the HPV virus never exhibit any symptoms of the actual warts. These people who exhibit no symptoms may still pass the disease on, however, so it's important to ensure that you practice safe sex even when your partner appears to be physically fine. That being said, warts generally begin to occur between three months and eight months after the sexual contact occurs. The warts tend to only show up in those who have a weakened immune system that is unable to successfully fight off the warts.

Question: Can Genital Warts, Human Papilloma Virus, be effectively cured?

Answer: Unfortunately, there is no way to completely rid the body of the virus that can cause genital warts. However, there are methods of treatment that can allow the body to fight the virus off effectively enough so that the disease is in such remission that it is no longer able to spread to others. When you've gone wart-free for a while, it's safe to say that the problem is likely in remission and your body is successfully fighting off the infection. However, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't inform your sexual partners about the situation. It's everyone's right to know what exactly they're signing up for before engaging in sexual activity, and even those with no symptoms can sometimes spread genital warts. Many people recommend that if you are infected with genital warts, one of the best things that you can do for your body is to get your immune system functioning as efficiently as it can by taking supplements and immune-boosting entities to aid your body's natural ability to fight.

Question: Can genital warts be transferred to the mouth via oral sex?

Answer: There are many different strains of the Human Papilloma Virus that can cause warts to appear on the body. However, most of these different strains affect different parts of the body, and warts that appear in the mouth are rarely caused by giving oral sex. While it is possible to contract some form of oral warts via giving oral sex to someone with genital warts, it is quite unlikely. However, you are still encouraged to engage in safe sexual practices to ensure your safety from genital warts as well as other sexually transmitted diseases.

This is just some basic information for you so you can better understand the HPV virus and genital warts. It is always best to make sure you employ safe sex protection before engaging in any sexual activity. Be sure to ask your partner if they have had any problems and also be willing to inform your partner of any problems you may have before you participate.

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