What are condylomas? How common are condylomas (genital warts)? What is HPV? How is the virus responsible for condyloma transmitted? What is the incubation period of condylomas? How do condylomas appear? What are the symptoms of condylomas? Men and condyloma Women and condyloma Condylomas and pregnancy How are condylomas diagnosed? New tests for HPV Do condylomas cause cancer? Is treatment available for condylomas? What happens if I don’t treat my condylomas? For women with condylomas, is a Pap Test or colposcopy necessary? Who is at risk of getting condylomas? How do I reduce the risk of spreading condylomas? How do I avoid getting condylomas? Vaccination against HPV Can I get the vaccination if I’m not eligible under the free program? Is HPV vaccination recommended for older women and men? Links and References

Recently available genotypic tests may help us to confirm the presence of HPV and to determine the type of virus (HPV) responsible. These newly available tests are used in the detection of cervical lesions, and may eventually be used in the detection of anal lesions in MSM. This is helpful in identifying those types of HPV that are at high-risk for progression towards cancer. If not, then you have saved yourself a visit to the gynecologist and a colposcopy. Colposcopy will only be recommended when high-risk lesions or HPV are detected.

Newer, and more sensitive Pap tests are also available – the liquid Pap test is much better at identifying abnormalities at the level of the uterine cervix…this should translate into earlier detection or lesions, pre-cancer and cancer.

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