The issue of genital warts removal is not a simple one.
While there are numerous different approaches and remedies, the actual virus that causes them can not be treated.
Generally speaking, the body's own immune system will eventually deal with the virus but it still means that you need to consider the best way for you to approach the removal of your genital warts.
Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that is normally transmitted through sexual contact.
Although it won't generally be a serious condition, it is a problem that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.
The virus has potential to lead to cervical cancer for women and cancer of the penis or anus for men.
This is not a common problem, but it's not worth taking the risk of just doing nothing so make sure that you seek professional advice.
Apart from issues relating to the actual virus, most people also want to know what they can do about genital warts removal.
This is because the warts themselves can become unsightly and even a real physical problem over time.
Here are just some of the options that are available: Topical Medication This is commonly used as a first step and can come as a gel or a cream.
While there are some types that are particularly strong, requiring application by a medical professional, there are others such as podofilox and imiquimod that can be safely applied at home.
They are relatively painless but do require daily application over a number of weeks.
You should also note that these products are not appropriate if you are pregnant as they get absorbed in the skin and potentially damage the health of your baby.
Surgical Removal There are four main types of procedures used for genital warts removal.
All of these are relatively minor surgical procedures that can be performed by doctors or specialists in their own surgeries.
The four procedures are:

1. Trichloracetic Acid (TCA) - is most effective on small moist areas of warts.
   It is applied directly to the warts once a week.
   It works by destroying the proteins contained in the subject cells.
   It can potentially destroy any tissue that it contacts so it must be used very carefully.
   It will generally take around six to ten weeks, with studies indicating that it has a success rate of 88%.
   
2. Cryosurgery - this procedure involves the freezing of abnormal cells.
   A chemical such as nitrous oxide is used directly on the warts and it works by destroying any diseased tissue.
   Cryosurgery is currently the most popular removal method as it is painless, has a high rate of success, and has a lower cost.
   
3. Electrocautery - is essentially the opposite approach to cryosurgery.
   It burns off the warts by using a low voltage electrical probe.
   This produces some level of pain so local anesthetic may be used for patients with a limited number of warts.
   Patients with larger or more frequent growths may even require a general anesthetic.
   Electrocautery brings some risk of scarring and infection.
   Antibiotics may be administered after the procedure.
   It may take up to a month for the relevant area of tissue to heal and the affected area may be swollen, red, and sore during this time.
   
4. Laser Surgery - may be considered if the warts are very large and difficult to remove.
   This procedure can be more expensive that other options and must be administered only trained specialists.
   

These are just some of the approaches to genital warts removal.
Always remember that treatment of any growths does not actually remove the HPV from your system so there is potential for the warts to return.