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SEXUAL HEALTH INDEX
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Genital Sores [See: STDs]
Genital sores may appear as ulcers, blisters or warts on the genital area.
Genital sores are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occurring as single or multiple sores in the genital area in men and women.
Genital ulcers on the external genitals may be painful or painless. In women the ulcers may be in the vagina or on the cervix so they may only be seen on thorough examination by a doctor or nurse.
Blisters are caused by the herpes virus, apearing as single or multiple blisters. Herpes cannot be cured but may recur often. Treatment with ointment or tablets alleviates the symptoms and reduces the length of attacks. [See; STDs]
Genital warts: appear 1-3 months after skin to skin contact with an infected person as single or multiple sores which can be found anwhere in the genital area in men and women. Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus [HPV].
Symptoms in men:
All genital sores should be examined by a doctor or a primary health care clinic
External warts - paint-on home treatment
Internal warts (usually in women) - removed under local anaesthetic (laser or freezing)
Warts may be associated with cancer of the cervix and women who are infected should have regular Pap smears to check for this
Genital sores may appear as ulcers, blisters or warts on the genital area.
Genital sores are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occurring as single or multiple sores in the genital area in men and women.
Genital ulcers on the external genitals may be painful or painless. In women the ulcers may be in the vagina or on the cervix so they may only be seen on thorough examination by a doctor or nurse.
Blisters are caused by the herpes virus, apearing as single or multiple blisters. Herpes cannot be cured but may recur often. Treatment with ointment or tablets alleviates the symptoms and reduces the length of attacks. [See; STDs]
Genital warts: appear 1-3 months after skin to skin contact with an infected person as single or multiple sores which can be found anwhere in the genital area in men and women. Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus [HPV].
Symptoms in men:
- warts appear on the genital area or anus as small pinkish white lumps or larger cauliflower shaped lumps singly or in clumps. They can be too small to see, but cause irritation and discomfort.
- Warts grow in vagina/cervix/internally/externally on genitals or anus
All genital sores should be examined by a doctor or a primary health care clinic
External warts - paint-on home treatment
Internal warts (usually in women) - removed under local anaesthetic (laser or freezing)
Warts may be associated with cancer of the cervix and women who are infected should have regular Pap smears to check for this
