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… Transmitted Infections Series What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually … and may cause serious burning. Is there a vaccine for HPV? There are 2 HPV vaccines …
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… ones that cause 70 to 90% of anal and genital cancers and 90% of genital warts.  In Canada, … ones that cause 70 to 90% of anal and genital cancers and 90% of genital warts.  In Canada, …
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… Overview Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) destroys genital warts by freezing them. A doctor applies a … Why It Is Done Cryotherapy may be done when genital warts are visible, growing in a small …
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… Surgery Overview Visible genital warts on the penis or vagina or around the … by excision. This means cutting off the warts with a surgical knife (scalpel). Warts on the cervix may be removed by laser or …
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… Overview Electrocautery removes genital warts on the penis, vulva, or around the anus … ) may be used depending on the number of warts to be removed or destroyed. What To … time depends on the location and number of warts removed. After surgery you may have some …
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Surgery Overview A laser can be used to destroy genital warts . Laser surgery may be done in a doctor's office … to remove warts. But warts may come back after surgery. Risks Laser surgery may cause …
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… low-voltage electrified wire loop to remove genital warts by heating the margin of the area to be … low-voltage electrified wire loop to remove genital warts by heating the margin of the …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Warts: Should I Treat Warts? 1 Get the Facts 2 … that can kill the virus. This is called cryotherapy. You can first try an … it. For some people, using salicylic acid or cryotherapy works better than no treatment. …
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… months before you notice a wart. What are the symptoms? A wart may be a bump with a rough … medicine or by freezing or removing them. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health
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… the vagina. An example is a forgotten tampon. Bacterial vaginosis . Sexually transmitted infections … the vagina. An example is a forgotten tampon. Bacterial vaginosis . Sexually transmitted …