At Your Appointment

Genital Warts Appointment Guide

Ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Answer two questions below to personalize your appointment guide.

• Have you or your loved one been diagnosed with genital warts?

  1. Yes, diagnosed
  2. No, undiagnosed
• Will this appointment be an in-office visit or an online/telehealth appointment?

  1. In-office visit
  2. Online/telehealth appointment
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Top Questions Your Doctor May Ask You About Genital Warts If you’re having a telehealth appointment, it's helpful to keep these things in mind. Test your computer or smartphone to make sure you can log in without difficulties. Since the doctor can’t examine you in person, be very specific about your symptoms. Print this appointment guide or write down your questions so you remember what to ask, and consider having someone sit with you to listen in. Have your medicines with you so you can show the doctor the labels and doses, and if you are interested in a specific treatment, be sure to ask about it.

• Please describe the symptoms and issues you’re having that led you to schedule this online appointment. Start at the beginning of this current episode and tell me how and when things have changed and progressed.
• What other medical conditions do you have?
• Are you pregnant or do you plan to become pregnant? (for women)
• Are you still having symptoms or visible warts?
• Have you been using your medicine as directed?
• When was your last Pap test and pelvic exam? (for women)
• What are your symptoms? Are you noticing them only on your genitals or other places, such as the area around your anus?
• When did you first notice these symptoms?
• Do you practice safe sex with a condom every time you have intercourse?
• Has your partner(s) been tested for STDs?
• Have you ever had an STD?
• Have you received the HPV vaccination?
• What side effects are you experiencing with your genital warts medicine?
• What is your main concern about a genital warts diagnosis?
• What new symptoms are you experiencing?

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Genital Warts Many people forget to ask important questions at their doctor's appointments. You may want to print or write these questions down before your appointment so you remember to get the answers you need.

• Do my symptoms mean I have genital warts?
• Could another medical condition be causing my symptoms?
• How do you diagnose genital warts?
• What treatments are available for genital warts?
• What are the potential complications of genital warts?
• Am I always contagious? How can I protect my partner from getting genital warts?
• How long does it take to get rid of a genital wart outbreak?
• Can genital warts come back?
• Should I have tests for other STDs?
• Should I still get the HPV vaccine?
• What screening do I need for complications of genital warts?
• Is there another treatment that would work better or with fewer side effects?
• Are my new or different symptoms related to my genital warts?
• What is the best treatment for my genital warts?

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