Genital Warts Symptoms Singapore | HIV PEP
Genital Warts Symptoms in Singapore: Genital warts are skin growths present on the genitals and anus. They are caused by human papillomavirus infection, which is spread via sexual contact.
Symptoms of genital warts
Genital warts appear as soft bumps on the skin, which often resemble flesh-colored cauliflower. Genital warts grow in one or more locations, and sometimes appear in clusters or large masses. Although genital warts are painless, they may itch. It can take between 6 weeks and 6 months after exposure for symptoms to appear.
Visible warts can become irritated, causing mild discomfort, bleeding, and sores that increase the risk of acquiring an HIV infection. Genital warts can occur on the tongue, lips, mouth and throat, where they are transmitted through oral sex. In males, genital warts can appear on the thighs, penis, groins, scrotum, internal parts of the anus and the penis. In females, genital warts can appear outside the vagina and adjacent areas, inside the anus or vagina and in the cervical region.
Some of the rare symptoms of genital warts are:
- Vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse
- Abnormal vaginal discharge with genital itching
- Increased dampness, particularly around the warts
Genital warts grow more rapidly in those who are pregnant, or who have diabetes or immune system suppression (for instance, due to HIV/AIDS or chemotherapy).