Looking at various photos of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would like such neoplasms to appear on your body. But growths can form at the most inconvenient time and sometimes in extremely unpleasant places.
The same papillomas on the female genitals, in the urethra or the 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 answers to these questions and many more in this material.
Reasons for papilloma formation
The main causes of these growths are the penetration of various strains of the human papillomavirus into the body. A type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women between the ages of 18 and 31. We will talk about this later.
Viruses of 16 types in females, 18 or 31 types in females represent only a small fraction of the varieties discovered to date. At the same time, scientists are convinced 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 interference.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 think that the manifestation of HPV is impossible if you use condoms. In fact, it is an illusion, because the condom is not able to completely protect itself against HPV. What 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 get 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 route of transmission is possible in case of injuries, small wounds or scratches on the body.
Papilloma 16 types 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 16, 18 or 31 types, 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 initiation into 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 abortions. It is not uncommon for intercourse to end in an unwanted pregnancy. The best medicine for many is abortion. But because of 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? It is only an external manifestation of the virus that is found in a woman's body. Some papillomas only cause cosmetic defects. Therefore, their removal is a simple need to get rid of the growths that spoil the appearance of the woman. But there are situations when a girl should definitely see a doctor in order to get a full consultation and reveal all the details of the presence of a virus in the body.
It turns out 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. Hence, it is imperative to cure papillomas. The papilloma found in women is a signal for an early visit to the doctor.
Which doctor treats papillomas? It already depends on the exact origin of the growths. If these are genital papillomas affecting the genitals and intimate areas, 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 you do is see a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are relevant to women:
- Flat papillomas.Usually flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Body warts.They are formed following exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Just like the signs of flat growth. With such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Pointed.Usually found on the outer lips and in areas traumatized by sex. New warts may appear near single 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 photo shows, you should definitely check papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the labia (labia minora) and occurs as multiple small growths.
Consequences
Symptoms and treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor. A specialist is able to determine from what the neoplasm appeared, how to treat it and what kind 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 gross violations of the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything correctly, do not injure or tear the growths, the risk of complications will be minimal.
But what consequences can human papillomaviruses have on 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 removal of neoplasms. They dissolve on their own.
- Reproductive disorders are one of the potential dangers.
- Another complication that HPV can cause is difficulty getting pregnant.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous tumors.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are detected, you should periodically consult a doctor and pass the appropriate tests. If there is no external sign of a virus, it still will not be superfluous to verify the fact of its presence.
Practice shows that many women have latent HPV, that is, it does not manifest itself in any way. This period can last for 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.
Processing
Every papilloma in women needs treatment. Another question is whether women will need withdrawal treatment, or if gentler methods can be omitted.
Let's look at several 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 such methods with intimate warts or on thin-skinned places without consulting a doctor.
- Removal of papillomas.Relevant 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 preferred, although more expensive.
- Sparing the treatment of papillomas with drugs.Aims to strengthen immunity and suppress the virus. These can be tablets, injections, or topical ointments in the affected area.
If a woman is faced with papillomas, you should definitely see a doctor. It will give specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.