Vaginal warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by human papillomavirus. However, timely and conventional treatment can help you get rid of vaginal warts. Laser treatment is a highly effective and advanced treatment for large-size vaginal warts, while asymptomatic and small-size warts can be easily managed by medication.
Vaginal warts are small skin-coloured or whitish bumps that appear on your vulva, vagina or cervix. The most prevalent symptoms of vaginal warts include- bleeding, mucous-like discharge and brown-coloured bumps near the vagina. Vaginal warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection. Vaginal warts are broadly known as genital warts, the scientific name of which is condyloma acuminatum.
HPV6 and HPV 11 are small strains of Human Papillomavirus that often causes genital warts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every sexually active person is at risk of getting HPV, including genital warts. According to The Hans India, report female genital warts have been reported in 2-25 per cent of sexually transmitted disease clinic attendees in India. As published in Healthline, there are 30 to 40 strains of HPV that specifically affect the genitals, but just a few of these strains cause genital warts.
Max Health is associated with multiple gyne clinics and hospitals for vaginal warts treatment (either medically or surgically) in almost all the metro cities of India. We understand your concern and hesitation about genital problems, and that’s why we assure 100% privacy and confidentiality throughout consultation and treatment. You can consult with some of our top female gynaecologists who have ample of experience in diagnosing and treating vaginal warts. We also provide a dedicated medical care coordinator who assists you throughout your treatment journey. To ease your financial burden, we provide Zero Cost EMI service along with multiple payment options, including- cash, debit card, credit card and cheque.
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Diagnosis of vaginal warts
External vaginal warts are visible and hence, don’t require any specific diagnostic test gynaecologists physically examine them. However, internal vaginal warts are quite challenging to diagnose and may require any of the following tests-
Treatment for vaginal warts
Some of the vaginal warts are clear without any treatment. However, suitable treatment reduces the risk of spreading the virus. Vaginal warts are treated by either medication or surgical procedures.
Topical treatments- Medications are usually suggested to treat small-size vaginal warts that cannot be removed through the laser procedure. Some common medications for vaginal warts include- Trichloroacetic Acid, Podophyllin and Podofilox (Condylox).
Laser treatment- It is usually done to kill vaginal warts of a bigger size. It is performed under local anaesthesia either at a gyne clinic or hospital under local anaesthesia. In this procedure, an intensive laser beam of light is targeted to kill the causative agent of vaginal warts.
Depending on the severity and size of the warts doctor plan a suitable treatment. Treatment basically involves either medication, surgery or home remedies, depending on the requirement.
However, you can also try some home remedies for small-size warts, some of the home remedies for vaginal warts are as follows- applying tea tree oil, applying garlic extract, folate and B12 supplements.
Before considering any treatment plan with the doctor, discuss your medical history and medication with the doctor. The patient needs to get aware of the severity of the condition and the treatment. It is imperative for a woman to ask these questions to the gynaecologist in order to understand the treatment procedure for vaginal wart removal.
Laser vaginal wart removal provides long-term treatment for vaginal warts and also prevents complications such as.
Usually, if the vaginal wart is smaller and detected early in the stage, then it can be cured by medication. These medication boost your immune system’s ability to fight vaginal warts. But if vaginal warts are diagnosed later, then laser or surgical treatment is the only option to cure them permanently.
Your gynaecologists are likely to suggest aftercare instructions like – avoiding touching and scratching the area with your hand, as it can increase the risk of infection or contamination. There are higher chances of blisters and scabs after the laser treatment. It may take around 10-30 days for complete healing. Moreover, it also depends on the immune response of your body to the treatment procedure.
The treatment journey for vaginal warts completely depends on the type of treatment you are taking. For medication, it may take around a few months for vaginal warts to disappear. While in surgical treatment, recovery is likely to take about 2-3 weeks.
HPV is a lifelong virus hence the chances of recurrence are quite high even after the treatment. However, you can consult your gynaecologist and can discuss the HPV vaccine treatment.
The cost of laser treatment for vaginal warts in India is around INR 15,000 to INR 25,000.
Yes, it is safe for pregnant women and doesn’t cause any major risks to the mother or baby. But we suggest consulting your doctor before undergoing laser treatment. In some cases, the doctor is likely to suggest other methods for removing vaginal warts, such as freezing, cryosurgery, or medication.
No, generally, the treatment for vaginal warts, either surgical or non-surgical, doesn’t cover by insurance. Insurance companies don’t compensate for such medical procedures.
Small-size vaginal warts are mostly asymptomatic, but larger-size warts can cause- itching and a burning sensation around the genital area, some women also experience vaginal discharge and bleeding.
Home remedies have been proven quite effective in treating vaginal warts. Some of the home remedies that you can try to treat vaginal warts are- apple cider vinegar, garlic extract and green tea. However, being rich in acidic content will help you in killing the causative agent, i.e., the virus. Although we suggest not relying completely on home remedies and consulting your gynaecologist
