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Got Genital Warts? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Treatment

A genital warts diagnosis feels devastating — but the reality is far less alarming than most women imagine. Genital warts, caused by certain strains of HPV, are common, treatable, and in most cases do not lead to cancer.

But there is a significant amount of misinformation about treatment options, recurrence risk, and what it means for future sexual health and relationships.

Dr. Sylvia explains the full, honest picture: how genital warts are treated, what the recurrence rate actually looks like, the HPV strains you do and do not need to worry about, and how to have the conversation with a partner. Knowledge beats shame every time.