Genital warts is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is one of the most common - and least talked about - of all STDs; at least 10 to 20 percent of sexually active Americans are thought to be infected. Genital warts is growing at a rate of 750,000 new cases each year, is spread by sexual contact with an infected partner and is highly contagious. This life long virus can cause warts in the genital and perianal areas in females and males. Male sexual partners of infected women often have HPV penile infection.
Genital warts may cause itching, burning, pain and tenderness. Although there is no cure for genital warts, treatment can alleviate physical symptoms and psychological reactions such as problems with sexuality, shame, embarrassment and self-blame.
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