5 Things You Need to Know About Early Signs Of Genital Warts

1. The Silent Symptoms

Unlike many sexually transmitted diseases, there are no early signs of genital warts. It usually takes from three weeks to three months for any signs or symptoms to develop. The silent symptoms make it very hard to know when someone has genital warts or not. This is one of the main reasons why using protection is very important when engaging in sexual contact with another person.

2. Small Hard Bumps

After about three weeks to three months after the infection has started in the body, some people may experience small, hard, white bumps around the genital areas. These small, white, hard bumps will appear to be pimples, but cannot be busted. The bumps may also be a pinkish color or appear in a cauliflower shape. They can appear single or in bunches. These visible bumps can itch but are usually painless; they can be anywhere on the male or female genitals or around the anus.

3. Uncomfortable Symptoms

In rare occasions, a person will have an itching or burning sensation when they urinate or when they engage in sexual intercourse. This could be a sign of advance stages of genital warts or it could the signs and symptoms of another sexually transmitted disease or problem. Other symptoms of genital warts may include discharge, bleeding and irritation.

4. Determine if you Have Genital Warts

If there are little or no symptoms of genital warts, it is hard to determine if they are present or not. A doctor can do a visual examination; however, if they are not fully visible, he can use a vinegar based solution on the suspected area and if they are present, they will present themselves with the vinegar solution. If the genital warts are not visible and do not show up with the vinegar solution, the doctor can do a swab test and have it analyzed for presence of the genital warts. Sometimes nothing shows up, but if you have been in contact with an infected person, the doctor may ask you to come back for an additional exam at a later date. Remember, no signs and symptoms does not mean you do not have the disease.

5. Seek Treatment for Genital Warts

If you have experienced any signs or symptoms of genital warts, you should go see a doctor as soon as possible. If genital warts are left untreated, they could spread and cause larger, more serious problems. Avoid having any type of sexual contact with another person until you are seen and treated by a doctor.