laser surgery of genital warts
Genital warts appear on both men and women genital system. But these warts are more dangerous for women due to their sensitive genital. These warts can be very small and the color of the skin, or in some cases are darker than the skin.
Genital warts in females may appear on the following area:
- Inside of the vagina or anus
- Outside of the vagina or anus
- Cervix
Genital warts are most common in women who have several sexual partners. Women who are under the 30, women who have had abortion or have a weak immune system, have high risks of affection to the genital warts.
A gynecologist recommends laser surgery of genital warts to remove them. Laser surgery is done in a doctor’s office or clinic. This surgery is outpatient and do by a local or general anesthesia depending on the size and number of warts.
After performing laser surgery of genital warts, the recovery time varies from 2-4 weeks based on the location and number of the warts.
Laser surgery is done, when:
- Medications have failed, and the warts remain.
- Warts are widespread.
- Warts should be treated during the pregnancy.
Laser surgery of genital warts may have some complications such as:
- Pain and swelling
- Sores in treated area
- Urination
- Vaginal discharge
But don’t worry. These complications are so common and will be faded after a few time.
An advantage of laser surgery is that adjacent and deep tissue is not damaged during laser treatment.
Conclusion
After the treatment, Papilloma virus remains inactive. Nevertheless, the laser surgery of genital warts is the safest procedure to remove the warts.
Contact Dr. Mitra Bahmanpour, Gynecologist
Address: Khalij Fars Building. Next to 18th st. Velenjak. Tehran. Iran
Tell: +9821- 26641827
+9821- 26641908
+9821- 1831
+98912- 0897425
