Looking at different pictures of papillomas in women, hardly anyone would want such neoplasms to appear on your body. But growths can form at the most inopportune moment and sometimes in extremely uncomfortable places.
The same papillomas on the female genitals, ureters or bladder papillomas in women are much more dangerous than simple warts on the body. How to identify them, what to do with them and who to contact? The answer to these and many other questions can be found in this material.
Reasons for papilloma formation
The main causes of growth are the penetration of different types of human papilloma virus into the body. A type 16 virus is considered dangerous in women, 18 and 31. We will talk about them later.
Type 16 viruses in women, 18 or 31 species in women are only a small part of the varieties that have been discovered so far. At the same time, scientists are confident that more than one species will be discovered in the near future.
The course of the disease, the nature of the external manifestations and the complexity of papilloma treatment mainly depend on the type of human papilloma virus in women.
The virus can penetrate in several ways:
- Sexual contact.The most potentially dangerous route, as it transmits the virus of 31 types, as well as type 16 viruses to women and 18. Many people think that the occurrence of HPV is impossible if you use condoms. In fact, this is a hoax, as the condom is not able to fully protect against HPV. What can we say about unprotected oral and anal sex as well as the practice of non-traditional relationships.
- Contact and family.The second most popular way for women to get an infection in their body. These are common handshakes, hugs and kisses, as well as the use of ordinary hygiene items, various tools, etc. This route of transmission is possible if there are injuries, minor wounds or scratches on the body.
Papilloma 16 types in women, 18 and 31 are dangerous for their oncogenicity. That is, the likelihood of encountering cancerous tumors is much higher if a type 18 virus is detected in women, 16 or 31 years old.
The very fact that a virus is present in the body, even if it is 16, 18 or 31 types, does not guarantee the obligatory appearance of papillomas and even more so the development of cancer. The development of HPV in a woman's body is affected by the general condition and the immune system.
There are specific groups of risk factors that increase the likelihood of infection:
- Very early beginning of an active sex life. 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 unwanted pregnancies. The best medicine for many is abortion. But because of them, the internal structure of the genitals is broken, 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 that resides in a woman's body. Some papillomas only cause cosmetic defects. Therefore, removing them is a simple need to get rid of growths that spoil a woman's appearance. But there are situations when a girl should definitely consult a doctor in order to get a full consultation and discover all the details of the presence of a virus in the body.
It happened that papillomas in women are more dangerous than in men. And here not only viruses of 31 types in women, 18 or 16 play a role.
According to statistics, the likelihood of malignant neoplasms appearing in the fairer sex is higher. Therefore, it is imperative to cure papillomas. Papilloma found in women is a signal for an early visit to the doctor.
Which doctor treats papillomas? Now it depends on exactly where the increases came from. If these are genital papillomas that affect the genitals and intimate areas, then you should go to the gynecologist.
difficult it is difficult to independently determine the growths in the internal organs, therefore a complete diagnosis of the body may be required. When warts appear on the skin, the first thing you do is see a dermatologist.
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Some groups of neoplasms are important for women:
- Flat papillomas.Usually flat papillomas affect the cervix and its epithelium;
- Body warts.They are formed due to exposure to safer types of virus;
- Inverted.Similar to signs of flat growth. With such neoplasms, precancerous conditions of the cervix are often diagnosed;
- Highlighted.Usually found in outer labyrinths and areas traumatized by sex. New warts may appear near single growths, after which they merge into a single neoplasm. It looks like cauliflower.
Micropapillomatosis in women appears somewhat differently. In general, such a phenomenon is considered the norm. However, if the signs show the picture, you should definitely check for papillomatosis for infections. Micropapillomatosis affects the labia (labia minora) and presents as multiple, small growths.
Consequences
Only a doctor should prescribe symptoms and treatment. A specialist is able to determine from what the neoplasm appears, how to treat it and what kind of medicine to use.
Many women, seeing growth in 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 major violations in the treatment or care of neoplasms. If you do everything correctly, do not damage or disconnect the growths, the likelihood of complications will be minimal.
But what consequences can human papillomaviruses provoke in relation to female representatives?
- In most cases, there are no complications. Moreover, as the immune system strengthens, sometimes it is not even necessary to require the removal of neoplasms. They disperse themselves.
- One of the potential dangers is reproductive disorders.
- Another complication that HPV can cause is problems when trying to conceive.
- The biggest threat is the development of cancerous growths.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, if signs of HPV are found, you should visit a doctor periodically and get the proper tests done. If there are no external signs of a virus, again it will not be superfluous to check the fact of its presence.
Practice shows that many women have HPV in a latent state, that is, it does not appear in any way. This period can last from a few weeks from the moment of infection to several years. It is not uncommon for growths not to form throughout life, despite the presence of a virus in the body.
Treatment
Every papilloma in women needs treatment. Another question is whether women will need treatment by removing, or can softer ways be removed.
Let's look at some treatment options:
- Treatment with folk remedies.It is recommended to apply folk remedies treatment only when removing internal growths. It is impossible to deal with such methods with intimate warts or in places with thin skin without consulting a doctor.
- Removal of papillomas.Importantly in cases where there is multiple growth, they 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 they are more expensive.
- Sparing treatment of papillomas with medication.Aims to increase immunity and suppress the virus. These can be tablets, injections or topical ointments on the affected area.
If a woman has papillomas, you should definitely see a doctor. He will give specific recommendations, depending on the current situation and the characteristics of the course of the disease.