Genital warts are usually pretty treatable and don't cause major symptoms, but they may become a serious concern in some cases. Sometimes genital warts go away on their own without treatment. In other cases, medications or surgeries may successfully treat genital warts. However, if the infection comes back or if it's long-lasting, the virus that causes genital warts may increase your risk for some types of cancer. Cervical cancer and other types of genital cancers are caused by some types of the human papillomavirus that causes genital warts. Because of this, it's important to talk to your doctor about treatment options so you reduce your risk for developing cancer later in life.
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