Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is an STI. If you think that you might have genital warts, be aware that it is contagious and can be transmitted to your partner through physical contact. Birth control pills like Yasmin do not offer protection against genital warts, so go see a doctor and get it checked out before you risk infecting your partner.
What do they look like?
Genital warts can vary in appearance. Some can be small, flat, skin colored bumps, while others can be very small bumps that take the shape of cauliflower. Genital warts for men can grow on the penis, close to the anus, or between the scrotum and the penis. In women, genital warts can grow on the vulva or in the perineal area, or in the vagina or on the cervix. Genital warts can vary in size and can even be so small that you may not even be aware that they are there.
What does it mean?
If you have genital warts or suspect that you might, go see a doctor immediately. Caused by HPV, genital warts can be dangerous as HPV is linked to some cancers including cancer of the vulva and penis. Your doctor may be able to diagnose genital warts just by seeing them, and can track cervical changes in women by doing a pap smear. Diagnosing genital warts can be difficult because it has a long incubation period. This means that it can be months after you are infected before you notice any symptoms, and women sometimes do not notice any symptoms at all as genital warts can grow inside the vagina.
The good news is that genital warts can be treated. Don’t try to treat them yourself, it’s best to get it seen to professionally.  Your doctor may recommend having them removed. Never use over the counter wart removing chemicals in the genital area.