Symptoms of the disease

– Location: The condylomes usually manifest as small warts on the external genitalia, such as the vulva, penis or scrotum. Condylomas can sometimes be found in the vagina, on the cervix, in the urethra or in the area of ​​the anus. More rarely, they can develop in the mouth. Condylomas usually do not affect the thighs.

– Appearance: Condylomas usually form growths reminiscent of the texture of cauliflower. Sometimes genital warts will be flat or slightly raised. Their size is usually a few millimeters, but larger lesions are possible, and sometimes these lesions can be very numerous. They can also have an acuminate appearance and resemble a rooster’s crest, very raised. The genital warts are similar in coloration to the skin, but they can also be pink, white, gray or brown.

– Itching can be triggered by condyloma.

– An embarrassment, a shame, a moral suffering can accompany these condylomas, particularly when they are very visible, and this can delay the consultation with a doctor.

In women

• benefits warts on the vulva, vaginal walls, cervix, perineum, urethral meatus (opening for urinating) and around the anus;
• Bleeding during intercourse;
• benefits itching or discomfort.

In humans

• benefits warts on the glans, frenulum, foreskin, urinary orifice and around the anus.

People at risk

Since HPV-type viruses are common, all sexually active people are at risk of contracting genital warts. However, the following people are particularly at risk:

• Young age, the peak frequency of condyloma being between 20 and 24 years.
• The people aktiiviset sexually from a young age;
• People with new sexual partner;
• People with more than one sexual partner;
• People not using no condoms;
• People who have contracted another ITS;
• People with a weak immune system, for example, someone on radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunosuppressive therapy.
• People not vaccinated against HPV.
• People who smoke. Tobacco decreases immunity and people in contact with a papillomavirus are much less likely to eradicate it spontaneously if they are smokers.