Patient's question:
Doctor, I would like to consult for a few minutes. I am currently more than one month pregnant, and yesterday I went to the hospital and found that I had many genital warts. They kept telling me to have surgery. After I had the laser surgery, it has been bleeding continuously. I am still pregnant, and now I have a slightly high temperature. The hospital said I need to take medicine tomorrow. I'm afraid the baby won't be able to handle it.Doctor's answer:
Genital warts are highly contagious. The human papillomavirus (HPV) in the mother's body may be transmitted to the fetus in utero, especially during labor, when the fetus is easily infected by virus-containing secretions. Without terminating early pregnancy, caution is required when treating genital warts in pregnant women. Many medications can interfere with fetal development and cause birth defects. It is necessary to seek treatment at a formal hospital's dermatology and venereology department, rather than relying on advertisements, to avoid being deceived. It is important to recognize that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are treatable. Do not be misled by improper promotions, believing that STDs cannot heal on their own or that they are incurable. The psychological stress caused by such misconceptions is also inappropriate.