How long does HPV vaccination take to work for genital warts?

A vaccine trains the immune system to recognise selected HPV types before exposure. It cannot remove a wart that is already present, and it does not treat every HPV type. Someone who has received vaccination can still need assessment for a new or persistent growth, because not every genital bump is a wart and other conditions can look similar.

Complete the schedule advised for your age and health circumstances, and keep the vaccination record. If warts are present, arrange a sexual-health or medical assessment to confirm the diagnosis and discuss treatments that remove visible lesions.

Arrange an assessment for bleeding, pain, rapid growth, ulceration, discharge, or a lump that does not look like your previous warts. Seek prompt care for severe pain, fever, or difficulty passing urine.

Which vaccine schedule applies to me, what HPV types does it cover, and how should existing genital warts be treated? Ask whether a persistent lesion needs testing and how to protect partners.