One does
not need to suffer from a STD to be socially ostracized and to feel inadequate
inside a club filled with hot girls or guys, right? It’s difficult enough just
playing it cool while out on the town without knowing that if you should get
lucky you need to wear protection to keep your secret illness from spreading. Knowing
you have this deep dark secret will play tricks with your mind. It will keep
you from being the stone-cold-stud that we all know you are (a legend in your
own mind, perhaps?!) No matter how you operate, this secret will do a number on
your psyche. Now, instead of some deep dark secret
STD testing, imagine if you have a case of genital warts! That’s right,
genital warts… for all to see unless the electric company shuts off your lights
before you bring home your new friend. (And just try getting a second date
after they find out you can’t pay your electric bill!) This article is all
about genital warts and its treatment. Read ahead…
Genital
warts is no joke, friends. Whether a man or woman, suffering with these little
buggers is a lot worse than your loss of social status—but we’ll get to that a
little later. For now, let us look at the basics: What exactly are genital
warts and what type of treatment is available for them if you become infected?
Genital warts are highly contagious, small fleshy appendages that typically
break out on the penis, vagina and around the anus. If you are genital warts
free, it is hard to imagine coming down with such a frightening STD. The truth,
however, is you would just be joining the other twenty million Americans who
(through no fault of their own other than engaging in unprotected sex) are
already infected with the human papillomovirus, the illness that causes genital
warts.
Human
papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most commonly transmitted STD in the United
States of America. According to some estimates, there are over forty different
varieties of this virus in the populace. Many of these strains cause genital
warts, those unsightly little signposts that say “don’t date me.” All of these
strains are viral which means once one catches it—one has it for life. It
becomes a matter of keeping the infection in check and minimizing any breakouts
that may occur. Unfortunately, like millions of other Americans you will always
know that you are infected, and you will have to practice safe sex, but you
should be doing that for a hundred other reasons anyway! Let’s discuss
diagnosis and treatment…
The
diagnosis of genital warts can usually be done by the infected individual if
they are paying attention to their bodies. There’s no missing genital warts
because they look exactly like what they are. From far away they may resemble
small little bumps, but up close one can make out the irregular shape of them.
Many doctor describe them as resembling small cauliflower buds. Whatever they
may resemble, if you believe you may have them, it is time to get to a
certified STD clinic and begin treatment. While there, the doctor will
explain more and will typically test you for HPV.
Remember
that genital warts are caused by a virus and viruses are never cured, they are
only maintained to the best of the patient and doctor’s ability. The genital
warts themselves can be removed so that one can be free of the visible signs of
infection. This can go a long way in combating any self esteem problems the
virus may have caused. The doctor has several different ways he can remove the
warts. This should be discussed with the infected individual.
The larger
issue of HPV also needs to be addressed. HPV without treatment can cause many
major medical problems for both men and women, including different types of cancer
and infertility.
If you
live in the NYC area, please log onto STD Testing NYC website for more information on
this Manhattan-based, highly regarded certified Genital Warts Treatment NYC
Being located just a few blocks from Grand Central Station, they are easily
accessible by both subway and bus. Call 1-212-696-5900 to arrange an
appointment today. STD Center of New York accepts most insurance and offers
affordable fees for those not currently covered. They are friendly and
discreet—call today!
