WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

What are Genital Warts?

Genital warts are small lumps on and around the genitals and surrounding skin.  They may be uncomfortable but not usually sore, but they may be itchy

HOW DOES IT SPREAD ?

Genital warts are a virus that spread through sexual contact.  Usually a different type from those which cause wart on the hands and feet (verrucas) - although even these may spread to other parts of the body and may take months or even years to disappear.

DIAGNOSIS ?

Warts on male genitals and around the outside of female genitals can often be seen although they may be very small.  Inside the urethra or vagina or cervix they are harder to spot.  Sometimes they can be detected on the cervical smear test.