Misdiagnosis Concerns: Navigating Urological Health Issues - Urology

Was there a misdiagnosis?

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Previously, I visited a gynecologist due to issues with vaginal discharge.
During my first appointment, the doctor performed an internal examination and diagnosed me with vaginitis, for which I received medication and suppositories.
At my second visit, the doctor examined me again and noted that there was still vaginal discharge, advising me to continue the medication.
I took the opportunity to ask some questions because I had noticed what seemed to be small polyps appearing just below the vaginal opening (flesh-colored, only one or two, not itchy or painful, resembling polyps, but I don’t recall having them before).
These had been present for some time (about a few months, and they had not increased in number, just one or two), and I had no discomfort.
Initially, the doctor said they were likely small skin tags, but after a while, he changed his statement to say they looked somewhat like warts.
I was taken aback and sought clarification, but he only said they looked similar and did not provide a definitive diagnosis.
He then decided to treat them immediately.

His method of treatment involved applying a medication that was not a cream but was in a dark brown glass bottle.
During the procedure, I felt a burning sensation.
It seemed he used his gloved hand to apply the medication to the affected area and then manipulated the small polyp.
Throughout this process, I was surprised and skeptical because he repeatedly stated "it looks like" without giving me a clear diagnosis.
I asked him more than three times, and he only responded with "it looks like," without conducting any further tests to confirm.

I have not engaged in unclean or promiscuous sexual behavior; I have only one partner, and we are both very mindful of hygiene, always using condoms during intercourse.
I asked the doctor if using condoms could still transmit the virus (as I found online that warts can still be transmitted even with condom use), but his response was, "That should not be the case," which was another uncertain answer that made me question his professionalism.
He is supposedly an experienced gynecologist, but I am unsure whether to trust his expertise or suspect a misdiagnosis.
He also mentioned that it could be a case of accidental infection from public places (like public restrooms or hot springs).

After the treatment, he did not prescribe any medication for warts (either oral or topical), only medication for the vaginal discharge and a small tube of cream (Miconazole cream) to apply to the small wound from the polyp removal (this cream was also prescribed during my previous visit for the discharge, and he mentioned it could be used for itching, but I did not use it then).
After returning home, I diligently researched and felt that the small polyp did not resemble warts, and the treatment process did not align with typical wart treatment methods, which usually involve electrocautery or topical medications, both of which are generally expensive.
However, I was not charged any additional fees apart from the initial consultation fee, which left me feeling confused and worried!
I considered visiting another gynecologist for a second opinion, but since the polyp has already been treated, can it still be diagnosed as warts? I also thought about getting a blood test for confirmation (because if I unfortunately do have warts, I need to inform my boyfriend and have him get tested and treated), but I found conflicting information: some say warts can be detected through blood tests, while others say they cannot.
I am truly feeling quite troubled and anxious.

I would like to ask the doctor: Is my condition really warts? Since it has already been treated, can another gynecologist still diagnose it? I genuinely do not know whether to trust that doctor or my own doubts.
Please give me some advice.
Thank you very much!

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Lü Chá, 20~29 year old female. Ask Date: 2007/03/18