Faced with the formation of neoplasms in the genital area, patients often prefer to silence this state, embarrassed to contact a specialist with such a complicated problem.
It is very dangerous from the point of view that genital papillomas quite often turn into malignant tumors, provoking the development of oncological processes. Consider the main localization sites, causes and methods of treatment of papillomas on the genitals.
What causes papillomas in intimate places?
Papillomas of the genitals are exclusively of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papiloma virus". Absolutely anyone can be a carrier of this viral agent, even carefully monitoring their own hygiene. The fact is that infection occurs directly - through contact, with a simple touch on the skin of the carrier of the virus, as well as in the process of using ordinary household items.
The mechanism of sexual transmission of the virus is the most active and gives 100% of infection through unprotected sexual contact. Against the background of the fact that, on average, about 85% of the world's population suffers from the papilloma virus, infection becomes almost inevitable.
Nonetheless, not all carriers are faced with the problem of neoplasm formation. Viruses can remain dormant for a long time without appearing. In this case, their active reproduction occurs in the basal layer of the epidermis, which ultimately leads to hyperplasia. For the development of skin manifestations of genital papilloma, it is necessary to create certain conditions:
- weakened immunity;
- Injuries and damage to the mucous membranes of the genital organs;
- Hormonal failure or chronic disease associated with endocrine disorders;
- Having bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuro-emotional stress;
- A strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and dangers of papillomas on the genitals
Most papillomas in the intimate area look like pointed papillae that can coalesce to form a cauliflower-like lobed structure. The color of these 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 the different sexes is somewhat different.
Papillomas in intimate places in men:
- Papilloma on the head of the penis;
- Papillomas on hollow limbs (directly on the body of the organ);
- Papillomas on the surface of the scrotum;
- Papilloma in the anus.
Papillomas in intimate places in women:
- Papillomas on the labia;
- Papillomas in the vagina;
- cervical papilloma;
- papillomas in the uterus;
- Papilloma in the anus.
The formation of genital warts in the intimate zone carries several dangers, the main of which is 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 provoke cancer.
In many countries, vaccination systems for the fair sex have been introduced, which helps to significantly reduce the risk, however, preventing such a phenomenon is difficult because the symptoms of papillomas in women of 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 light bleeding and discomfort during intercourse, which reduces the quality of the patient's sexual life. In addition, this phenomenon can be characterized by a burning sensation and pain when urinating, as well as abundant vaginal discharge.
Papillomas on the labia often give rise to complexes and self-doubt, which are attributed to the aesthetic component of the genitals. It should also be understood that even benign neoplasms in intimate places can be injured during sexual contact, urination or active movements. The danger of mechanical damage to genital papillomas 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 carry out a thorough physical examination, but confirmation is carried out using PCR diagnostics, which allows detection of the papilloma virus in the patient's blood. In addition, depending on the localization of the neoplasm, additional diagnostic measures can be carried out:
- Anoscopy;
- ureteroscopy;
- Histological examination;
- Colposcopy.
How to treat papillomas in intimate places
Treatment of genital warts involves the use of a series of measures aimed at strengthening immunity and weakening viral agents. Medicines and procedures should be prescribed only by a specialist. Also, an obligatory step in the treatment of papillomas is the removal of the neoplasm, which can be carried out in the following ways:
- cryodestruction;
- radio wave excision;
- laser correction;
- Electrocoagulation;
- Surgical excision.
The best method for removing genital papillomas is laser therapy, which is carried out by vaporizing the neoplasm with a directed laser beam. The procedure takes only 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 ensures 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 the tissues. Bleeding opening during laser therapy is excluded, since the vessels undergo thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients removal of papillomas in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists from the medical center guarantee the effectiveness and painlessness of the procedure, which is performed using the latest laser equipment.