Why Do I Have Bumps On My Penis?

Discovering a growth on your penis can be a very scary situation. Finding out the cause for your penis bumps is necessary to ensure not only your sexual health, but also the overall health of your body. There are a number of reasons why you have growths, and several of these underlying conditions may be the source of your issue. The best way to know for sure what is causing your growth is to make an appointment and see a licensed health care provider.

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Because HSV is a virus, there is no known cure. These lesions erupt when the HSV virus becomes active in your system. Most often, a sore will develop on the penis which can be highly contagious to your sexual partners. There are a number of medications on the market which can help to decrease the severity and longevity of the outbreak, but won’t protect your partner from contracting your illness. Any time you think that you may be experiencing a potential outbreak, avoid sexual contact until the virus goes back into remission.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

This virus also has no known cure and can lead to penile warts. These growths can be a large as the eraser on a standard pencil and be quite noticeable. There are over 100 strains of the HPV virus and each one can cause a different type of growth and on many areas of the body. HPV has also been implicated in an increase of cervical cancers in women, so straight or bisexual men who are positive for the HPV virus should tell their sexual partners about the risk of contracting this illness. HPV has also been found to cause anal cancer, so homosexual men who practice bare-back sex should also inform their sexual partners about this disease.

Pearly Penile Papules

The best case scenario for the cause of penis bumps is a condition known as pearly penile papules. These papules are benign and not contagious. Many times these growths will cover the whole perimeter of the penis and be noticeable to sexual partners. While these growths are not contagious, many men may feel apprehensive about their partners looking at their penis. There are a number of treatments available that will remove the growths from the penis. Consult a physician on the different forms of removal that may be right for you.

It is recommended that anyone noticing an abnormal growth on the penis contact a health care provider for diagnosis. It is possible that a growth could be the sign of a seriously dangerous underlying condition that must be treated immediately. Only a physician will know for sure if the bumps that you have require immediate attention.

By: Mike foley-Smith

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Mike is a fitness and nutrition nut. He understands that often men fail to even talk about their intimate health problems, let alone do anything to fix them. As such, he focuses her work on the off limit and less palatable health concerns that affect men. For more information and a free e-course on Penis Bumps go to BanishPenilePapules.com