Cervical cancer can be caused by genital warts in women

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a tiny virus particle that can infect the skin and cause genital warts in women. Warts can be a group or a single download. They are shaped like cauliflower. Genital warts in women are around the vagina or anus.

Most types of HPV are relatively harmless, can be treated as an uncomfortable skin condition. However, in some cases, HPV has been shown to cause cervical cancer. These are considered "high risk"warts. Risk warts high actually change the structure of the cells at the opening of a woman's uterus (cervix), or the structure of cells around the anus of a woman, and this is what causes cancer. This is why women suffer from genital warts are highly recommended to have a Pap test once every 6 months. It also showed that women who have HPV often have more difficulty trying to get pregnant, and are more likely to need treatment for infertility.

Genital warts can appearas hitting, but it can be difficult to see. Some women experience these warts as itching, burning or tenderness in the genital area. They may feel itchy in certain parts of your body. HPV can cause genital warts in the vagina, in which case the woman can bleed after sex or experience some kind of discharge from the vagina. In rare cases, a wart around the opening of the urethra can cause problems with urination, or bleeding. In some cases, a woman who has HPVexperience of a single outbreak. In other cases, outbreaks can occur with some regularity. Warts and human papilloma virus is spread by contact with warts. However, warts can also be too small for anyone to see, and still transmit the disease.

There are several treatments for genital warts, but most involve some kind of topical cream. Some treatments must be performed by the physician, and others can do at home. There is no known cure for the disease today. If awoman is infected with HPV, you always have. However, obtaining prompt treatment for HPV can prevent the disease spreading to a sexual partner who does not.

A woman with HPV can cause genital wart outbreaks on several occasions in his life. Or, can occur only once. Always remember that contact with warts is what spreads the virus. However, note that warts are not always visible. If you have genital warts, talk with your doctor as soon as possibledetermine the appropriate treatment.

Glossary

HPV: Human Papilloma Virus. It is a sexually transmitted disease that causes outbreaks of genital warts in men and women.

References

American Cancer Society

http:www.acs.org

CDC National Prevention Network

http:www.cdcnpn.