One of the intimate-zone problems we may avoid talking about but do face is warts in the genital area. This is a widespread viral condition that can bring truly unpleasant consequences. AND klinika gynaecologists answer how to recognise warts and what to do if they appear.

A warning about a dangerous disease.

Warts are aesthetically unattractive, often painful skin formations. Although many warts aren't dangerous, you can't wave them off. Their cause, known as the human papillomavirus, has many different types. The appearance of warts in the intimate area speaks of a weakened immune system and, sometimes, of far more serious conditions: pre-cancerous conditions, cervical changes and even cervical cancer.

How to recognise warts in the intimate zone?

• They are flat formations of various sizes, whitish-pink or skin-coloured;
• They can appear on the genitals and in the anal area;
• Because of their shape, warts can be hard to notice;
• Sometimes warts appear in groups: in that case they're not hard to spot;
• Warts can appear a few months or even longer after infection;
• These formations can be given away by symptoms such as physical discomfort, itching and a burning sensation in the intimate area.

AND gynaecologists warn: when faced with warts in the genital zone, you mustn't delay or self-treat. You must turn to specialists as soon as possible, who will assess the condition of the formations and the health indications, prescribe the necessary cytological tests and suggest the best treatment strategy.

Into the fight against warts – electrocoagulation.

Today, genital warts are fought with modern methods. Come to AND klinika and, together with a gynaecologist, discuss the possibility of removing these skin formations with the help of electrocoagulation.

It's a safe and straightforward procedure during which the wart is gripped with tweezers and removed with an electric knife. This way no bleeding is caused and the healing process is sped up. The skin fully heals and regains an even body colour about 5–10 days after the wart is removed. During healing you won't feel pain or discomfort, so it's one of the most effective procedures in fighting unpleasant and even risky skin formations: not only warts, but also papillomas, condylomas, contagious skin molluscs, soft fibromas and others.

Don't risk your health and comfort: if you notice worrying skin formations, come to AND klinika. We're waiting for you!