Patient Education about HPV and Genital Warts • In genital warts, the lesions spread over the penis and scrotum. Its treatment usually takes long time with close management. All possible difficulties, time period and recurrence chances must be delivered to the patient. • Educate the patient about them being a risk to others. Avoiding sex is the first most important step in the management of genital warts. • Highlight the important detail of prognosis of genital warts in women. It is very likely to resolve with adequate medical attention in 20-30% women. • Patient must be convinced to restrict any sexual activity as they are at high risk of contracting other STDs.