What Are Genital Warts?

Genital warts are warts on and around the genital area in men and women that are caused by the STD the human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital warts on women are often called vaginal warts, but they can occur in more places than just the vagina. Once contracted, genital warts can be very hard to get rid of, and it is best to treat them as soon as possible. Check out Genital Warts Symptoms for more information about what genital warts look like and how they are diagnosed. You may also want read up on the long-term prognosis and recurrence information on genital warts in the Life With Genital Warts guide.