There is no effective therapy to get rid of the viral infection completely. Treatment of small warts is usually an acid mixture applied directly on them. One should never use this acid during pregnancy. One must also avoid contact with eyes and healthy tissue around warts. Other methods for larger warts include freezing, laser treatment, and slicing with a hot wire.
Warts often resolve on their own.
On the other hand, warts may recur even after treatment. HPV infection should be watched closely in women, even if no symptoms appear. The reason is that HPV may cause cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second most common reproductive cancer in women. High risk women should have regular annual Pap tests.