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How Harmful Is Genital Warts During Pregnancy?
I am 26 years old. I am 10-11 weeks pregnant now with my first baby. But when I was 7 weeks pregnant, during my first pre-natal check-up, my obstetrician noticed I have genital warts. Although I did not have any symptoms such as itching, or urinary problems, my obstetrician thought about treating the warts. However, I ve read some articles from medical websites that the growth of the warts are supported by the pregnancy due to elevated levels of estrogen. And that they resolve eventually when the pregnancy is over. I m just wondering, should I be concerned about this? Will there be serious harmful effects to the baby? And am I considered as under High-Risk Pregnancy?
Wed, 6 May 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Genital warts are viral infection, and when they are present, normal delivery can lead to infection in the baby.
Genital warts do grow in pregnancy and hence should be removed.
Yes, pregnancy with genital warts is considered as a high risk pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
Genital warts do grow in pregnancy and hence should be removed.
Yes, pregnancy with genital warts is considered as a high risk pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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