STIs Flashcards
What is this caused by?
Genital warts. HPV
Why is HPV especially dangerous for women?
Some strains of HPV can cause cancer of the cervix and vulva.
How are genital warts treated?
Topical wart treatments include:
- imiquimod
- podophyllin and podofilox
- trichloroacetic acid
If visible warts do not go away with time, you may require surgery to remove them. Your physician can remove the warts through:
electrocautery, or burning warts with electric currents
cryosurgery, or freezing warts
laser treatments
excision, or cutting off warts
Interferon injections
Women who have been diagnosed with genital warts may need to have Pap smears every 3 to 6 months after their initial treatment to monitor any changes in the cervix. This is because certain types of HPV that cause genital warts are also associated with cervical cancer and precancerous changes in the cervix.
