Looking at various photos of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would want such neoplasms to appear on your body. But growths can form at the most inopportune moment and sometimes in extremely unpleasant places.
The same papillomas on female genitals, in the urethra or papillomas of the bladder in women are much more dangerous than simple warts on the body. How to identify them, what to do with them and who to contact? You will find the answer to these and many other questions in this material.
Reasons for the formation of papillomas
The main causes of the growths are the penetration of various strains of the human papillomavirus into the body. A virus of type 16 is considered dangerous in women, 18 and 31. We will talk about them later.
Viruses of 16 types in women, 18 or 31 types in women are only a small fraction of the varieties that have been discovered to date. At the same time, scientists are confident that more than one species will be discovered in the near future.
The course of the disease, the nature of external manifestations and the complexity of papilloma treatment largely depends on the type of human papillomavirus in women.
The virus can penetrate in several ways:
- Sexual contacts.The most potentially dangerous route, because it transmits the virus of 31 types, as well as viruses of type 16 in women and 18. Many people think that the manifestation of HPV is impossible if you use condoms. In fact, this is a delusion, since the condom is not able to fully protect against HPV. What can we say about unprotected oral and anal sex, as well as the practice of non-traditional relationships.
- Contact and household.The second most popular way for women to get an infection into their body. These are the usual handshakes, hugs and kisses, as well as the use of common hygiene items, various tools, etc. This transmission path is possible if there are any injuries, small wounds or scratches on the body.
Papilloma 16 types in women, 18 and 31 are dangerous for their oncogenicity. That is, the likelihood of encountering cancerous tumors is much higher if a type 18 virus was detected in women, 16 or 31.
The very fact that a virus is present in the body, even if it is type 16, 18 or 31, does not guarantee the obligatory manifestation of papillomas, and even more so the development of cancer. The development of HPV in a woman's body is influenced by the general condition and the immune system.
There are special groups of risk factors that increase the likelihood of infection:
- Too early initiation of an active sex life. According to statistics, in most cases, women become infected with HPV before the age of 25.
- Regular changes of partners.
- Frequent abortions. It is not uncommon for intercourse to end in unwanted pregnancy. The best remedy for many is abortion. But because of them, the internal structure of the genitals is disrupted, which greatly simplifies the penetration of the virus.
- Presence of chronic gynecological diseases.
- Sexually transmitted diseases.
- Long-term use of oral contraceptives.
What is a papilloma? This is just an external manifestation of the virus that sits in a woman's body. Some papillomas only cause cosmetic defects. Therefore, their removal is a simple need to get rid of the growths that spoil the woman's appearance. But there are situations when a girl must definitely consult a doctor in order to get a full consultation and reveal all the details of the presence of a virus in the body.
It so happened that papillomas in women are more dangerous than in men. And here not only viruses of 31 types in women, 18 or 16 play a role.
According to statistics, the likelihood of developing malignant neoplasms in the fairer sex is higher. Therefore, it is imperative to cure papillomas. The papilloma found in women is a signal for an early visit to the doctor.
Which doctor treats papillomas? It already depends on where exactly the growths originated. If these are genital papillomas affecting the genitals and intimate areas, then you should go to the gynecologist.
It is difficult to independently determine growths on internal organs, therefore, a complete diagnosis of the body may be required. When warts appear on the skin, the first thing you do is see a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are relevant for women:
- Flat papillomas.Usually flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Body warts.They are formed due to exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Much like the signs of flat growths. With such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Pointed.Usually found on the outer labia and in areas that are traumatized by sex. New warts may appear near single growths, after which they merge into a single neoplasm. It looks like a cauliflower.
Micropapillomatosis in women manifests itself somewhat differently. In general, such a phenomenon is considered the norm. However, if the signs that the photograph shows, you should definitely check the papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the labia (labia minora) and presents as multiple small growths.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatment. A specialist is able to determine from what the neoplasm appeared, how to treat it and what kind of medicine to use.
Many women, seeing growths in themselves, panic, because they fear complications in the form of cancer. In fact, the percentage of such cases is insignificant and is caused only with gross violations in the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything correctly, do not injure or tear off the growths, the likelihood of complications will be minimal.
But what consequences can human papillomaviruses provoke regarding female representatives?
- In most cases, there are no complications. Moreover, as the immune system strengthens, sometimes it is not even necessary to resort to removing neoplasms. They dissolve on their own.
- One of the potential dangers is reproductive disorders.
- Another complication that HPV can cause is problems when trying to get pregnant.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous growths.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are found, you need to periodically visit a doctor and take appropriate tests. If there are no external signs of a virus, it will still not be superfluous to check the fact of its presence.
Practice shows that many women have HPV in a latent state, that is, it does not manifest itself in any way. This period can last from several weeks from the moment of infection to several years. It is not uncommon for growths to not form throughout life, despite the presence of a virus in the body.
Treatment
Every papilloma in women needs treatment. Another question is whether women will need treatment by removal, or more gentle methods can be dispensed with.
Let's look at several treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.It is recommended to apply treatment with folk remedies only when removing underwear growths. It is impossible to deal with such methods with intimate warts or on places with thin skin without consulting a doctor.
- Removal of papillomas.Relevant in cases where there are multiple growths, they interfere with normal life or cause physical discomfort. After removal of the papilloma, burning is a normal reaction, especially when it comes to cryodestruction or electrocoagulation. Laser therapy and radiosurgery are preferred, although more expensive.
- Sparing treatment of papillomas with medicines.Aimed at enhancing immunity and suppressing the virus. These can be tablets, injections, or topical ointments to the affected area.
If a woman is faced with papillomas, you should definitely visit a doctor. He will give specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.