Genital warts may go away on their own or with treatment. They can last from a few months to years (with or without treatment), most of them take 2 years to clear up. Approximately, 30% of all warts will subside within the first 4 months of infection.
Will I live with genital warts forever?
Although HPV isnt curable in all cases, genital warts are treatable. You can also go extended periods of time without an outbreak, but it may not be possible to get rid of the warts forever. Thats because genital warts are only a symptom of HPV, which may become a chronic, lifelong infection for some.
Can genital warts come back after 10 years?
Once treated, a wart may eventually come back, as HPV is a lifelong virus. However, 70-80% of people who have had a genital wart treatment will not have a recurrence.
How often will genital warts come back?
How often do genital warts recur? Most genital warts will recur within 3 months of infection, even after getting the appropriate treatments. Once you are infected with the virus, whatever treatments you take, it never goes away from your body.
How does a doctor remove genital warts?
Procedures: A dermatologist may perform one of these procedures during an office visit: Cryosurgery (freeze off the warts with liquid nitrogen) Excision (cut out the warts) Electrocautery (destroy the warts with an electric current)
Will my genital warts come back?
Sometimes, the immune system clears the warts within a few months. But even if the warts go away, the HPV might still be active in the body. So the warts can come back. Usually within 2 years, the warts and the HPV are gone from the body.
Does it hurt to have genital warts removed?
You may have a mild to moderate burning sensation during the treatment. Genital warts in the urethra or anus usually require the most treatments because the warts may be inside the opening.
How do you prevent genital warts from coming back?
There are a few ways that you can stop it from spreading to your partners.Encourage your partner to talk with a doctor or nurse about the HPV vaccine. Always use condoms and dental dams during oral, anal, and vaginal sex.Dont have sex when you have visible warts, even with a condom. Stop smoking.More items