Looking at various photos of papillomas in women, almost no one would like 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 the 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 growths are the penetration of various strains of the human papillomavirus into the body. A type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women aged 18 and 31. We will talk about it later.
The 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 the treatment of papilloma largely depend 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 viruses of 31 types, as well as viruses of type 16 in women and 18. Many people think that the manifestation of HPV is impossible when using condoms. In reality, this is an illusion, as the condom is unable to fully protect itself from HPV. What can we say about unprotected oral and anal sex, as well as the practice of non-traditional relationships.
- Contact and family.The second most popular way for women to get an infection in 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 wounds, small wounds or scratches on the body.
16 types of papilloma 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 has been detected in women, 16 or 31 years old.
The very fact that a virus is present in the body, even if it is of 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 onset of an active sex life. According to statistics, in most cases, women are infected with HPV before the age of 25.
- Regular changes of partners.
- Frequent miscarriages. It is not uncommon for the relationship to end in an unwanted pregnancy. The best remedy for many is abortion. But due to 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 found in a woman's body. Some papillomas cause only cosmetic defects. Therefore, their removal is a simple necessity to get rid of the growths that spoil the appearance of the woman. But there are situations when a girl must definitely consult a doctor to get a full consultation and reveal all the details of the presence of a virus in the body.
It 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 probability of developing malignant neoplasms in the fairer sex is higher. Therefore, it is imperative to cure papillomas. 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 it is a question of genital papillomas that affect the genitals and intimate areas, 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 malignancies are relevant for women:
- Flat papillomas.Usually flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Warts of the body.They are formed due to exposure to safer strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Very similar to the signs of flat growths. With such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Pointed.It is usually found on the outer lips and in areas that are traumatized by sex. New warts may appear near individual 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 papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the labia (labia minora) and occurs as multiple small growths.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatments. A specialist is able to determine what the neoplasm appeared from, how to treat it and what type 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 by serious violations in the treatment or cure of neoplasms. If you do everything correctly, do not injure or tear the growths, the likelihood of complications will be minimal.
But what consequences can human papillomaviruses cause for female representatives?
- In most cases, there are no complications. Also, since the immune system is strengthened, sometimes it is not even necessary to resort to the removal of neoplasms. They dissolve on their own.
- One of the potential dangers is reproductive disorders.
- Another complication that HPV can cause is problems while trying to get pregnant.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous growths.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are detected, it is necessary to periodically visit a doctor and take the appropriate tests. If there are no external signs of a virus, it will still not be superfluous to check if it is present.
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 time of infection to several years. It is not uncommon for growths not to 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 removal treatment or whether more gentle methods can be dispensed with.
Let's take a look at different treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.It is recommended to apply treatment with folk remedies only when removing growths from underwear. It is impossible to treat with such methods with intimate warts or in places with thin skin without consulting a doctor.
- Removal of papillomas.Relevant in cases where multiple growths are present, 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, albeit more expensive.
- Sparing of treatment of papillomas with drugs.Aimed at enhancing immunity and suppressing the virus. These can be topical tablets, injections, or ointments in the affected area.
If a woman has 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.