Genital warts may cause a number of
problems during pregnancy.
Sometimes gential warts get larger
during pregnancy, making it difficult
to urinate.
If the warts are in the vagina, they
can make the vagina less elastic and
cause obstruction during child
birth.
Rarely, infants born to women with
genital warts develop warts in their
throats (laryngeal papillomatosis).
Although uncommon, it is a potentially
life-threatening condition for the
child, requiring frequent laser surgery
to prevent obstruction of the breathing
passages. Research on the use of
interferon therapy in combination with
laser surgery indicates that this drug
may show promise in slowing the course
of the disease.