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Just imagine you are having a shower or using the bathroom and you take heed of a strange mark on your genitalia. Could this be a genital wart? The following are some tips to try and find out.

1. Have you abstained from sex for the last few months? This is the only way to be sure that the mark isn′t a genital wart. Genital warts are very contagious and are easily spread via skin-to-skin contact, normally through sex.  It goes without saying, if you haven’t been celibate, you could have caught genital warts from your partner.

2. Is the spot moist?

3. Is the spot soft?

4. Is the spot flesh colored or gray in color?

These are the main symptoms for genital warts. They can be flat or raised. You may see several in a cluster or a single wart. They may or may not itch or bleed. They may also be painful.

Genital warts can appear anywhere inside or outside your genitalia: groin, anus, cervix, vagina or vulva. If you engage in oral sex, you may also find them in your mouth.

Because their appearance varies, it is a good idea to look online for photos of genital warts to aid you in your diagnosis. Unfortunately, to be 100 percent certain, you should visit your doctor. Your doctor can also recommend a course of treatment, which is necessary because genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus, which is associated with some forms of cancer.

If you suspect you have genital warts, see your doctor as soon as possible. Also, be sure to tell your sexual partner, who may not be aware that he or she has this problem.

Nothing contained in this article is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.