Patients who are faced with the formation of new tumors in the genital area are ashamed to consult a specialist with such a delicate problem and want to erase this situation.
This is especially dangerous from the point of view that genital papilloma often turn into malignant tumors, provoking the development of the oncological process. Consider the main localization sites, causes and methods of treatment of genital papillomas.
Why papillomas appear in intimate places
Only genital papillomas are of viral origin and associated with human papillomavirus infection. Anyone can become a carrier of this viral agent, even if they carefully monitor their hygiene. In fact, infection occurs directly - through contact, simple contact with the skin of a carrier of the virus, as well as in the process of using common household items.
The sexual mechanism of transmission of the virus is the most active and ensures 100% infection through unprotected sex. On average, about 85% of the world's population is infected with papillomavirus, making infection almost inevitable.
However, not all carriers have the problem of developing new tumors. The virus can lie dormant for a long time without being seen. In this case, its active increase occurs in the basal layer of the epidermis, eventually causing hyperplasia. Certain conditions must be created for the development of skin manifestations of genital papillomas:
- Impairment of immunity;
- Injury and damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs;
- Chronic diseases associated with hormonal deficiency or endocrine disorders;
- Having bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuroemotional stress;
- Strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Genital papilloma types and risks
Most papillomas appear in the intimate area, and they can coalesce and form lobed structures resembling cauliflower. The color of such tumors varies from bright pink to bright red. In medicine, such an epithelial growth is also called a genital wart. The localization of warts in different sexes is slightly different.
Intimate papillomas in men:
- papillomas on the head of the penis;
- Papillomas in the hollow organ (directly in the body of the organ);
- Papillomas on the surface of the vegetable;
- Papillomas in the anus.
Papillomas in the intimate area in women:
- Papillomas on the lips;
- Papillomas inside the vagina;
- cervical papilloma;
- uterine papillomas;
- Papillomas in the anus.
The appearance of genital warts in the intimate area involves several risks, the main of which is malignant degeneration. In fact, some types of viruses become oncogenic and integrate into the host's genome. Such a process can lead to precancerous conditions or progressive oncology. This is especially true for cervical papillomas, which cause cancer in 50% of cases.
In many countries, the vaccination system for the fair sex has been introduced, which helps to significantly reduce the risks, but it is difficult to prevent this phenomenon, because in women, papilloma symptoms do not appear in the internal genital organs for a long time. As a result, the tumor is usually detected during a gynecological examination.
Papilloma of the vagina is felt during sexual intercourse with light bleeding and discomfort, which reduces the quality of the patient's sexual life. In addition, this phenomenon can be characterized by burning and pain during urination, as well as a lot of vaginal discharge.
Papilloma on the labia often creates complexes and self-doubt, which is associated with the aesthetic component of the genitals. It should also be understood that even benign tumors in intimate areas can be injured during sexual intercourse, urination, or active movement. The risk of mechanical damage to genital papillomas is the possibility of heavy bleeding and infection. In addition, a moist environment creates conditions that prevent rapid healing of the wound surface.
Diagnosis of genital papillomas
Often, a complete physical examination by a specialist is enough to make a final diagnosis, but confirmation is made using PCR diagnostics, which allows the detection of papillomavirus in the patient's blood. In addition, depending on the localization of the tumor, additional diagnostic measures may be performed:
- Anoscopy;
- ureteroscopy;
- histological examination;
- Colposcopy.
How to treat papilloma in intimate places
Treatment of genital warts involves the use of complex measures aimed at strengthening the immune system and weakening the viral agent. Medicines and procedures should be prescribed only by a specialist. Also, a mandatory step in the treatment of papillomas is the removal of tumors, which can be done in the following ways:
- cryodestruction;
- cutting radio waves;
- laser repair;
- electrocoagulation;
- Surgical excision.
The best way to remove genital papillomas is laser therapy, which is performed by vaporizing the neoplasm with a focused laser beam. The procedure takes a few minutes and does not cause significant discomfort to the patient, as it involves the use of local anesthesia. In the process of manipulations, the specialist has the opportunity to control the depth of the effect, which guarantees the effectiveness of the method and reduces the likelihood of relapse.
The undoubted advantage of laser removal is the antiseptic properties of the light, as well as the stimulation of regenerative processes in tissues. Bleeding during laser therapy is canceled because the vessels undergo thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics recommend to their clients to remove papilloma in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists of the medical center guarantee the effectiveness and painlessness of the procedure performed using the latest laser equipment.