
Can Genital Warts Be Diagnosed During Colposcopy Exam?

Question: Can my gynecologist determine if i have genital warts during a recent coloscopy exam?
Brief Answer:
yes, genital warts should be seen
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
If you have genital warts then they would be seen when you get a pelvic exam and colposcopy. Genital warts are most often on the outside genital area but sometimes can be inside the vagina. Genital warts are caused by certain strains of human pappiloma virus (HPV). Other strains of HPV put women at risk for cervical cancer but these strains do not cause warts. During a colposcopy most of the time they check you for HPV as well as the external warts.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
yes, genital warts should be seen
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
If you have genital warts then they would be seen when you get a pelvic exam and colposcopy. Genital warts are most often on the outside genital area but sometimes can be inside the vagina. Genital warts are caused by certain strains of human pappiloma virus (HPV). Other strains of HPV put women at risk for cervical cancer but these strains do not cause warts. During a colposcopy most of the time they check you for HPV as well as the external warts.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Are external warts considered genital warts as well?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes, external warts in the genital area are usually a type of HPV infection and are called genital warts.
Regards,
Dr Robinson
yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes, external warts in the genital area are usually a type of HPV infection and are called genital warts.
Regards,
Dr Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta


Is it possible to have abnormal growths on the cervix and it's not genital warts?
Brief Answer:
yes, that is possible
Detailed Answer:
Yes, there are many things that can grow on the cervix that are not warts. There can be cervical polyps, nabothian cysts or cancers that can also grow on the cervix.
Dr. Robinson
yes, that is possible
Detailed Answer:
Yes, there are many things that can grow on the cervix that are not warts. There can be cervical polyps, nabothian cysts or cancers that can also grow on the cervix.
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta

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