Some infected people will never develop any visible warts at all. Symptoms Genital warts usually appear as flesh-colored or reddish bumps around the external genitals and anus in both men and women. In women, genital warts can also appear inside the vagina or on the cervix. The warts may be flat or raised, small or large, and there may be one or many. They may have a cauliflower-like appearance.
Genital warts are usually painless, but sometimes can cause pain, itching or bleeding.
Treatment Warts can be treated in several ways. Cryotherapy, or freezing the infected skin, is another common treatment. Laser therapy or surgery may be used to treat more extensive or complicated cases. It is common to need more than one treatment to clear up genital warts and it is common for the warts to recur after treatment. Prevention Latex condoms may provide some protection if they cover the area of infected skin.