Faced with the formation of neoplasms in the genital area, patients often prefer to hide this fact, being shy to contact a specialist with such a delicate problem.
It is especially dangerous from the point of view that genital papillomas quite often turn into malignant tumors, provoking the development of an oncological process. Consider the main locations, causes and methods of treatment of papillomas on the genitals.
What causes papillomas in intimate areas
Papillomas on the genitals are only of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papilloma virus". Absolutely anyone can become a carrier of this virus, even with careful monitoring of their hygiene. The fact is that the infection occurs directly - through contact, with a simple touch to the skin of the virus carrier, as well as in the process of using ordinary household items.
The sexual mechanism of virus transmission is the most active and ensures 100% infection through unprotected sexual contact. Considering the fact that on average about 85% of the world's population suffers from the papillomavirus, infection becomes almost inevitable.
Nevertheless, not all carriers face the problem of neoplasm formation. The virus can remain inactive for a long time without manifesting itself. In this case, its active reproduction takes place in the basal layer of the epidermis, which eventually leads to hyperplasia. For the development of skin manifestations of genital papillomas, it is necessary to create certain conditions:
- Weakened immunity;
- Injuries and damage to the genital mucosa;
- Hormonal failure or chronic diseases associated with disorders of the endocrine system;
- The presence of bad habits;
- Stress, excessive work, neuro-emotional stress;
- A strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and dangers of papillomas on the genitals
Most papillomas in the intimate area look like pointed papillae, which can merge to form lobed structures that resemble cauliflower. The color of such neoplasms varies from pale pink to bright red. In medicine, such epithelial formations are also called genital warts. The localization of warts is slightly different for representatives of different sexes.
Papillomas in an intimate place in men:
- Papillomas on the head of the penis;
- Papillomas on the cavity element (directly on the body of the organ);
- Papillomas on the surface of the scrotum;
- Papillomas in the anal area.
Papillomas in an intimate place in women:
- Papillomas on the labia;
- papillomas in the vagina;
- Cervical papillomas;
- Papillomas in the uterus;
- Papillomas in the anal area.
The formation of genital warts in the intimate area poses several dangers, the main of which is malignant degeneration. The fact is that some types of the virus are oncogenic by integrating into the genome of the carrier. Such a process can lead to a precancerous condition or advanced oncology. This is especially true of cervical papillomas, which provoke cancer in 50% of cases.
In many countries, a vaccination system has been introduced for the fair sex, which helps to significantly reduce the risks, however, preventing such a phenomenon is difficult, because the symptoms of papilloma in women on the internal genital organs may not appear for a long time. As a result, a neoplasm is usually detected during a gynecological examination.
Vaginal papillomas make themselves felt with slight bleeding and discomfort during sexual intercourse, which reduces the quality of the patient's sexual life. In addition, this phenomenon can be characterized by a burning sensation and pain during urination, as well as abundant discharge from the vagina.
Papilloma on the labia often creates complexes and self-doubts related to the aesthetic component of the genitals. It should also be understood that even benign neoplasms in intimate areas can be injured during sexual contact, urination or active movement. The danger of mechanical damage to genital papillomas is the possibility of heavy bleeding and infection. In addition, the moist environment creates conditions that prevent rapid healing of the wound surface.
Diagnosis of genital papillomas
Often, a thorough physical examination is enough for a specialist to make a final diagnosis, but confirmation is made using PCR diagnostics, which allows the detection of the papilloma virus in the patient's blood. In addition, depending on the localization of the tumor, additional diagnostic measures can be performed:
- Anoscopy;
- ureteroscopy;
- Histological examination;
- Colposcopy.
How to treat papillomas in intimate places
Treatment of genital warts involves the use of a complex of measures aimed at strengthening immunity and weakening the viral agent. Medicines and procedures may only be prescribed by a specialist. Also, a mandatory step in the treatment of papillomas is the removal of neoplasms, which can be done in the following ways:
- cryodestruction;
- Radio wave cutting;
- laser correction;
- Electrocoagulation;
- Surgical excision.
The best method for eliminating genital papillomas is laser therapy, which is performed by vaporizing the neoplasm with a directed laser beam. The procedure takes only a few minutes and does not cause significant discomfort to the patient, as local anesthesia is used. In the process of manipulation, the specialist gets the opportunity to control the depth of exposure, which guarantees the effectiveness of the method and reduces the likelihood of relapse.
The indisputable advantage of laser destruction is the antiseptic properties of the beam, as well as the stimulation of regenerative processes in tissues. Bleeding opening during laser therapy is excluded, as blood vessels are subjected to thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients the removal of papillomas in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists of the medical center guarantee the effectiveness and painlessness of the procedure, which is performed using the latest laser equipment.