Diagnosis of vaginal warts
A gynecologist can often diagnose an external vaginal wart by looking at it. However, an internal vaginal wart might be a little challenging to diagnose and requires any of the following tests:
Pap Test – Pap test and pelvic exams can help detect vaginal and cervical abnormalities caused by warts. The test can also identify early signs of cervical cancer.
HPV test – An HPV test is usually done in women over 30 years of age. This test is run to detect the presence of cancer-causing strains of HPV in and around vaginal warts.
Biopsy – In cases where the above-mentioned diagnostic tests fail to indicate the nature of the genital wart, the gynecologist may recommend a biopsy.
Treatment for vaginal warts
A gynecologist can often diagnose an external vaginal wart by looking at it. However, an internal vaginal wart might be a little challenging to diagnose and requires any of the following tests:
Pap Test – Pap test and pelvic exams can help detect vaginal and cervical abnormalities caused by warts. The test can also identify early signs of cervical cancer.
HPV test – An HPV test is usually done in women over 30 years of age. This test is run to detect the presence of cancer-causing strains of HPV in and around vaginal warts.
Biopsy – In cases where the above-mentioned diagnostic tests fail to indicate the nature of the genital wart, the gynecologist may recommend a biopsy.
At Pristyn Care, vaginal warts are either treated by medications or laser treatment.
Topical treatments for vaginal warts include Imiquimod (Aldara), Trichloroacetic Acid, and Podophyllin and Podofilox (Condylox). Medications are recommended for very small size vaginal warts that cannot be removed through the laser procedure.
Laser treatment is recommended to destroy vaginal warts of a bigger size. Laser treatment for vaginal warts can be done either at a gyne clinic or hospital under local anesthesia. In this procedure, an intensive beam of light is targeted on vaginal warts to destroy the virus causing the condition.