Some specialists may choose to apply a numbing cream in preparation for the treatment, to limit the sensation of pain. Before my appointment I was very nervous due to having a bad experience with getting it fitted ina different clinic. Place upside down on a flat surface and ‘charge’ the device by pressing down on the safety cap for 1 second. I have to say that Julie was the best coil fitter I have ever had the pleasure to experience (and I never thought I’d use the words pleasure and coil fitting in the same sentence!

Other reviews that I had read previously had all praised Julie, and after spending an hour with her on Tuesday afternoon, I was and still am overwhelmed with gratitude that I had been booked with her. We do not recommend over-the-counter medicine for genital warts, and pharmacy cryo treatments are not to be used on or near the genitals. Xylocaine (2% lignocaine gel) is a useful local anaesthetic to put on raw areas two minutes prior to passing urine or having a bowel motion. Cryotherapy (freezing off the wart with liquid nitrogen) can be done by a trained health practitioner.

Due to the temperature of the gas, after just a few seconds of use, the core of the wart will be reached and destroyed. In other cases, the body may rid itself of the virus by destroying any remaining HPV cells after wart removal.

However, Dr Praveen and Dr Parveen both made me feel completely at ease and did the most they could to ensure limited discomfort, all whilst explaining every step of the procedure to me. Unfortunately, none of the physical treatments for warts eradicate HPV which is the underlying cause of warts, so there is always a chance of recurrence. After the copper coil fitting, I was provided aftercare information and encouraged to contact the clinic if I have any further questions. We require your consent, to use analytics and marketing cookies to improve the site's performance and enhance your experience. I was quite nervous before going, only heard scary possibly painful things about having the coil fitted but as the only contraception without hormonal interference I felt I had no choice.When 'charging' the foam applicator it is important to stand the can on a suitable surface, so that the hands only come into contact with the dome-shaped safety cap as it is depressed. For more information on STIs, sexual health information, where to get tested and other sexual health services in your area, visit Sexually Transmitted Infections. If you’re not sure, then you need to see a doctor or send us a photo via our GP Photo Upload Service. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.