Sexual Health & STDs: Treatments
Human papillomavirus vaccine
02/27/08, HealthwiseBefore receiving HPV vaccine, tell your doctor if you have a high fever or signs of infection, a weak immune system, a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, or if you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
Trichomoniasis - When To Call a Doctor
07/22/08, HealthwiseCall your health professional immediately if you:
Antibiotics for syphilis
10/02/07, HealthwiseAntibiotics destroy the bacteria that cause syphilis.
AIDS-related lymphoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
09/25/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of AIDS-related lymphoma. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for genital warts
07/02/08, HealthwiseThe loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to remove genital warts by heating the margin of the area to be removed, separating the wart from the skin.
Kunecatechins (topical)
01/30/07, HealthwiseBefore using kunecatechins, tell your doctor if you have human papilloma virus (HPV), HIV or AIDS, or a weak immune system (from disease or medications such as steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation treatments).
Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) for genital warts
07/02/08, HealthwiseCryotherapy (cryosurgery) destroys genital warts by freezing them with liquid nitrogen.
Laser surgery for genital warts
07/02/08, HealthwiseA laser can be used to destroy genital warts.
Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Treatment Overview
07/02/08, HealthwiseThere is no cure for HPV, but warts and cell changes can be treated. HPV infection that causes an abnormal Pap test will be treated differently than the HPV types that cause genital warts.
Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Home Treatment
07/02/08, HealthwiseHome treatments may not cure HPV and genital warts. But a doctor may prescribe medicine that you can use at home, such as podofilox lotion or gel or imiquimod cream.
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