Case Study: Scientific Discoveries of Growths in the Genital Area

A sexually active man who’s nicknamed Growth Balls had two small growths in his genital area that look like warts. He asked the counselor and psychotherapist if there is a suggested over-the-counter medicine to cure the growths in his genital area.

Scientific Study:

Sex Education 101: Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases that come from human papilloma virus (HPV) which has various types. One form of HPV produces what is called butcher’s warts. It is caused by the direct contact with meat.

Warts like common hand warts and butcher’s warts do not lead to genital warts because the strain of the viruses is different. However, this is not necessarily men that we can touch the genital if our hands have warts.

Genital warts are transmitted through sexual intercourse. It can affect the anus, penis, rectum, scrotum (the sac that holds the testicles), vagina, cervix, and vulva. The growths usually look like cauliflower. People who are infected with growths are usually sexually active.

The symptoms include itching and burning sensation around the genital area. The growths are usually painless and will grow on dam or moist areas of the body. It starts out as tiny soft pink or red spots. Then, the spots became small and bumpy warts in color white, yellow, or grey on the genitals or anus. They can grow in to masses of cauliflower-like shapes.

Genital warts in women can develop into cervical cancer. Even though the causes has not yet determined by the researchers, the long-term infection has already indicated.

On the other hand, the genital warts in men are less common. They usually appear in scrotum and the penis shaft or tip. If the warts are in the urethra, the urination can be difficult.

Anal and oral sex can cause warts in both men and women. Using condoms cannot stop this from occurring. The longer time the person allows them to grow, the more difficult they will be treated. They can spread and grow into large clusters and cause health complication.

One way to find out if the sex partner has warts is to pour vinegar over the skin area that he or she will contact with. If the area is infected, it will be whiten.

At this moment, there is no permanent cure for HPV because the surrounding skin becomes infected. But, there are treatments for warts. One form of treatment for warts is cryotherapy that involves freezing the infected area. This is usually done on females who have warts inside the cervix or within the vagina. Another form of treatment is burning with potent acid like trichloretic acid. It is applied undiluted to the infected area for few hours before it is washed away. But, it is not recommended to buy over-the-counter remedy because the genital area is very sensitive and the medication can be highly irritating. It is better to seek medical advice to a licensed reproductive health specialist.

Conclusion:

The subject could not define if his two small growths are common warts or HPV so the author Eppy Gochangco, the well known sex psychotherapist and counselor referred him to a reproductive health specialist. In addition, the author also explained the diseases in scientific basis and research.

In my conclusion, men and women are sexually active in nature. There are circumstances that we cannot avoid due to the carelessness of both parties. Genital warts can be treated with proper care, and the researchers are still continuing in finding cures for STD.