Commonly asked questions about genital warts

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease that can cause a great deal of confusion and fear 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 and I contract the disease, how long will it be before I have noticeable symptoms?

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 are afflicted with Human Papilloma Virus, the virus that causes the disease, 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 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.

Question: Can the 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.

Now that you know a little more about genital warts, you can better understand where the disease comes from and what you can do to keep yourself safe. Always employ the best sexual protection that you can before engaging in risky sexual activity, and be sure to inform your partners about any problems that you may have prior to participating.

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