Three months after surgery, genital warts are prone to recurrence. Do these four points well to effectively reduce the recurrence rate of genital warts

No matter what method of treatment is used for genital warts, a recurrence rate will occur around 3-6 months after surgery. As time goes by, the risk of recurrence decreases. It is important to take good care and prevention measures in daily life to avoid worsening the condition.

How to reduce the recurrence rate of genital warts?

1. Couple goes to the hospital for examination together

Patients with genital warts did not recur within 6-8 months after treatment, but their recent growth indicates that they are re infected and should immediately find a route of infection. Both spouses go to the hospital for examination and treatment together. Pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life. If genital warts indirectly infect underwear, wash it separately and expose it to the sun. Don't share underwear, bathrooms, etc. with others, reduce the frequency of using public restrooms, and try not to swim in public or non disinfected swimming pools.

2. Avoid roommates during the period

Condyloma acuminatum is mainly transmitted through sexual activity, and sexual activity is not allowed during treatment, otherwise it can be transmitted to others. Sexual activity may lead to skin damage, virus entry weakness, and recurrence of the condition. After the patient stops treatment, they should go to the hospital for regular follow-up. If suspicious areas are found, they should be treated promptly. The patient should visit the hospital for follow-up every three months. Patients with genital warts should be completely cured and wear condoms during sexual activity within 2-3 months.

3. Genital environment

There are many factors that can cause the recurrence of genital warts, such as local contamination and stimulation, foreskin inflammation of the glans penis, foreskin elongation, stimulation of the genital organs caused by vaginal secretions, non gonococcal urethritis, etc. Keep the genital area clean and hygienic, and patients with foreskin elongation or phimosis.

4. Actively preventing other diseases

For women who have been using hormone drugs for a long time and during pregnancy, their immune function is significantly reduced, and the duration of treatment for genital warts is long and recurrent. When people suffering from malignant tumors, AIDS, diabetes and a large number of glucocorticoids are used, the risk of recurrence of condyloma acuminatum is increased. The wart body of such people develops faster and covers a large area.

After each bowel movement, please wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from entering the perineum and prevent infection. Try to choose underwear with good ventilation and maintain local cleanliness, hygiene, and ventilation. Avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, enhance awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, avoid multiple sexual partners and extramarital sexual behavior, and reduce the probability of infection.