Vulval Warts
Vulval warts are a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection by the human papilloma virus. There are a number of different viruses in this family, and some of them are associated with an increased risk of the development of Cancer of the cervix. For this reason any woman who develops warts anywhere on the genitalia needs to have annual cervical smears. Genital warts, like warts elsewhere, may eventually disappear. They are, however, a source of great distress and may need to be removed using cautery. They can become very florid during pregnancy, and cause problems with delivery, when caesarean section may be preferred. Transmission of genital warts may be prevented by practising safe sex. There is no effective medical treatment except removal, either surgically using cautery or by topical agents such as podophyllin.
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