HPV-Tired of warts!
I noticed a raised bump back in summer of 2023 down there but didn’t pay much attention. Gradually it became bigger, so I was worried and started searching online, that’s when I got to know about HPV. I booked an appointment with the doctor and she confirmed, i was heartbroken and felt like my life has ended. Doctor asked me to get the vaccine and thankfully it was covered under my benefits so I got it. I started freezing treatment in Jan 2024. Doctor also prescribed a topical cream so I was doing both. The warts weren’t going away and only increasing in number. My stress level was sky high. Doctor referred me to a dermatologist, she started with her spray-cryotherapy once a month and changed the topical cream, it helped a lil but the warts were still there. Treatment kept going. Dermatologist gave up, so went back to the doctor. Cryotherapy again, once every two weeks, warts still there. Overall I think they were max 7-8 at different locations around vagina, kept changing locations though.
I think one mistake I was doing was, shaving, I later read on reddit that I shouldn’t do it. So I stopped shaving 4 months back. I still have three PERSISTENT warts that refuse to go away. Getting freezing every two weeks but I am tired. They are comparatively flat now but STILL THERE. Doctor has again referred to a dermatologist but it will take 3-6 months for sure to get a call back. I guess they would do a biopsy to see what’s actually going on or do some other treatment to make them go away.
Honestly, I am depressed to be dealing with all this alone. No sex life because I don’t want to spread this to anyone. I would appreciate if anyone can share their experience and how they were able to get rid of these. It’s been 3 years and nothing is helping.
Thanks
Posted Jul 23, 2026, 5:09 AM UTC