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Do you know the difference between a vulva and a vagina? What about the penis, foreskin and testicles? Does size matter? How much do you know about breasts? Have you ever checked your breasts? This blog post was co-written by the International Student Health Hub team and Rainbow, an international […]
Do you want to have sex? This might feel like an obvious question, but it’s important to ask yourself if you are ready to have sex and why you want to have sex. There can be a lot of pressure around sex, and it’s important that you only have sex […]
Are you new to Sydney and looking to find your community? ACON has you covered with their ‘Top 5 tips for finding your community when you arrive in Sydney! – LGBTQ edition’. This month, the International Student Health Hub is sharing a blog post written by our wonderful friends over […]
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Genital warts are lumps on the skin around the penis, vagina or anus (bottom) and caused by an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is very common. In fact, more than 75% of people will have this type of infection at some point in their life.
Genital warts are lumps on the skin around the penis, vagina or anus (bottom) and caused by an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is very common. Genital warts are usually painless and can disappear without treatment.
Genital warts (genital HPV) can be passed from person to person through skin to skin contact when you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has them. Genital warts usually appear from 3-12 months after getting HPV.
Genital warts aren’t part of a routine STI test. It you see any new lumps on your genitals, you can get checked for genital warts by having a doctor or nurse check the skin of the genitals. If you have genital warts, you should get tested for other STIs. STI tests are easy, confidential and nothing to be ashamed about.
You can get an STI test at your local doctor, a sexual health clinic and some university health clinics. You can call the Sexual Health Infolink on
1800 451 624 (free call) to find the closest service to you. STI tests are easy, confidential and nothing to be ashamed about.
Genital warts can stay the same, get worse or go away without treatment. Most people want them treated. You can treat genital warts with a special paint or cream that you get from your doctor.
If you would like an interpreter to help you access health services or information, you can contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.