Looking at different pictures of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would want such tumors to appear on your body. But growths can form at the most inopportune moment and sometimes in extremely unpleasant places.
The same female genital papillomas, urethra or bladder papillomas in women are much more dangerous than ordinary warts on the body. How do I identify them, what do I do with them, and who do I contact? You will find the answer to these and many other questions in this article.
Causes of papillomas
The main causes of growths are the penetration of various strains of human papillomavirus into the body. Type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women aged 18 and 31. We will talk about them later.
Viruses of 16 species in females, 18 or 31 species in females are only a small part of the varieties that have been found so far. 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 the external manifestations and the complexity of the treatment of papilloma largely depend on the type of human papilloma virus in women.
The virus can penetrate in several ways:
- Sexual contacts.The most potentially dangerous route, as it transmits the virus of 31 types, as well as viruses of type 16 in women and 18. Many people believe that the manifestation of HPV is impossible if you use condoms. In fact, this is a fallacy, as 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 enter their body with an infection. These are the usual handshakes, hugs and kisses, as well as the use of common hygiene items, various tools, etc. This route of transmission is possible if there are any injuries, small wounds or scratches on the body.
Papilloma 16 types in women, 18 and 31 years are dangerous for their oncogenicity. That is, the probability of encountering cancerous tumors is much higher if type 18 virus is found in women aged 16 or 31 years.
The mere fact that the 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 her general condition and immune system.
There are special groups of risk factors that increase the likelihood of infection:
- Starting an active sex life too early. According to statistics, in most cases, women become infected with HPV before the age of 25.
- Regular change of partners.
- Frequent abortions. It is not uncommon for sexual intercourse to end in an 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 cause only cosmetic defects. Therefore, removing them is a simple need to get rid of growths that spoil the appearance of a woman. But there are situations when a girl must consult a doctor to get a full consultation and reveal all the details about the presence of the virus in the body.
It so happened that papillomas in women are more dangerous than in men. And here not only viruses of 31 species 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 treat papillomas. The detected papilloma 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 a gynecologist.
It is difficult to determine the growths of the internal organs, which may require a complete diagnosis of the body. When warts appear on the skin, the first thing you do is visit a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are important for women:
- Flat papillomas.Flat papillomas usually affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Warts on the body.They are formed due to exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Like the signs of flat growths. In such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Specified.It is usually found on the external labia and in areas that are sexually traumatized. New warts may appear near single growths, after which they merge into a neoplasm. It looks like cauliflower.
Micropapillomatosis in women manifests itself slightly differently. In general, such a phenomenon is considered the norm. However, if the signs that the photo shows, you should definitely check for papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the labia minora and presents as a number of small growths.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatment. The specialist is able to determine what caused the tumor, how to treat it and what kind of medicine to use.
Many women, seeing growths in themselves, panic because they are afraid of complications in the form of cancer. In fact, the percentage of such cases is insignificant and is caused only by gross violations in the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything right, do not injure or tear the growths, the likelihood of complications will be minimal.
But what are the possible consequences of human papillomaviruses for women?
- In most cases there are no complications. In addition, as the immune system is strengthened, sometimes it is not even necessary to resort to the removal of tumors. 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 cancer.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are found, you should visit a doctor periodically and do 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, ie it does not manifest itself in any way. This period can last from a few weeks from the time of infection to several years. It is not uncommon growths that do 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 refused.
Let's look at a few treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.It is recommended to apply folk remedies only when removing growths on the underwear. It is impossible to deal with such methods with intimate warts or in places with thin skin without consulting a doctor.
- Removal of papillomas.Appropriate 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.
- Gentle treatment of papillomas with drugs.Aimed at boosting immunity and suppressing the virus. These can be tablets, injections or topical ointments on the affected area.
If a woman is facing papillomas, you should definitely see a doctor. He will give specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.