Patients who are faced with the formation of neoplasms in the genital area often prefer to keep this situation silent, they are ashamed to contact a specialist with such a delicate problem.
This is especially dangerous in terms of the fact that genital papillomas often turn into malignant tumors that lead to the development of an oncological process. Consider the main locations, causes and methods of treatment of genital papillomas.
What causes papilloma in intimate places
Genital papillomas are only of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papillomavirus". Absolutely anyone can become a carrier of this viral agent, even if they carefully monitor their hygiene. The fact is that the infection occurs directly - by contact, with a simple touch to 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 sex. With an average of 85% of the world's population suffering from papillomavirus, infection is almost inevitable.
Nevertheless, not all carriers face the problem of the formation of neoplasms. The virus can remain dormant for a long time without showing itself. In this case, its active reproduction occurs in the basal layer of the epidermis, which ultimately leads to hyperplasia. Certain conditions are required for the development of skin manifestations of genital papillomas:
- Weakened immunity;
- Damage and damage to the mucous membrane of the genitals;
- chronic diseases associated with hormonal deficiency or endocrine disorders;
- Having bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuro-emotional stress;
- Strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and danger of papillomas in the genitals
Most papillomas in the intimate area resemble pointed papillae that can fuse to form lobed structures resembling cauliflower. The color of such neoplasms varies 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 slightly different.
Papillomas in the intimate area 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 scrotum;
- Papillomas in the anus.
Papillomas in the intimate area in women:
- papillomas on the labia;
- Papillomas in the vagina;
- papilloma of the cervix;
- papillomas in the uterus;
- Papillomas in the anus.
The formation of genital warts in the intimate zone carries a number of dangers, the main of which is malignant degeneration. The fact is that some types of the virus are oncogenic, integrated with the carrier genome. Such a process can lead to a precancerous condition or progressive oncology. This is especially true for cervical papillomas, which cause cancer in 50% of cases.
In many countries, a vaccination system for the fair sex has been implemented, which helps to significantly reduce the risks, but it is difficult to prevent such a phenomenon, because the symptoms of papilloma in women in the internal genital organs may not appear for a long time. As a result, a neoplasm is usually detected during a gynecological examination.
Vaginal papillomas manifest themselves with slight bleeding and discomfort during sexual intercourse, which lowers 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.
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 areas can be damaged during sexual intercourse, urination or active movement. The danger of mechanical damage to genital papillomas is 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 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 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 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 be prescribed only 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;
- Interruption of the radio wave;
- laser correction;
- 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 only a few minutes and does not cause serious discomfort to the patient, as it uses 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 likelihood of relapse.
The indisputable advantage of laser destruction is the antiseptic properties of the beam, as well as the stimulation of regenerative processes in tissues. Bleeding during laser therapy is excluded, because the vessels undergo thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients to remove papillomas in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists of the medical center guarantee the effectiveness and painlessness of the procedure performed with the most modern laser equipment.