Can Pregnant Women Safely Treat Genital Warts?
Can cauliflower be treated? Hello, I would like to ask if I am currently five months pregnant and have three to four warts in the genital area, can I undergo electrosurgery? Sometimes I feel uncomfortable...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you may consider using local anesthesia. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Pregnant Women Safely Treat Genital Warts?
Can You Get Genital Warts from Toilet Water? Understanding the Risks
Authenticity of news? A news report mentioned a man in his 30s who experienced a foreign body sensation in his anus and sought medical attention, only to discover he had genital warts. Interestingly, he had not engaged in sexual activity for a long time. The physician speculated ...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
This type of judgment may not have absolute right or wrong.[Read More] Can You Get Genital Warts from Toilet Water? Understanding the Risks
Understanding the Transmission Routes of HPV and Related Infections
Transmission routes Is it true that cauliflower (genital warts) can be transmitted through public towels, baths, and toilets in hotels and inns? Some doctors say it is not possible. Which one is correct? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
It is possible, with the highest transmission rate occurring through sexual activity.[Read More] Understanding the Transmission Routes of HPV and Related Infections
Understanding HPV Type 70: Risks and Its Relation to Genital Warts
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Hello doctor, I had an HPV DNA test and the result showed an infection with type 70. What does this type mean? Is it related to warts? Can it cause warts? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
High-risk mucosal types require further examination, and high-risk groups should undergo HPV testing annually. Please consult with a physician at the hospital for more details.[Read More] Understanding HPV Type 70: Risks and Its Relation to Genital Warts
Can Topical Treatments Remove Pseudo-Warts Effectively?
Can pseudocauliflower be treated with wart freeze? Hello, doctor. I am troubled by pseudogenital warts and would like to know if they can be removed with topical medications. This condition was diagnosed through an internal examination by a gynecologist, and I have also undergone...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Please seek medical examination to confirm the diagnosis, and then discuss treatment options with your physician. Sincerely, Dr. Lu Li-Cheng, Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] Can Topical Treatments Remove Pseudo-Warts Effectively?
Laser Treatment for Pregnant Women with Genital Warts: Options and Considerations
Pregnant women infected with genital warts? Currently, I am 18 weeks pregnant, and my only sexual partner, my husband, is infected with genital warts. I am looking for a hospital in the northern region that offers laser treatment for female genital warts. Is it possible to underg...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
You can reply that anesthesia is available. Please contact directly, and you can be transferred to the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient department of each hospital for inquiries. Sincerely, Lu Li-Cheng, Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] Laser Treatment for Pregnant Women with Genital Warts: Options and Considerations
Understanding the Concerns of Warts and Gynecological Health
Suspected cauliflower 2 Thank you for your response, doctor. If it is a wart and we rule out any discomfort from a tear, is that normal? I've had this since childhood; why do I have it? I have a fixed monogamous partner, and my partner does not have genital warts.
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
It may not necessarily be a polyp, nor is it necessarily a cauliflower-like growth; I don't know what it is either. As mentioned in the previous article, a face-to-face examination is required to determine the cause! Please consult a physician promptly and do not delay your ...[Read More] Understanding the Concerns of Warts and Gynecological Health
Managing Chronic Vaginal Infections After HPV Treatment: A Guide
Having had warts, the sequelae after healing? Ten years ago, I had genital warts and underwent electrosurgery once, after which there has been no recurrence. However, since then, I have frequently experienced vaginal yeast infections and bacterial infections, with inflammation re...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the relationship between genital warts and vaginal infections is not direct. The treatment for vaginal candidiasis primarily involves the use of suppositories and topical creams. If there is no improvement with continued treatment, it is advisable to consult a physician fo...[Read More] Managing Chronic Vaginal Infections After HPV Treatment: A Guide
What Could Be Causing Small Hair-Like Bumps on My Labia?
Could you please provide more context or specify what you are referring to? Doctor, I have small, hair-like growths clustered together on the inner side of my labia minora. They are not painful or itchy. What could this be? Is it a sexually transmitted infection? I do not have mu...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, genital warts (also known as condylomata acuminata) is a possible diagnosis, and you should seek medical attention immediately. Thank you for your message![Read More] What Could Be Causing Small Hair-Like Bumps on My Labia?
What Could These Soft Pink Growths on My Labia Be?
Could you please tell me what this is, doctor? Is it a rash or a polyp? Doctor, I have some soft, fuzzy-looking growths on the right side of my labia minora. They are clustered together, somewhat thin in shape, and pink in color. They are not painful or itchy. What could this be?...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Based on your description, it is more likely to be epidermal hyperplasia, which is normal tissue formed due to hormonal stimulation, characterized by being relatively flat and thin. In contrast, if it resembles cauliflower, it would be more three-dimensional, protruding like a mi...[Read More] What Could These Soft Pink Growths on My Labia Be?
Can HPV Warts Appear on Nipples After Exposure?
Can warts grow on the nipples? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I would like to ask you the following question. Last year, I discovered that I was infected with genital warts (condyloma) by my boyfriend near the vaginal opening. I underwent medication treatment and received the vaccine, but my bo...
