Can you stop genital warts from spreading?

There are a few ways that you can stop it from spreading to your partners. Encourage your partner to talk with a doctor or nurse about the HPV vaccine. Most brands can protect against some types of the virus that cause most cases of genital warts. Always use condoms and dental dams during oral, anal, and vaginal sex.

Can I spread genital warts to myself?

Certain types of HPV cause this STD. Genital warts spread through skin-to-skin contact during sex. A different virus causes warts on your hands and feet. You cant get genital warts by touching yourself or someone else with a hand or foot that has warts.

How long do genital warts spread?

Most HPV infections that cause genital warts will go away on their own, taking anywhere from a few months to two years. But even if your genital warts disappear without treatment, you may still have the virus. When left untreated, genital warts can grow very large and in big clusters.

Can a dermatologist tell you if you have genital warts?

A dermatologist can diagnose genital warts by examining the warts during an office visit. Sometimes a dermatologist will remove a wart or part of it and send it to a laboratory. This can confirm that a patient has genital warts.

How can a woman tell if she has genital warts?

A genital wart is a wart in the moist skin of the genitals or around the anus. Signs and symptoms of genital warts are genital itching, pain, and burning.