Looking at various photos of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would want such neoplasms to appear on their body. But growths can form at the most inopportune times, and sometimes in extremely unpleasant places.
The same papillomas on the female genitalia, 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 into the body of various strains of the human papillomavirus. A type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women ages 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 the 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, since 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 if a condom is used. In fact, this is an illusion, as the condom cannot 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 home.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 usual hygiene items, various tools, etc. This transmission route is possible if there are injuries, small wounds or scratches on the body.
Papilloma types 16 in women, 18 and 31 are dangerous because of their oncogenicity. That is, the probability of finding cancerous tumors is much higher if a type 18 virus is detected in women aged 16 or 31.
The very fact that a virus is present in the body, even if it is 16, 18 or 31 types, does not guarantee the mandatory manifestation of papillomas, and even more so the development of cancer. The development of HPV in the body of a woman is influenced by the general condition and the 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 membership changes.
- Frequent abortions. It is not uncommon for sexual intercourse to end in an unwanted pregnancy. The best remedy for many is abortion. But due to them, the internal structure of the genitals is disturbed, 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 only cause cosmetic defects. Therefore, its removal is a simple necessity to get rid of growths that spoil the appearance of women. But there are situations when a girl should definitely consult a doctor 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 play a role in women, 18 or 16 years old.
According to statistics, the probability of developing malignant neoplasms in the fair sex is higher. Therefore, it is essential to cure papillomas. Papilloma found in women is a sign for an early visit to the doctor.
What doctor treats papillomas? It already depends on where exactly the growths originated. If it is genital papillomas that affect the genitals and intimate areas, then you should go to the gynecologist.
It is difficult to independently determine growths on internal organs, therefore a full body diagnosis may be required. When warts appear on the skin, the first thing to do is consult a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are relevant for women:
- Flat papillomas.In general, flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Body warts.They form due to exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Like the signs of flat growths. With such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Targeted.It is usually found on the labia majora and in areas that are traumatized by sex. New warts may appear near single growths, after which they fuse into a single neoplasm. It looks like a cauliflower.
Micropapillomatosis in women manifests somewhat differently. In general, such a phenomenon is considered the norm. However, if the signs shown in the photograph, you should definitely check the papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the lips (labia minora) and presents as multiple small growths.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatment. A specialist can determine from what the neoplasm appeared, how to treat it and what type of medicine to use.
Many women, seeing growths on themselves, panic because they fear complications in the form of cancer. In fact, the percentage of such cases is insignificant and is due only to serious violations in the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything correctly, do not injure or pull out the growths, the likelihood of complications will be minimal.
But what consequences can human papillomaviruses cause in female representatives?
- In most cases, there are no complications. In addition, as the immune system strengthens, sometimes it is not even necessary to resort to the removal of neoplasms. They dissolve by themselves.
- One of the potential dangers is reproductive disorders.
- Another complication that HPV can cause is problems trying to get pregnant.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous tumors.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are found, you should periodically visit a doctor and carry out appropriate tests. If there are no external signs of a virus, it will not yet be superfluous to check for 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 time 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
All papillomas in women need treatment. Another question is whether women will need extraction treatment or if gentler methods can be dispensed with.
Let's see several treatment options:
- Treatment with home remedies.It is recommended to apply a treatment with home remedies only when growths are removed from underwear. It is impossible to deal with such methods with intimate warts or in places with thin skin without consulting a doctor.
- Papilloma removal.Relevant in cases where there are multiple growths, interfere with normal life, or cause physical discomfort. After papilloma removal, burning is a normal reaction, especially when it comes to cryodestruction or electrocoagulation. Laser therapy and radiosurgery are preferred, although they are more expensive.
- Sparing treatment of papillomas with drugs.Intended to enhance immunity and suppress the virus. These can be tablets, injections, or topical ointments to the affected area.
If a woman is facing papillomas, she should definitely visit a doctor. It will give specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.