It is estimated that over one million men are infected with genital warts at any given time in the United States. As you know sexually transmitted diseases are running rampant in the world. This article will give you the facts about male genital warts.

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease which causes a person to become infected with a human papillomavirus or HPV. There are over 100 known HPV's of which a couple will cause visible male genital warts. They are spread by unprotected sexual or genital contact. Males with multiple partners or weakened immune systems are especially at risk. Even if have no visible symptoms, you can still spread the virus. Condoms offer protection but do not completely protect you during sexual or genital contact.

The virus may lie dormant in your system for years. Typically genital warts appear within a few months of the infection. They usually appear on the shaft of the penis, the scrotum, the anal area,or in the groin area. Genital warts look like small puffy white blisters in a cauliflower like pattern. This link has genital wart pictures and other valuable information Click Here. The warts will typically disappear on their own within three weeks to three months. You will still have the virus, so you can still infect your partner. Unforetunately, even after the warts go away or are treated, they re appear in 20 to 50% of the cases. It is interesting to note the HPV's that cause genital warts, are not the same as, those that cause planter warts, flat warts, or other warts.

You need to seek medical advice or attention if you present with any of the following symptoms. Discharge from the penis or burning while urinating are typical indications. Other indicators are rashes, bumps, or sores or blisters in the genital or anal areas.

Your treatment options are dependent on several factors. The number and size of your genital warts. Where they are located, and if special equipment is needed. The cost of the treatment is also a factor. The following link provides treatment options. Click Here.

There are several treatments available by prescription that you can apply at home. Treatment can be painful and you should be cautious when applying, so as to not damage surrounding skin. Stronger topical applications are available, but must be administered by a healthcare professional.

The appearance of male genital warts is a traumatic experience. Especially when you find out the virus (HPV) will still be in your system, after the warts disappear. It is staggering to realize the infection multiplication factors, when you have multiple partners. Abstinence? This is an option. Whatever your sexual prediliction, protected sex is no longer an option. A more than passing knowledge of your partner is now becoming paramount. Males get genital warts and we must not infect anyone else!

When I started developing these very large bumps on my vagina I went online and did some research. It seemed that I might have genital warts. I felt awkward talking to my doctor about it but when I couldn’t deny my symptoms anymore I went to see him. I told him that I was just noticing things like itching, burning, tingling, bumps, and swelling around my genital area.

I asked him what it was and he said it looked like genital warts. I asked him again if that was what I had, but unfortunately I already knew the answer. He went on to explain they are an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, and is almost always sexually transmitted. He said that 1 in 5 people have the virus. I thought to myself, “how is this possible?”

I consider myself a normal, non promiscuous person, and yet there I was, sitting in my doctor’s office discussing my treatment for genital warts. I said to my doctor, “ok now that I know what I have, how do I get rid of genital warts?”

My heart sank when I heard the words come from him mouth, “There is no cure for genital warts” but, there are 3 prescription drugs (called anti-virals) that are available. They can also be taken on a regular basis to help prevent recurrent outbreaks. I got very anxious and felt like running out. This is something that I will have forever? I can’t imagine having to live with these ugly warts forever. I can’t believe this, I am a young woman who just got a swimsuit modeling career going. I haven’t even met my husband yet, will I even have a husband? How can this be final? These were all questions that went through my head as I sat across from my doctor that day.

I went home with the three sample prescriptions of antiviral medications for my treatment of genital warts and they were Acyclovir, Famciclovir, and Valacyclovir. It takes 2-12 days for the outbreak to “go to sleep”, that’s what I call it because it doesn’t go away and 3-4 weeks if left untreated.

I had a couple of problems with that. I took these medications but they had such sever side effects for me. I had bad headaches and I was in the bathroom all the time with diarrhea. “Not quite a cure” I thought to myself.

I immediately went on line and looked for anything else that might help my situation. I mean, this isn’t going away, and I have to figure out how to have a life with genital warts. I bought three items all claiming they help you live with genital warts.

I have to say I feel like I have stumbled upon a natural miracle remedy. So I felt the need to write to someone everyone about this. I can’t believe it is available and my doctor didn’t tell me about it. That is probably because it is a natural wart remover. I applied this "Dermatend" remedy to my genital warts and within 24 hours they scabbed over and two days later they were GONE! I had no vomiting, no headaches, no diarrhea and best of all no genital warts. The DermaTend worked so well that I almost forget I have the virus.

My advice to you is this. Wear a condom when you have sex, and if you do get genital warts see your doctor, take your medicine and order your Dermatend. Now you can have back the control of your life.

B. R.
Omaha, NE