What Should You Do If You Have Genital Warts? | Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kıraç

If you or your partner have genital warts, they are most likely caused by HPV. HPV is a virus that can cause infections in humans. Once the virus enters the body, it may remain there for many years. It is transmitted through direct contact, most commonly through sexual intercourse or sexual contact. So, can this virus be treated? Although there is currently no treatment that directly eliminates HPV infection, genital warts caused by HPV can be treated. If you have HPV-related genital warts, the first step is a medical examination and evaluation. The lesions in the genital area are examined, and HPV typing tests may be performed if necessary. HPV-related lesions can then be removed using electrocauterization, cryoablation, or laser treatments. These procedures help eliminate existing genital warts and may contribute to reducing the risk of transmission. However, the absence of visible genital warts does not mean that HPV cannot be transmitted. Therefore, if you or your partner have genital warts, it is important to consult a urologist for proper evaluation and treatment.