Looking at several pictures of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would like these neoplasms to appear on their body. But growths can form at the most inopportune moment and sometimes in extremely unpleasant places.
The same papillomas on female genitals, urethra or bladder papillomas in women are far 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 growth are the penetration of several strains of human papillomavirus into the body. A type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women aged 18 and 31. We'll talk about them later.
Viruses of 16 types in women, 18 or 31 types in women are just a small fraction of the varieties that have been discovered 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 depends a lot on the type of human papillomavirus in women.
The virus can penetrate in several ways:
- Sexual contacts.The most potentially dangerous route, as it transmits the virus of 31 types, in addition to the type 16 viruses in women and 18. Many people think that the manifestation of HPV is impossible to use a condom. In fact, this is an illusion, since 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 family.The second most popular way for women to infect the body. They are the usual handshakes, hugs and kisses, as well as the use of common hygiene items, various utensils, etc. This transmission route is possible if there are injuries, minor injuries or scratches on the body.
Papilloma types 16 in women, 18 and 31 are dangerous due to their oncogenicity. That is, the probability of finding cancerous tumors is much greater if a type 18 virus is detected in women, 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, the development of cancer. The development of HPV in the 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:
- Very early initiation of 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.
- Prolonged use of oral contraceptives.
What is a papilloma? This is just an external manifestation of the virus that remains in the woman's body. Some papillomas cause only cosmetic defects. Therefore, its removal is a simple need to get rid of the growths that impair the woman's appearance. But there are situations where a girl should definitely see a doctor for 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 are not just viruses of 31 types in women, 18 or 16 years old.
According to statistics, the likelihood of developing malignancies in the weaker sex is greater. Therefore, it is imperative to cure papillomas. The papilloma found in women is a signal for an early medical consultation.
Which doctor treats papillomas? It already depends on where exactly the growth originated. If it is genital papillomas that affect the genitals and intimate areas, you should go to the gynecologist.
It is difficult to independently determine growths in internal organs, so a complete diagnosis of the body may be necessary. When warts appear on the skin, the first thing to do is to consult a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are relevant to women:
- Flat papillomas.Generally, flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Body warts.They are formed due to exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Inverted.Much like signs of flat growth. With these 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 close to single growths, after which they merge into a single neoplasm. It looks like a cauliflower.
Micropapillomatosis in women manifests itself a little differently. In general, this phenomenon is considered the norm. However, if the signs the photo shows, you should definitely check for papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the lips (small lips) and presents itself as several small growths.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatment. A specialist can determine where the cancer originated, how to treat it and what type of medication to use.
Many women, seeing growth 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 serious violations in the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything correctly, do not hurt or pluck growths, the likelihood of complications will be minimal.
But what consequences can human papillomaviruses have on women?
- In most cases, there are no complications. In addition, as the immune system strengthens, it is sometimes not even necessary to resort to the removal of neoplasms. They dissolve on their own.
- One of the potential dangers is reproductive disorders.
- Another complication that HPV can cause are problems when trying to get pregnant.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous tumors.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are found, you need to visit a doctor periodically and do the appropriate tests. If there are no external signs of a virus, it is not superfluous to check the fact of 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 moment of infection, to several years. It is not uncommon for growths not to form over a lifetime, 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 milder methods can be dispensed with.
Let's look at several treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.It is recommended to apply treatment with folk remedies only when removing bulges from underwear. It is impossible to deal with these methods on intimate warts or on places with thin skin without consulting a doctor.
- Removal of papillomas.Relevant in cases where there are multiple growths, they interfere with normal life or cause physical discomfort. After papilloma removal, burning is a normal reaction, especially when it comes to freezing or electrocoagulation. Laser therapy and radiosurgery are preferred, although they are more expensive.
- Spare treatment of papillomas with medications.It aims to increase immunity and suppress the virus. They can be pills, injections or topical ointments for the affected area.
If a woman has papillomas, you should definitely visit a doctor. He will make specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.