Dr. Xu Junrui Reply:
Compared to females, males do have a lower frequency of cauliflower symptoms (indicating a potential asymptomatic carrier state). Cauliflower, or genital warts, is indeed transmitted through contact, but it does not mean that one exposure will lead to immediate infection. In your...[Read More] Can HPV Warts Appear on Nipples After Exposure?
Understanding Vulvar Eczema: Impact on Sexual Activity and Symptoms
Genital eczema I would like to ask if the small raised bumps on the inner labia will affect sexual intercourse (currently no sexual experience)? A doctor previously diagnosed it as eczema, which is not contagious, and the discharge is slightly yellow-green. Additionally, I would ...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The response indicates that there has been no sexual intercourse, so it is unlikely that this is caused by a sexually transmitted infection (such as herpes, syphilis, or genital warts). It may simply be due to epidermal hyperplasia causing the protrusion. It should not affect sex...[Read More] Understanding Vulvar Eczema: Impact on Sexual Activity and Symptoms
Should I Be Concerned About Possible Genital Warts?
Is it really genital warts? Hello doctor, I noticed a red growth below my vaginal opening in the past couple of days. Today, I visited a gynecologist, and the doctor mentioned it might be a wart, but she wasn't sure and suggested monitoring it. However, I've only had on...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
There's no need to be overly concerned; "cauliflower" is just an unfortunate name and does not pose any life-threatening risks, nor will it interfere with pregnancy. You may consider consulting a physician at a major hospital or undergoing a biopsy for further exam...[Read More] Should I Be Concerned About Possible Genital Warts?
Understanding Cauliflower Warts: Symptoms and Concerns in Women's Health
Regarding cauliflower? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing itching in my genital area for four to five months, which comes and goes. Recently, I looked online and it seems like it could be a bacterial infection causing the vaginal itching. However, in the past few weeks, I not...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, a definitive diagnosis cannot be confirmed. The identification of condyloma acuminatum relies on the appearance of the lesions, the location of the infection, and histopathological examination of the biopsy. Typically, during the onset, a flat pr...[Read More] Understanding Cauliflower Warts: Symptoms and Concerns in Women's Health
Understanding Cervical Cancer Vaccination: Effectiveness After Sexual Activity
Cervical cancer vaccine I'm sorry, doctor, but I would like to ask about the cervical cancer vaccine. If I have sexual intercourse, does that reduce the vaccine's effectiveness? I read online that HPV infections of the cervix can clear up on their own within a year, but...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: 1. Receiving the cervical cancer vaccine after engaging in sexual intercourse still has its benefits. However, if an individual is already infected with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), of which there are over 200 types, subsequent vaccination...[Read More] Understanding Cervical Cancer Vaccination: Effectiveness After Sexual Activity
Can HPV Vaccine Prevent Recurrence After Treating Genital Warts?
HPV vaccination administration Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if someone who has been infected with genital warts and has been treated can still receive the HPV vaccine to prevent recurrence, or is it ineffective since they have already been infected? Thank you for your respo...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the inquirer: 1. If you have already been infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), receiving the quadrivalent HPV vaccine may still provide protection. It can prevent future infections if the original virus type has cleared. 2. Expected effects of the HPV vaccine incl...[Read More] Can HPV Vaccine Prevent Recurrence After Treating Genital Warts?
Understanding HPV: Concerns About Recurrence and Transmission to Your Baby
Cauliflower issue Hello, doctor. I had genital warts in 2009, which were treated successfully, but they recurred in 2012 and were treated again. It has been three years since then, and I would like to know if there are still viruses in my body after treatment. I have heard that t...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the lesion from 2012 could potentially be a recurrence or a reinfection. The primary mode of transmission is through sexual contact, while other indirect contact methods you mentioned are less likely. Currently, there are tests available to check...[Read More] Understanding HPV: Concerns About Recurrence and Transmission to Your Baby
Understanding Labial Growths: When to Worry About Changes
Sarcoma of the genital region Dear Dr. Tsao, I have noticed some unusual growths on my left labium majus since my sophomore year in high school (I have no sexual experience). Initially, there were only two, but by my freshman year in college, the number increased significantly. ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you need to go to the outpatient clinic for an examination to determine what it is. If it is a wart, it will require electrosurgery; if it is a tumor, surgery may be necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Labial Growths: When to Worry About Changes
Addressing Genital Warts and Post-Procedure Care in Gynecology
Electrocution issues Hello Doctor: Why are there warts in the anal area even without anal intercourse? Three days after the electrosurgery, there are new small growths near the vaginal opening; can I switch to applying ointment? During the electrosurgery for the warts, I also had...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly types six and eleven. It primarily infects the epithelial cells of the skin and mucous membranes, mainly transmitted through sexual contact, but contact transmission is also possible. If you touch t...[Read More] Addressing Genital Warts and Post-Procedure Care in Gynecology
Understanding Irregular Periods: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Menstruation is delayed or irregular? Doctor, I'm sorry, but I'm the one who asked about pseudoeczema last time. After I asked my question, I noticed brown discharge. In the past, this would usually mean my period was coming in a few days, but this time it hasn't c...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) If there is abnormal vaginal bleeding, pregnancy-related miscarriage symptoms should be ruled out first. If there is no pregnancy, a pelvic examination and ultrasound should be performed to check for vaginal lacerations, cervical polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, and ot...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions