Looking at various photos of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would want such neoplasms to appear on your body. But growths can be created at the most inopportune moment and sometimes in extremely uncomfortable places.
The same papillomas on the female genitalia, in the urethra or bladder papillomas in women are much more dangerous than simple warts on the body. How to recognize 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 papilloma
The main causes of growths are the penetration of different strains of human papilloma virus into the body. The type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women, 18 and 31. We will talk about them later.
Viruses of 16 species in women, 18 or 31 types in women are only a small part of the varieties that have been discovered to date. At the same time, scientists are confident that more 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 papillomas largely depend on the type of human papilloma virus in women.
The virus can penetrate in several ways:
- Sexual contacts.The most dangerous way because it transmits type 31 virus, as well as type 16 viruses in women and 18 years. Many people think that the manifestation of HPV is impossible if you use condoms. In fact, this is a misconception, because a condom is not able to completely 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 women get an infection into their body. These are the usual handshakes, hugs and kisses, as well as the use of the usual hygienic necessities, various tools, etc. This mode of transmission is possible if there are injuries, small wounds or scratches on the body.
Papilloma 16 types in women, 18 and 31 years are dangerous because of their oncogenicity. That is, the probability of encountering tumor cancers is much higher if the type 18 virus is detected in women, 16 or 31 years old.
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 partner changes.
- Frequent abortions. It is not uncommon for sex to end in an unwanted pregnancy. The best remedy 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? This is just an external manifestation of the virus sitting in a woman’s body. Some papillomas cause only cosmetic defects. Therefore, their removal is a simple need to get rid of growths that spoil a woman’s appearance. But there are situations when a girl definitely needs to see a doctor to get a full consultation and reveal all the details of the presence of the virus in the body.
It so happened that papillomas are more dangerous in women than in men. Here, too, not only viruses of type 31 in women, 18 or 16 years old, play a role.
According to statistics, the probability of developing malignant neoplasms in the fairer sex is higher. Therefore, it is imperative to cure papillomas. A papilloma found 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 that affect the genitals and intimate parts, then you need to go to a gynecologist.
It is difficult to determine the growths on the internal organs on your own, so a complete diagnosis of the body may be needed. When warts appear on the skin, the first thing to do is visit a dermatologist.
Views
Several groups of neoplasms are relevant for women:
- Flat papillomas.Usually flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Warts on the body.Occur due to exposure to the safest strains of the virus;
- Reverse.Similar to the signs of straight growths. With such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Featured.It is usually found on the outer lips and in areas that are traumatized by sex. New warts can appear near individual growths, after which they merge into a single neoplasm. It looks like cauliflower.
Micropapillomatosis in women manifests itself somewhat differently. Such a phenomenon is generally considered the norm. However, if the signs shown by the photo you should definitely check for papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the lips (labia minora) and presents as a multiple small growth.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatment. The specialist can determine on the basis of which the neoplasm appeared, how to treat it and what kind of medicine to use.
Many women, seeing the growth on 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 consequences can human papilloma viruses cause on female representatives?
- In most cases there are no complications. Moreover, as the immune system strengthens, sometimes it is 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 is problems trying to conceive.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous growths.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are found, you must visit a doctor from time to time and take appropriate tests. If there are no external signs of the 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 for growths not to form throughout life, despite the presence of the virus in the body.
Treatment
Every papilloma in women needs treatment. Another question is whether women will need removal by removal or can get rid of gentler methods.
Let's look at a few treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.Treatment with folk remedies is recommended only when the growths of underwear are removed. It is impossible to cope with such methods in 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 more expensive.
- Economical treatment of papillomas with drugs.Aimed at boosting immunity and fighting viruses. These can be tablets, injections or topical ointments on the affected area.
If a woman faces papillomas, be sure to see a doctor. They will give specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.