Why Genital Warts And Genital Herpes Can Be Difficult To Treat And Impossible To Cure

Did you know that sexually transmitted infections fall into two categories? There are those caused by bacteria, such as syphilis and gonorrhea. There are others that are caused by a virus such as genital warts and genital herpes. It is because these two STI's are caused by a virus that they are so difficult to treat.



There are several things that make genital herpes and genital warts easier to spread than you might think. Both of these infections go through periods where they lie dormant and periods where they tend to flare up again. However, with genital herpes, it is possible to spread the infection even when it is dormant within your body. Because many people do not realize this, they may inadvertently be putting their partner at risk through unprotected sex.



Genital warts can actually be spread through skin to skin contact, which makes it different than other infections, which require contact with infected bodily fluids. They can also occur on areas of the genitals that are not covered by condoms. As well, some genital warts are so small that they are often unnoticeable and that can lead to people spreading them unknowingly.



For women, regular screening is the best way to tell whether you have either of these infections. By getting yearly Pap smears, it is possible to check for these and other infections. This can prevent cervical cancer and pelvic inflammatory disease, two serious conditions that are often a result of chronic genital wart infection. If you are sexually active, you should also recognize the symptoms of each of these diseases so that you can recognize them in your partner.



The symptoms of genital herpes will depend on the stage that the infection is in. When someone is between flare ups, there may be few if any symptoms but they can include a feeling of pain or heaviness in the lower abdomen. Before the first flare up, you may feel feverish or experience flu-like symptoms as well. Then, after the sores break out, you will notice small, red pimple-like areas that often burst and form open, weeping sores. After a few days, the sores will dry up and crust over, and a second wave of sores may form.



The symptoms of genital warts are a bit different. Although the warts may itch and burn they can also be painless more often than not. They are also small raised areas, but are soft and do not burst. They can be pink or red although other colors and cauliflower like sores are also possible. Although some warts do go away on their own, they often require treatment in order to get rid of them.



With both genital warts and genital herpes it is important to treat them professionally. Over the counter treatments often do nothing and can give you the illusion that you are safer than you are. With genital herpes, you can use suppressive therapy to keep the outbreaks from recurring. As well, there are topical creams to relieve the symptoms of the sores and oral medications to treat other symptoms.



With genital warts, you can use medicines or surgery to get rid of the warts. They can be burned off using a laser or electrocautery. They can also be frozen off. They may come back and if this happens, you can also inject the wart with Interferon as a way of preventing them from recurring. This should be a last resort however since Interferon is a very powerful medication.





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Taking the time to educate yourself is important to prevent the spread of Genital warts and Genital herpes. Once you have them you are stuck with them so trying to stay clean in the first place should be your goal. Go to Wart Cream to find out more.