Faced with the formation of neoplasms in the genital area, patients often prefer to keep silent about this circumstance, being ashamed to contact a specialist with such a delicate problem.
This is especially dangerous from the point of view that genital papillomas very often turn into malignant tumors, causing the development of an oncological process. Consider the main places of localization, causes and methods of treatment of papillomas on the genitals.
What causes papillomas in intimate places
Papillomas on the genitals are exclusively of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papilloma virus". Absolutely anyone can become a carrier of this viral agent, even by carefully following their own hygiene. The fact is that the infection occurs directly - by contact, by simply touching the skin of the virus carrier, as well as in the process of using common household items.
The sexual mechanism of virus transmission is the most active and ensures 100% infection through unprotected sexual contact. Considering the fact that on average about 85% of the world's population suffers from the papilloma virus, infection becomes almost inevitable.
Despite this, not all carriers are faced with the problem of neoplasm formation. The virus can remain dormant for a long time without appearing. In this case, its active reproduction occurs in the basal layer of the epidermis, which ultimately causes hyperplasia. The development of skin manifestations of genital papillomas requires the creation of certain conditions:
- Weakened immunity;
- Injuries and damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs;
- Hormonal stagnation or chronic diseases associated with endocrine disorders;
- The presence of bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuro-emotional stress;
- Strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and danger of genital papillomas
Most papillomas in the intimate area look like spiky papillae that can coalesce into lobed cauliflower-like structures. The color of such neoplasms varies from light pink to light red. In medicine, such epithelial growths are also called genital warts. The localization of warts in representatives of different sexes is somewhat different.
Papillomas in an intimate place in men:
- Papillomas on the head of the penis;
- Papillomas on the hollow member (directly on the body of the organ);
- Papillomas on the surface of the scrotum;
- Papillomas in the anus.
Papillomas in an intimate place in women:
- Papillomas on the lips;
- Papillomas in the vagina;
- Cervical papillomas;
- Papillomas in the uterus;
- Papillomas in the anus.
The formation of genital warts in the intimate area carries several dangers, the main of which is malignant degeneration. The fact is that some types of viruses are oncogenic, they integrate into the host's genome. Such a process can lead to a precancerous state or progressive oncology. This especially applies to cervical papillomas, which in 50% of cases provoke cancer.
In many countries, a system of vaccination of the fairer sex has been introduced, which helps to significantly reduce the risk, however, preventing such an occurrence is difficult because the symptoms of papilloma in women on the internal genital organs may not appear for a long time. As a result, the neoplasm is usually discovered during a gynecological examination.
Vaginal papillomas are felt with less bleeding and discomfort during intercourse, which reduces the quality of the patient's sexual life. In addition, this phenomenon can be characterized by a burning sensation and pain during urination, as well as abundant vaginal discharge.
Papillomas on the lips often cause complexes and self-doubt, which is related to the aesthetic component of the genitals. It should also be remembered that even benign neoplasms in intimate places can be injured during sexual contact, urination or active movement. The danger of mechanical damage to genital papillomas lies in the likelihood of serious bleeding and infection. In addition, a moist environment creates conditions that prevent rapid healing of the wound surface.
Diagnosis of genital papillomas
Often, a thorough physical examination by a specialist is enough to make a final diagnosis, but confirmation is carried out using PCR diagnostics, which allows the detection of papillomavirus in the patient's blood. In addition, depending on the localization of the neoplasm, additional diagnostic measures can be carried out:
- Anoscopy;
- ureteroscopy;
- Histological examination;
- Colposcopy.
How to treat papillomas in intimate places
Treatment of genital warts involves the use of a number of measures aimed at strengthening immunity and weakening the viral agent. Medicines and procedures should only be prescribed by a specialist. Also, a mandatory step in the treatment of papillomas is the removal of neoplasms, which can be done in the following ways:
- cryodestruction;
- Excision with radio waves;
- laser correction;
- Electrocoagulation;
- Surgical excision.
The best method for removing genital papillomas is laser therapy, which is carried out by vaporizing the neoplasm with a directed laser beam. The procedure lasts only a few minutes and does not cause significant discomfort to the patient, as it involves the use of local anesthesia. In the process of manipulation, the expert gets the opportunity to control the depth of exposure, which guarantees the effectiveness of the method and reduces the likelihood of relapse.
The undeniable advantage of laser destruction is the antiseptic properties of air, as well as the stimulation of regenerative processes in tissues. The opening of bleeding during laser therapy is excluded, because the vessels are subjected to thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients the removal of papillomas in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists of the medical center guarantee the efficiency and painlessness of the procedure, which is performed with the most modern laser equipment.