Faced with the formation of tumors on the genitals, patients often prefer to remain silent about this situation, ashamed to contact a specialist with such a sensitive problem.
This is especially dangerous from the point of view that genital papillomas often turn into malignant tumors, causing the development of an oncological process. Consider the main localization areas, causes and methods of treatment of genital papillomas.
What causes papillomas in intimate places
Genital papillomas are exclusively of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papilloma virus". Absolutely anyone can become a carrier of this virus, even carefully observing their own hygiene. The fact is that infection occurs directly - by contact, by simple contact ofthe skin of the carrier of the virus, as well as in the process of using common household products.
Sexual transmission of the virus is the most active and provides 100% infection through unprotected sexual contact. Given that an average of 85% of the world's population suffers from papillomavirus, infection becomes almost inevitable.
Despite this, not all carriers face the problem of tumor formation. The virus can lie dormant for a long time without showing itself. In this case, its active reproduction takes place in the basal layer of the epidermis, which eventually causes overgrowth. To develop skin manifestations of genital papillomas, it is necessary to create certain conditions:
- Weak immunity;
- Injuries and damage to the mucous membrane of the genitals;
- Hormonal failure or chronic diseases related to endocrine diseases;
- The presence of bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuro-emotional stress;
- A strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and risk of genital papillomas
Most papillomas in the intimate area look like pointed papillae that can merge to form a lobed structure that resembles a cauliflower. The color of such tumors ranges from pale pink to bright red. In medicine, such epithelial growths are also called genital warts. The location of warts in representatives of different sexes is quite different.
Intimate papillomas in men:
- Papillomas on the head of the penis;
- Papillomas on a hollow joint (directly on the body of an organ);
- Papillomas on the surface of the scrotum;
- Papillomas in the anus.
Intimate papillomas in women:
- Papillomas on the labia;
- Papillomas in the vagina;
- Cervical papillomas;
- Uterine papillomas;
- Papillomas in the anus.
The formation of genital warts in the intimate area carries several dangers, the main of which is malignant degeneration. The fact is that some types of the virus are carcinogenic and integrate into the carrier's genome. Such a process can lead to pre-cancer or progressive cancer disease. This is especially true for cervical papillomas, which in 50% of cases cause cancer.
In many countries, a vaccination system has been introduced for the fair sex, which helps to significantly reduce the risk, however, it is difficult to prevent such a phenomenon, since the symptoms of papilloma in women on the internal genitals may not appear for a long time. Therefore, a tumor is usually diagnosed during a gynecological examination.
Papillomas in the vagina manifest themselves with minor bleeding and discomfort during intercourse, which reduces the quality of the patient's sex life. In addition, this phenomenon can be characterized by a burning sensation and pain during urination, as well as a heavy discharge from the vagina.
Papilloma on the labia often gives rise to confusion and self-doubt, which is related to the aesthetic aspect of the genitals. It should also be understood that even benign tumors in intimate places can be harmful during sex, urination or active exercise. The risk of mechanical damage to genital papillomas lies in the likelihood 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, to make a final diagnosis, it is enough for a specialist to conduct a thorough physical examination, while confirmation is carried out by PCR analysis, which allows the detection of papilloma virus in the patient's blood. In addition, depending on the location of the tumor, additional diagnostic measures can be performed:
- Anoscopy;
- ureteroscopy;
- Histological examination;
- Colonoscopy.
How to treat papillomas in intimate places
Treatment of genital warts involves using a set of measures aimed at strengthening immunity and weakening the virus. Medicines and procedures should only be prescribed by a specialist. Also, a mandatory step in the treatment of papillomas is to remove the tumor, which can be done in the following way:
- freeze destruction;
- Excretion of radio waves;
- laser correction;
- Electrocoagulation;
- Surgery.
The best method to eliminate genital papillomas is laser therapy, which is performed by vaporizing the tumor with a direct laser beam. The procedure takes only a few minutes and does not cause significant discomfort to the patient as it involves local anesthesia. During the treatment process, the specialist gets the opportunity to control the depth of exposure, which ensures the effectiveness of the method and reduces the likelihood of relapses.
The indisputable advantage of laser ablation is the disinfecting properties of the beam, as well as the stimulation of tissue regeneration processes. Bleeding is excluded during laser treatment, as the blood vessels undergo thermal coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients the removal of papillomas in intimate places with subsequent tissue analysis. Experienced specialists of the medical center guarantee the efficiency and painlessness of the operation, which is performed with the latest laser equipment.