Faced with the formation of a neoplasm in the genital area, patients often prefer to keep this situation quiet, ashamed to contact a specialist with such a complicated problem.
This is extremely dangerous from the point of view that genital papillomas often turn into malignant tumors, which trigger the development of oncological processes. Consider the main localization sites, causes and methods of treating genital papillomas.
What causes papilloma in intimate places
Genital papillomas are exclusively of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papillomavirus". Indeed, anyone can be a carrier of this viral agent, even if they monitor their own hygiene carefully. The fact is that the infection occurs directly - through contact, with simple contact with 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 provides 100% infection through unprotected sexual intercourse. Against the background of the fact that, on average, about 85% of the world's population suffers from papillomavirus, infection becomes almost inevitable.
Even so, 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 eventually causes hyperplasia. For the development of skin manifestations of genital papilloma, the creation of certain conditions is necessary:
- Weak immunity;
- Injury and damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs;
- Hormonal failure or chronic diseases related to endocrine disorders;
- The presence of bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuro-emotional stress;
- A strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and dangers of genital papilloma
Most papillomas in the intimate area look like pointed papillae that can merge to form a lobed structure resembling a cauliflower. The color of such neoplasms ranges from light pink to bright red. In medicine, such epithelial growths are also called genital warts. The localization of warts in representatives of different sexes is quite different.
Papilloma in intimate places in men:
- Papilloma on the head of the penis;
- Papilloma on the hollow organ (directly on the body of the organ);
- Papilloma on the surface of the scrotum;
- Papilloma in the anus.
Papilloma in intimate places in women:
- Papilloma on the labia;
- Papilloma in the vagina;
- Cervical papilloma;
- Papilloma in the uterus;
- Papilloma in the anus.
The formation of genital warts in the intimate zone carries several dangers, the main one being malignant degeneration. The fact is that some types of viruses are oncogenic, integrating into the genome of the carrier. Such processes can lead to progressive precancerous or oncological conditions. This is especially true for cervical papillomas, which in 50% of cases lead to cancer.
In many countries, a vaccination system for the fair sex has been introduced, which helps to significantly reduce the risk, however, preventing such a phenomenon is difficult because papilloma symptoms in women on the internal genital organs may not appear for a long time. As a result, neoplasms are usually detected during a gynecological examination.
Vaginal papillomas make themselves felt with minor bleeding and discomfort during intercourse, which reduces the quality of the patient's sexual life. In addition, this phenomenon may be characterized by a burning and painful sensation when urinating, as well as a lot of whiteness.
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 neoplasms in intimate places can be injured during sexual intercourse, urination, or active movement. The danger of mechanical damage to genital papilloma lies in the possibility of severe bleeding and infection. In addition, a moist environment creates conditions that prevent rapid healing of the wound surface.
Diagnosis of genital papilloma
Often, to make a final diagnosis, it is enough for a specialist to conduct a thorough physical examination, but confirmation is carried out using PCR diagnostics, which allows detecting the papilloma virus in the patient's blood. In addition, depending on the localization of the neoplasm, additional diagnostic measures can be performed:
- Anoscopy;
- ureteroscopy;
- Histological examination;
- Colposcopy.
How to treat papilloma in intimate places
Treatment of genital warts involves the use of a set of measures aimed at strengthening immunity and weakening the viral agent. Medicines and procedures should be prescribed only by a specialist. Also, a mandatory step in the treatment of papilloma is the removal of the neoplasm, which can be done in the following ways:
- cryo destruction;
- Removal of radio waves;
- laser correction;
- Electrocoagulation;
- Surgical removal.
The best method to eliminate genital papilloma is laser therapy, which is carried out by vaporizing the neoplasm with a directed laser beam. The procedure only 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 manipulation, the specialist gets the opportunity to control the depth of exposure, which guarantees the effectiveness of the method and reduces the possibility of relapse.
The indisputable advantage of laser destruction is the antiseptic nature of the beam, as well as the stimulation of regenerative processes in tissues. Bleeding during laser therapy is excluded, because the vessel undergoes thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients to remove papillomas in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists at the medical center guarantee the effectiveness and painless procedures, which are carried out using the latest laser equipment.