Posted on March 15, 2010.
Genital HPV and genital warts - an overview To put it clearly and simply, genital HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. And even if it is not transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids during sexual intercourse, it is transmitted by skin to skin contact. And when the warts are in or on your genitals, there are only a very few others that can be transmitted. Therefore, it is classified as a sexually transmitted disease.
It is also the fact that smaller contact you have with different sexual partners, the more likely you will get genital HPV. In fact, studies conducted over the years have shown that about 18-20% of the population suffers from genital HPV, and that number increases each year. In this twenty percent of people well, only 4% receive treatment.
This is because, for the most part, people are not even aware they have genital HPV, since they may have no visible signs or symptoms of it. It could also be because some people might feel embarrassed to admit they have genital HPV and not seek any medical attention. And then there are the cases where people are treated using natural home remedies and herbal remedies.
If you have genital HPV and are looking to heal you, the only thing I can tell you, before going any further is if you consider using one of the treatments more readily available over the counter, then no. This is good for other types of warts caused by HPV infection, but genital HPV is a strong and resolute no-no.
The skin around your genitals is very sensitive and these methods of healing genital HPV can be severe. They can sting and burn, and they can irritate unbearable. The only thing they do not, however, is to heal and get rid of your warts. Other remedies should be used with caution and if in doubt about whether it will be what you need you should consult your doctor first.