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I've Had Genital Warts Since Childhood, From My Childhood Sexual Abuse, Has Anyone Else Here Had The Same/similar?
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I've had genital warts since I was 8 years of age, as a result of my childhood sexual abuse, they come and go, and most of the time cause no issues, however they appear to be getting worse, and deeper inside my vagina, at the moment, their excessively itchy, and bleeding a little, I've never sought treatment for them, but am starting to consider it, does anyone else have any experience of this?

My current GP doesn't even know about my sexual abuse, let alone my genital warts, they were picked… read more

posted December 8, 2016
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I was married to a guy who had a wart on his penis never affected me in anyway

posted December 12, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member Cryosurgery has been around since the early 90s and it kills the active cells. You'll always have it in your body but the surgery is not very invasive, is outpatient, and not very painful. You'll be so relieved when they're gone.

posted December 10, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I had personel health issues won should be ashamed of. I informed my GP in detail all the facts. He doesnt jugde me, He was because well informed give me the best treatment and im fine now.
Thus: take your GP in your trust. Even if it is difficult and uncomfortable.
Very important: Sexuelly abused children feel guilty and ashamed. This is false. You the victim.

posted December 8, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I also experienced wart's my doctor had froze them off 20 some years ago. Yes, please tell your doctor. This could turn into something serious

posted December 12, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Same happenef to me. Must have it treated ..my cause cancer. Not sure if you have children. It can effect the phetus. Right a little note to your Dr where you say due to abuse at age six. This has happened. Not comfortible discussing. Never had it treatef it is back. He will know exactly what to do.

posted December 10, 2016 (edited)

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