I was told I had genital warts at the local GUM clinic, they were going to freeze them off but I got scared so decided to opt for the cream instead...
...the cream doesn't seem to be working yet, I'm worried about using it as the warts are tiny, one is right near urethra, I'm worried about the cream damaging the skin around the warts as they are too small to get it just on the warts.
Was I wrong not to get them frozen off?
I'm also getting a lot of conflicting information from people, some people say it can only be passed on if you have warts, the leaflet they gave me at the GUM clinic say that the virus can go away by itself after a few years but other places say you could have it for the rest of your life...
Does that mean whenever you have sex you are going to be passing that virus onto other people?!! (Or does it only pass on if there are actual warts?)
No where says I should abstain from sex for the rest of my life, so surely that can't be true.
2007-12-23 02:00:22 · 9 answers · asked by Bella-bella 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Whether you use protection or not you can still pass warts on. I cannot use condoms, neither can my partner, as well as that one day I want children...can't have children if using a condom!
2007-12-23 02:32:35 · update #1
I had a wart on my thumb and my GP froze it off, it took a few seconds, it didn't feel at all unpleasant and it's gone for good. Go back and opt for the freezing! It's pretty much painless, non evasive and very effective! Do it! But I've no idea whether or not they can be passed. I always thought that they were localised though and not a virus that stays with you forever...
2007-12-23 02:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by Peter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abstaining is the best way to go, but COMPLETELY unrealistic.
The virus is always with you, it will never go away - the warts themselves might, but the virus- no.
It can be dormant and then flare up out of no where; usually times of stress or when your immune system is low.
Abstain from sex when there is an outbreak.
Always use protection. ALWAYS. This way you don't pass it to someone else.
As for freezing vs cream - it's your body do what you feel comfortable doing. If you're having second thoughts, chuck the cream and go back to the Dr. to have it frozen off. In my opinion, that seems better, just so it's out of the way and you don't have to use cream every day.
Good luck to you.
2007-12-23 02:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Maria 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah you need to take care of that asap. There is also a laser treatment available. They can really get out of control quickly. I won't go into detail, it's pretty horrific. They can spread and cover your entire genital areas, front and back. It can go away yes, but that's only a form of remission. A lot of STD's go back into remission. But they always come back, and a lot worse that the first time. This can cause a lot of serious problems other than embarresment. And yes it is highly contagious. If you have a partner you should obstain until a few treatments have been done. It could take numerous freezings or laser abrasion treatments to actually kill it all. The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to remove permanently.
2007-12-24 04:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should get the freezing done. But that doesn't mean the warts won't come back. They can. And yes, you can pass them on to others.
There is no excuse for not using a condom. They make many brands that are sensitive-free. That means people who have allergies to latex should be the only reason you're not using one.
If you want to play the game, you have to take care of yourself and be responsible. That's about being mature.
2007-12-23 05:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have the freezing treatment it will get rid of it! & it doesn't hurt. You will be able to pass it on if the warts are still there & after you have the treatment you can have sex without worrying you'll pass it on!.
2007-12-23 13:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by on-point 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a serious situation. Please just go get them frozen off. You will be fine. My bf hasn't had any trouble since having hers frozen. And that won't affect your abibilty to have sex or children. Just don't have sex while they are there. Your partner needs to be checked too. You got them from somewhere!
2007-12-23 03:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by Duchess20 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
These are questions you should be asking the GUM clinic, not the people on here. It is too serious a matter.
2007-12-23 02:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by resignedtolife 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes, it can be passed to others.
You can check more people and get more answers for herpes at this herpes dating site http://www.STDromance.com
2007-12-26 12:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to do something about it if you not going to let the doctors do it
2007-12-23 02:31:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