Genital Warts
Genital Warts are caused by certain types of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
Most HPV infections are invisible and have no symptoms. Others cause warts around or in the vagina, anus (bum) and penis. Warts or lumps on the genital area: the vagina, penis, testicles, anus, and urethra. Warts can appear in the throat but this is rare. Genital warts are soft to touch and can be itchy. The warts can be very small and go unnoticed. If they are untreated they can grow and become uncomfortable. The symptoms usually appear 2 or 3 weeks after unprotected sex but can take much longer. They grow quicker in women during pregnancy or if there is another infection.
There are several treatments for genital warts, but once you have the virus they might come back at a later stage in your life. Your doctor can give you a prescription medicine to apply on the warts or can remove them in the clinic by freezing them.