 [ Symptoms ] what increases the risk of getting genital warts human papillomavirus [ Disease ] factors that increase the risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease such as hpv and genital warts include having multiple sex partners having high risk partners partner has multiple sex partners or hpv  infected sex partners having unprotected sexual contact not using condoms  having an impaired immune system if you have a high risk type of hpv and are using birth control pills for more than 5 years research suggests that this can increase your risk of getting cervical cancer 3 more research is needed but for more information see the topic cervical cancer webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated