Genital Warts

[Allison888]

I noticed some bumps in my genital area, so I went to the doctor to get them checked out because I was afraid it was an STD.(even though I have always used condoms, and only slept with two guys) The doctor found one bump hidden by my labia,(one that I was not particularly worried about) that she stated was a 'genital wart'. She also diagnosed me with a yeast infection, which I am assuming is what caused the other bumps that I was worried about, but I do not know? The day I took my one dose of yeast infection medicine, within 24 hours, everything! including the 'genital wart' cleared up. Which my doctor stated was impossible, but I have been looking every single day, and know for a fact it is not.(By the way I do not think this is the best doctor by the way) While I was at the doctors office I also got a pap smear. Now I am not sure that I actually have HPV now because the doctor is confusing, and told me that I was lying when I told her everything cleared up on the phone. I'm worried that since I had a yeast infection at the time of the pap, it will come back abnormal anyway. Do I have genital warts or not? And can a yeast infection medicine clear up genital warts? And if my pap smear comes back normal by some chance, do I have HPV???

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Warts are highly contagious and are considered the most serious types of warts. A small cut or abrasion on the skin is sufficient for invasion and infection by a human papilloma virus and other types of viruses, these come into the top layer of the skin, and cause the formation of a wart on the surface of the skin.

If you have any doubts regarding the diagnosis, you should contact your health care provider for diagnostics and possible treatment.

Genital warts often occur in clusters and can be very tiny or can spread into large masses in the genital or penis area. In women they occur on the outside and inside of the vagina, on the cervix or around the anus.

The viral particles are able to penetrate the skin and mucosal surfaces through microscopic abrasions in the genital area, which occur during sexual activity.
HPV virus can last from 3 months to 2 years without a symptom. Having sex with a partner whose HPV infection is latent and demonstrates no outward symptoms(asymptomatic shedding) still leaves one vulnerable to becoming infected.

Genital warts (condylomata) can be confused with Molluscum contagiosum (MC), which is also transmitted sexually.

It is best to get it examined and reach an accurate diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment can be initiated.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genital_warts

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards