Genital Warts
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by exposure to a strain of HPV, human papilloma virus.
Genital warts are typically painless, flesh-colored, cauliflower-shaped bumps on and around the genitals.
Some people have only one wart, others may have many. It depends on your body's response to the HPV virus.
Treatment
Genital warts can be treated at home or in the office. Your body will fight off the HPV on its own eventually, but some people choose to have the warts treated or removed in the meantime.
Prevention
We recommend getting the Gardasil vaccine, the vaccine for HPV, to help reduce your risk of getting a strain of HPV that may cause genital warts.
Learn More About STI Testing
This article is part of Haven Health Education, where we explain sexually transmitted infections and the importance of routine STI testing so you can make informed decisions about your reproductive health.
Genital Wart Treatment in Greensboro and Across North Carolina
If you are experiencing genital warts or have questions about HPV, Haven Health provides confidential, judgment-free STI care in Greensboro, North Carolina and by telehealth across the state.
Many patients want to understand what genital warts look like, how they are treated, and how to reduce their risk of HPV-related conditions. Haven Health offers evaluation and treatment options both in the office and through virtual visits.
Patients from Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Kernersville, and surrounding Guilford County communities visit Haven Health for compassionate reproductive care.
If you live anywhere in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Asheville, Wilmington, or anywhere in NC, you can meet with a provider virtually to discuss symptoms and next steps for care.
Haven Health provides patient-centered, evidence-based STI care both in person and online across North Carolina.