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Genital Warts Multiplying
Hello, i got diagnosed with genital warts 3 months ago, at this time i got given some warticon cream to apply, to which i did and the few warts got a bit smaller, i was happy, then they started appearing again with my next prescription, but this time there are far more, bigger and all over. im terrified, its just makes me upset all the time as they have never gone just got more and more, is this normal i have now been to the GUM clinic 3 times and they have just given me more warticon which doesnt seem to be doing anything, i feel disgusting. should this happen? i have had the odd one frozen twice with no change, is this forever?
thank you so much
thank you so much
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No problem! make sure you stick around to update the forum on your progress : )
thank you so much there is so much information there, it seems you know what you are talking about, im pretty self consious any way so this has just made me really low your information has helped though thank you so much!
Also, can a guy be checked to see if he has genital warts without the actual warts? thanks
You are reading content posted in the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Community
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
You could try living a healthier lifestyle - sleeping enough, drinking water, excersizing, taking vitamins and generaly staying healthy. You could also try a different form of treatment, it may just be due to the fact the cream you are using is no good for you individually. People react differently to treatments. You should go to the clinic and ask for a different form of treatment, let them know the warticon cream is doing nothing. You could get all of the warts frozen off, and then use podophyllotoxin afterwards. There are also other treatments like lazer, heating, surgery and other creams like aldara which may work better for you.
Also, you have only been doing this for 3 months. Sometimes it takes a while before the cream starts to work and sometimes things have to get worse before they get better. You could leave it a little while longer and see if there is any change.
It is normal for new warts to appear during treatment of old warts. This isn't forever. Despite the fact you will have the virus in your body forever, it usually lays dormant in 2 years. Infact 70% of people 'clear' in 1 year which is uplifting.
A guy cannot be checked to see if he has warts without there being present symptoms at the time. Other symptoms like inflaming of the genitals, burning and itching may indicate a hpv infection BUT they can also indicate many other things.
Lastly, you are not disgusting, don't put yourself down. This is suprisingly common and it can happen to absolutely anyone. As horrible as it is, you will get through it. Fingers crossed you will be in the majority that clear in 2 years.