Genital Wart Removal
Instant. Effective. Treatment.
See also: Consultation | HPV Testing | HPV Vaccine | Learn about warts
We understand the frustration, anxiety and stress that genital warts can cause in your life. This may especially be the case if you have tried other treatments before.
At Clarewell Clinics, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a same day genital wart removal for most of our patients and have the skillset to treat complex warts (e.g. anal/peri-anal).
Please read through the information presented below about our services and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
67%
Have had warts for more than 12 months
48%
Have received prior treatment
Our Genital Wart Treatments
A HPV-Wart consultation is required before proceeding with any treatment option (not included in the cost of treatment/tests/vaccine).
Hyfrecation
Treated by burning the lesions using electrocautery.
- Effectiveness: 94-100%
- Length of treatment: 1-2 visits (for most patients)
Cryotherapy
Treated by repeatedly freezing the lesions using liquid nitrogen.
- Effectiveness: 44-75%
- Length of treatment: 6-10 visits (approx. 1 week apart)
Local Creams
Treated by daily applying creams to the lesions.
- Effectiveness: 60-70%
- Length of treatment: 4-16 weeks (may vary from person)
Do nothing
Some genital warts may disappear by themsleves within 12 months of having them. This means it can be very important to know whether a genital wart is new or old (which can be helped by taking a detailed medical & sexual history) and keeping a close eye on your genital area.
Step 2: Discuss various treatment options.
Step 3: Proceed with the treatment
Step 4: Follow-Up with an appointment in 2 weeks
What areas can you treat?
As a general rule of thumb, if we are able to see the warts, then we can treat them.
In men, we can treat warts in the following areas:
- Pubic warts
- Peri-anal warts
- Scrotal warts
- Penile warts
Warts and similar lesions anywhere on the body (including face, around eyes, neck & thighs) can be treated.
In women, we can treat warts in the following areas:
- Pubic warts
- Peri-anal warts
- Anal warts
- Vulval warts
- Vaginal warts
- Introital warts
Warts and similar lesions anywhere on the body (including face, around eyes, neck & thighs) can be treated.
FAQs on Genital Wart Removal
Which treatment is for me?
Our Hyfrecation treatment is especially loved by those who have tried various methods over months and years, at a great cost of time and money, without the desired results.
Can I get treatment on the same appointment?
As of 1st of September 2020, we will no longer be offering extended consultations for guaranteed same-day procedures (in those for whom it is safe). This is due to our seeing a significant increase in the number of highly complex patients as a result of the closures of NHS clinics.
The initial consultation is approx. 30 minutes long. We will only be able to offer treatment in the same appointment if there is a sufficient amount of time left, you fully understand the cost and details of the procedure and it is safe to do so.
We trust and hope you appreciate the changes we need to make during these trying times.
Can I get these treatments from my GP or the NHS?
I am pregnant. Can I still get treatment?
It is also important to note that warts recede soon after delivery, therefore you may wish to wait until after delivery.
Will my warts come back?
Do I need a referral letter from my GP?
Understanding Genital Warts
Page reviewed by Dr. Manoj Malu (Clinical Director)
Last reviewed date: 3 March 2020
Next review due: 3 March 2023
Whilst this content is written and reviewed by sexual health specialists, it is for general guidance only. It is not intended to replace the advice of your clinician.
Reference & Further Reading
- British Association for Sexual Health and HIV: UK National Guidelines on the Management of Anogenital Warts 2015
- British Association of Dermatologists: Guidelines for the management of cutaneous warts 2014
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology: Genital Warts: Current and Future Management Options
- Clinical Medicine & Research: An Armamentarium of Wart Treatments
- Clinics in Dermatology: Genital warts and other HPV infections: Established and novel therapies
- Clinical Infectious Diseases: Genital Warts and Their Treatment
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: Treatment of anogenital warts
- Practical Therapeutics: Optimum Treatment of Genital Warts
- International Journal of STD & AIDS: Treatment of genital warts — what’s the evidence?
- Sexually Transmitted Infections: The management of difficult anogenital warts
- The New England Journal of Medicine: Latent Papillomavirus and Recurring Genital Warts
- American Family Physician: Management of Genital Warts
- American Family Physician: Management of External Genital Warts
If you are experiencing symptoms
It is important to refer to a healthcare provider as soon as possible. Our experience combined with timely detection can help avoid complications in the future.