Warts can appear in various locations, including the penis and scrotum in men and the vulva, urethra, cervix, and vagina in women. Warts in men and women can also appear in the area around the anus. A person who has had oral sex with an infected person can get warts in the mouth or throat.
They look like fleshy, grayish white or pinkish white cauliflowerlike growths; others are smaller or more subtle—sometimes little more than a bump. However, there are some that are as small as 1 millimeter in diameter and may not be easily noticed.
One of the most common place for men to see an outbreak of genital warts is inside or outside the penis. The problems associated with this formation of genital warts are most often due to the elimination of urine and the burning sensation that it can cause. Side effects of genital warts are painful intercourse and the inability to maintain an erection.
The most common place for genital warts in women is the cervix. If left untreated there is a chance that the genital warts could lead to increased problems and other diseases such as some type of cancer in the sexual organs. If the genital warts that are in the cervix are not removed promptly they will begin to turn themselves into a form of cancer that is largely untreatable. The tissue surrounding the genital warts can cause damage. There can be severe scarring that is associated with the removal of genital warts in these areas on women, but since the cervix is deep within the vagina it is largely unnoticeable to anyone.
You should see a doctor immediately if you have an outbreak to have the genital warts removed properly. They should never be allowed to grow any bigger than they first appear. The doctor should discuss removal methods with you. One method is freezing the genital warts at extremely cold temperatures and then pulling them off. There will be some some type of discomfort but it should go away quickly.
Do not let the genital warts grow and the disease spread. There is a risk of sexual side effects in men and women. One effect is painful intercourse which is caused by the skin coming into contact with the genital warts and thus causing an irritation. The area on and around the genital warts can be very sensitive and above all else, painful if touched or rubbed. Never attempt to pull or push on the genital warts because that will hurt!
