Genital Warts Cream - Is it Good or Not?

There are many ways to go about genital warts testing. The most common of them would be the simple visual examination. You must be aware that this testing method is not 100% accurate. This due to the fact that this genital warts testing method relies heavily on the fact that there will be physical signs visible to the naked eyes which is not always the case.

In the case you do not have any physical sign of genital warts but you still suspect you might have some there a re other genital warts testing methods available.

You see some genital warts can appear as small lesions on the infected area. They can be red, large and gathered in clusters. They can also have a cauliflower like appearance. On the other hand some warts can be flat and almost invisible to the naked eye.

In this case, the physician will take into account the other symptoms that the patient displays and will look into further genital warts testing methods. For one of these genital warts testing methods the physician will daub a small amount of acetic acid (vinegar) on the suspected area.

If there are any warts in the area they will turn white, thereby revealing themselves. This acetic acid genital warts testing method can of course only be accomplished if the warts are on the outside genital area. If the warts are found in the vagina or the cervix the genital warts testing methods will differ.

One such genital warts testing method is a pap smear. Pap smear tests should be conducted on a regular basis, and if the patient tests positive for genital HPV, they should have Pap smear tests as regularly as every three to six months even after the infection has cleared up.

This state of genital warts testing should continue until three consecutive good results are obtained. After that the patient may go back to her normal routine of Pap smear testing.

Another such genital warts testing method is called a colposcopic exam. In this genital warts testing method, a speculum is used to part the walls of the vagina. An acetic acid solution is then applied to the cervix and the walls of the vagina.

If there is a difference in shading readily apparent after the application of the acid solution, a special dye will then be applied to these suspect areas. If the dye does not take, then a sample of cells is taken. This is done by using a small swab or a wooden spatula. This sample is then sent off for genital warts testing.

his article only enumerates a few of the possible genital warts testing methods available to you. If you are interested in finding out more about genital warts testing I would advise you to consult your physician or family doctor.