Symptoms and treatment of warts on the cervix

Some sexually transmitted diseases, such as human papillomavirus (HPV), can cause small whitish bumps around the private parts of both a man and a woman in infected people. These masses are known as genital warts and can appear in different areas such as the vagina, vulva, cervix, scrotum, and penis, among others.

Genital warts can be spread to another person through sexual contact and can appear from one month to 6 months after infection. It is likely that even after all that time, the infected person may have trouble detecting the infection, especially if it appears in areas such as the cervix. That is why in the following article of we explain the symptoms and treatment of warts on the cervix. Read!

Symptoms of genital warts on the cervix

As we have indicated, genital warts, either on the cervix or in other sexual areas of the body, are caused by the spread of a sexually transmitted disease, with the human papillomavirus (HPV) being the most common of all.

Risk factors

In addition to this cause, there are also certain risk factors that make a person more likely to develop these bumps. Among these circumstances we find:

• Frequent use of alcohol or tobacco.
• Having more than one sexual partner.
• Having at the same time stress problems and a viral infection such as herpes.
• Having an immune system low in defenses or weak due to diseases such as diabetes or AIDS.
• Start being sexually active at a very young age.

Therefore, as it is, genital warts can appear without having HPV.

How to tell if I have genital warts

Although warts can sometimes be undetectable or may take time to appear after sexual infection, there are some symptoms that can help you detect this condition:

• Genital warts are usually like flesh-colored or white spots.
• They can also appear as tumors with the appearance of a cauliflower.
• In addition to the cervix, we should also observe if we have warts with the same appearance in another area of the body. In the case of women, we must look for warts inside or outside the vagina, anus and mouth area (lips and tongue).
• Excessive moisture near the areas where the warts are located.
• Increased vaginal discharge.
• Appearance of pruritus in the genital areas.
• Vaginal bleeding after intercourse.

Treatments for genital warts

Genital warts should never be treated with over-the-counter drugs or without first being diagnosed by a doctor. As soon as this condition is in charge of the health personnel, the treatments that we can find to combat this infection can be the following:

• Topical drugs: applied directly to the wart.
• Frostbite or cryosurgery: this is a surgical treatment where warts on the cervix are frozen and destroyed.
• Cauterization: is a surgical procedure where unwanted tissue is removed through a probe with electric current.
• Laser therapy: is a surgical treatment where a beam of laser light is used to destroy genital warts.
• Surgery: it is a surgical intervention where warts are removed with a scalpel.

Depending on the treatment used, you will later have to carry out a series of care indicated by your doctor or specialist.

Home Remedies for Warts on the Cervix

In addition to the treatments assigned to you by your regular doctor to remove warts from the cervix, you can also use one of the following natural remedies to relieve symptoms related to this condition. Among them we find:

1. Garlic: its richness in a substance known as allicin gives this vegetable excellent antimicrobial properties that are very useful for this type of warts. You just have to eat a little raw garlic at each meal or take capsules of this vegetable that you can buy in any herbalist.
2. Castor oil with baking soda: because both ingredients have antibacterial and antiseptic properties, they can eliminate warts progressively. Mix three drops of castor oil in a tablespoon of sodium and apply the remedy on the unwanted tissue.
3. Tea tree oil: This remedy boasts powerful antifungal and antibacterial properties. With the help of a cotton pad apply this oil directly on the warts.
4. Honey: its richness in some nutrients gives it excellent immunological properties that help increase the body's defenses and, therefore, so that the virus that causes warts does not become stronger. Take one tablespoon a day.

You may also be interested in this other article on How to Cure Genital Warts Naturally.

How to prevent genital warts – tips and recommendations

Here are some tips to avoid some sexually transmitted diseases and, therefore, genital warts:

• Limit the number of partners and avoid high-risk sex.
• Always use a condom as it is the only contraceptive that protects us from STDs.
• Increase your intimate hygiene measures both before and after sexual intercourse.
• Visit your doctor regularly and get tested to see if you have an STD or not.

Now that you know the symptoms and treatment of warts on the cervix, you may also be interested in this other article on How to Prevent human papillomavirus HPV.