Genital warts is a common disease that refers to the formation of warts in the genital areas of men and women and the anus. The cause of this disease is HPV virus Since this virus does not leave the body, how to treat it is very important. Because there is a possibility of recurrence of warts.
Ways of HPV virus transmission
HPV disease can be transmitted in different ways. In general, close skin-to-skin contact with a partner who has the virus can give you HPV. The ways of HPV transmission are:
- Vaginal and anal intercourse: one of the main ways of transmitting HPV disease is vaginal and anal intercourse.
- Oral intercourse: having oral or oral sex can cause the transmission of HPV virus.
- Skin to skin contact: sex without penetration can also increase the possibility of contracting HPV. When there is skin-to-skin contact in the genital area, genital warts can easily be transmitted to the sexual partner. Epilation: If the tools of people infected with HPV virus are used and not disinfected, there is a possibility of transmission of the disease through epilation. Transmission from mother to fetus: HPV virus is transmitted from mother to fetus. There is a possibility of HPV transmission.
What tests can be done to diagnose HPV infection?
A health care provider can usually detect genital warts just by looking. High-risk forms of HPV do not cause symptoms, which means that you will probably find out about the infection through a routine Pap smear test or an HPV test.
1- Pap smear
Pap smear test is recommended according to the guidelines every 3 years to women who have sex, starting at the age of 21. The Pap test screens for cervical cancer and precancerous cells that may turn into cancer (cervical dysplasia) if left untreated. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by high-risk HPV.
2- HPV test
HPV tests can identify high-risk strains of the virus that may lead to cervical cancer if left untreated. HPV-related cancers in these other parts of the body are much less common than cervical cancer.
Other methods that can detect abnormal cells that may be caused by HPV infection include:
3- Colposcopy
If your Pap smear test shows signs of abnormal cells or if your HPV test is positive, he may order a colposcopy. During this procedure, a lighted instrument called a colposcope magnifies your cervix and exposes abnormal cells. Your doctor may remove the cells and test them in a lab for signs of pre-cancer or cancer (biopsy). has changed in such a way that it has caused mental problems, the patient must go to the doctor for treatment and treat it using the methods that exist. treat this disease locally. By using the Mona Lisa Touch laser, it physically destroys the virus, the Mona Lisa Touch laser exposes the physical lesions.
2- Treatment of genital warts with medicine
Podophyllin is a chemical compound that is rubbed on the infected area, but the chemical irritation of the place and its long-term use for the treatment of warts should be applied for one to three months. has limited its use.
3- Treating genital warts with cryotherapy or freezing
Today, due to the following reasons, it is the best, easiest, shortest, and least complicated way to remove genital warts. Genital warts can be removed by several methods such as freezing and lasering, among which the laser effect is better than other methods. It is faster and more reliable.
Advantages of treating genital warts with laser
Using a laser to treat genital warts is a very safe and efficient method because the laser penetrates deep into the tissues and affects it, thereby causing more aggression against the HPV virus. The advantages of wart laser are:
- It is suitable for people with a weak immune system.
- Cleaning by CO2 laser is about 2 times more effective than cryotherapy treatment.
- The use of laser is definitive treatment because it greatly reduces the recurrence rate of warts.
- Laser treatment wound does not require painful dressings. The treatment removes the warts created in the genital areas.
- There is no need to be admitted to the hospital and suffer from the side effects of anesthetics.
- This operation is done on an outpatient basis and the person can return to his home or even his workplace after it.
- Laser has local and controllable effects.
- Pain and bleeding after this operation are very small.
- Laser can be used during pregnancy.
- Laser does not leave any lesions or scars on the skin.
Dr. Irfaneh Salimi, Surgeon and specialist in Gynecology, Obstetrics, Infertility - Genital Cosmetic Surgeon
Practice address: Tehranpars, between the second and third floors, 188 East Rahmani St., building 107, second floor
Hours Attendance at the office: Even days 16:00 to 20:00 Sunday 9:30 to 12:30
What are the side effects and disadvantages of genital wart laser?
Genital wart surgery with laser is the only method that has the highest level of patient satisfaction and in 90% of people it is without any complications. But in few people, some short-term side effects after laser treatment are considered normal and are part of the treatment process. Some of the side effects of laser treatment include:
- burning sensation
- scar effect
- pain
- discharge from the vagina or penis
- tissue that sticks together
- shedding of dead tissue
Fortunately, these days Mona Lisa Touch lasers are available in the best centers and with the best specialists. Women have found a good position. Therefore, the most important thing you can do is to know the best centers and doctors and go to them for various treatment procedures.
Certainly, the experience and skill of the doctor in using various types of therapeutic lasers is the first and most important factor that can successfully complete the treatment process.
Frequently Asked Questions
1- Does a genital wart have symptoms?
Many times no, but sometimes it is accompanied by itching, pain or redness.
2- Does the wart laser cause the wart to spread?
No, some people's perception of the laser is that doing it can cause it to spread. The virus will spread to the surrounding areas and cause the disease to recur. This notion is completely wrong.
3- Does the genital wart laser hurt?
Genital wart laser is performed under anesthesia and the patient does not feel pain during the laser treatment. You may have a slight burning sensation after the genital wart laser operation, which is treated with ointments and painkillers prescribed by the attending surgeon.
4- Is it possible to have sex after the genital wart laser?
Keep in mind that the genital wart virus will never disappear, and even after the laser and cryo, you will be a carrier of this disease. was For this reason, it is recommended to ask your sexual partner to inject the genital wart vaccine and always strengthen your immune system. Alcohol, smoking and improper nutrition weaken the immune system and increase the possibility of virus transmission.
