Looking at various photos of female papillomas, hardly anyone wants 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 in the female genitals, urethra or bladder papillomas 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.
Causes of papillomas
The main causes of growth are the entry of various strains of the human papillomavirus into the body. The type 16 virus is considered dangerous for women 18 and 31. We'll talk about them later.
16 types of viruses in women, 18 or 31 viruses in women are only a small part of the varieties discovered so far. At the same time, scientists are confident that several species will be discovered in the near future.
The course of the disease, the nature of the external manifestations and the complexity of the treatment of papilloma depend to a large extent on the type of human papillomavirus in women.
A virus can enter in several ways:
- Sexual contacts.The most dangerous route is because it carries type 31 viruses, as well as type 16 and 16 viruses for women and 18. Many people think that HPV is not possible if they use condoms. In fact, this is a delusion because a condom cannot completely protect against HPV. What can we say about unprotected oral and anal sex, as well as the practice of unconventional relationships.
- Contact person and household.The second most popular way for women to become infected is through their bodies. These are the usual handshakes, hugs and kisses, as well as the use of ordinary hygiene items, various tools, etc. This transmission pathway is possible if there are any injuries, minor wounds or scratches on the body.
16 women with papillomas 18 and 31 are dangerous due to oncogenicity. That is, the likelihood of developing cancer is much higher if the virus was detected in type 18 or 16 women.
The mere fact that the body has a virus, even if it is type 16, 18 or 31, does not guarantee the mandatory development of papillomas and even more so the development of cancer. The development of HPV in a woman's body is affected by her general condition and immune system.
There are specific groups of risk factors that increase the likelihood of infection:
- Active sex life started too early. According to statistics, in most cases, women become infected with HPV before the age of 25.
- Regular partner changes.
- Frequent abortions. Often sexual intercourse ends with an unwanted pregnancy. The best remedy for many is abortion. But they disrupt the internal structure of the genitals, which greatly simplifies the entry of the virus.
- Presence of chronic gynecological diseases.
- Sexually transmitted diseases.
- Long-term use of oral contraceptives.
What is papilloma? This is just an external expression of the virus in the woman's body. Some papillomas cause only cosmetic defects. Therefore, their removal is a simple need to get rid of growths that spoil a woman's appearance. But there are situations when the girl must consult a doctor to get a full consultation and reveal all the information about the presence of the virus in the body.
It so happened that papillomas are more dangerous for women than for men. And here not only 31 types of viruses play a role for women, 18 or 16 viruses.
According to statistics, malignant neoplasms are more likely to occur in the fairer sex. Therefore, it is imperative to treat papillomas. Papilloma found in women is a signal of a timely doctor's visit.
Which doctor treats papillomas? It already depends on exactly where the growths originated. If these are genital papillomas that affect the genitals and intimate areas, then you should see a gynecologist.
It is difficult to independently detect growths on the internal organs, so a complete body diagnosis may be required. When warts appear on the skin, you first see a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are important for women:
- Flat papillomas.Flat papillomas usually affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Body warts.They are formed by exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Similar to flat growth signs. Such neoplasms often diagnose precancerous conditions of the cervix;
- Specified.Usually located on the outer labia and in places injured by sex. New warts may appear near individual growths and then merge into a single neoplasm. It looks like cauliflower.
Micropapilomatosis is slightly different in women. This phenomenon is usually considered the norm. However, if the signs show a photo, you should definitely check for papillomatosis infections. Micropapilomatosis affects the labia minora and manifests as several small growths.
Consequences
Symptoms and treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor. The specialist is able to determine where the neoplasm appeared, how to treat it and what medicine to use.
Many women panic when they see growth in themselves for fear of complications in the form of cancer. In fact, the percentage of such cases is insignificant and is caused only by gross irregularities in the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything right, do not injure and tear the growths, the chances of complications will be minimal.
But what are the consequences of human papillomaviruses for women?
- In most cases there are no complications. In addition, as the immune system strengthens, it is sometimes not even necessary to remove the neoplasms. They dissolve on their own.
- One of the potential dangers is reproductive disorders.
- Another complication that HPV can cause is problems trying to conceive.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous growths.
To avoid the unpleasant consequences of showing signs of HPV, you should see your doctor periodically and have appropriate tests performed. If the virus does not show any external signs, it will still not be necessary to check for its presence.
Practice shows that many women have a latent condition for HPV, that is, it does not manifest itself in any way. This period can range from several weeks from the time of infection to several years. Despite the fact that growths do not develop throughout life, despite the presence of the virus in the body.
Treatment
Every female papilloma needs treatment. Another question is whether women will need treatment with removal, or whether more gentle methods can be abandoned.
Let's look at several treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.It is recommended to use folk treatment only to remove underwear growths. Without consulting a doctor it is impossible to deal with such methods with intimate warts or areas with thin skin.
- Removal of papillomas.Accordingly, in cases where there are several 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 desirable, although more expensive.
- Papilloma treatment with medication.The goal is to improve immunity and suppress the virus. These can be tablets, injections or topical ointments on the affected area.
If a woman has papillomas, it is worth seeing a doctor. She will make specific recommendations depending on the current situation and the nature of the disease.