Are genital warts common?
Although most HPV infections are suppressed by the body before they cause any problems, genital warts are the most common, visible HPV-related complication. Rates vary depending on age and population, but the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Disease estimates that about 1 out of 272 American adults get genital warts each year, or about 1 million people. Another estimate puts the lifetime risk of getting genital warts at an average of 10%. However, many go away on their own and most others go away with treatment.
