Faced with the formation of neoplasms in the genital area, patients often prefer to file this case, ashamed to contact a specialist with such a sensitive problem.
This is especially dangerous since genital papillomas often turn into malignant tumors, which provokes the development of oncological processes. Consider the main locations of localization, causes and methods of treatment of papillomas on the genitals.
What causes papillomas in intimate places
Genital papillomas are of purely viral origin and are associated with human infection with the "papillomavirus". Anyone can be a carrier of this viral agent, even if they carefully monitor their own hygiene. The fact is that infection occurs directly - by contact, with a simple touch on the skin of the carrier of the virus, as well as during the use of common household items.
The sexual transmission mechanism of the virus is the most active and provides 100% infection through unprotected sexual contact. In the context of the fact that approximately 85% of the world's population suffers from the papillomavirus on average, infection is almost inevitable.
Despite this, not all carriers are facing the problem of forming neoplasms. The virus can remain dormant for a long time without showing up. In this case, its active reproduction takes place in the basal layer of the epidermis, which eventually leads to hyperplasia. In order to develop the skin manifestation of genital papillomas, it is necessary to create certain conditions:
- Impaired immunity;
- injuries and damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs;
- Hormonal failure or chronic diseases associated with endocrine disorders;
- Presence of bad habits;
- Stress, overwork, neuro-emotional stress;
- A strong infectious or inflammatory process.
Types and risk of papillomas on the genitals
Most of the papillomas in the intimate area look like pointed papillae that can form compounds with lobed structures like 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 slightly different.
Papillomas in an intimate place in men:
- Papillomas on the head of the penis;
- Papillomas on the hollow member (directly on the body of the organ);
- Papillomas on the surface of the scrotum;
- Papillomas in the anus.
Papillomas in an intimate place in women:
- Papillomas on the labia;
- Papillomas in the vagina;
- Papillomas of the cervix;
- Papillomas in the uterus;
- Papillomas in the anus.
The formation of genital warts in the internal zone has many dangers, the main of which is malignant degeneration. The fact is that some types of the virus are oncogenic, integrating into the genome of the carrier. Such a process may lead to a precancerous condition or progressive oncology. This is especially true for cervical papillomas, which lead to cancer in 50% of cases.
In many countries, a vaccination system has been introduced for the fair sex, which helps to significantly reduce risks, however, it is difficult to prevent such a phenomenon because the symptoms of papilloma in women on the internal genital organs cannot be withseen for a long time. As a result, a neoplasm is usually discovered during a gynecological examination.
Vaginal papillomas themselves cause minor bleeding and discomfort during intercourse, which reduces the quality of the patient's sex life. In addition, this phenomenon may be characterized by a burning sensation and pain during urination, as well as abundant vaginal discharge.
Papilloma on the labia often gives rise to complications and self-doubt, related to the aesthetic component of the genitals. It should also be understood that even benign neoplasms in private parts can be injured during sexual contact, urination, or active movement. The risk of mechanical damage to the genital papillomas is the likelihood of serious 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, but confirmation is made using PCR diagnostics, which allows the detection of 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 private places
The treatment of genital warts involves the use of a series of measures aimed at strengthening immunity and weakening the viral agent. Medicines and procedures should only be prescribed by a specialist. Also an obligatory step in the treatment of papillomas is the elimination of neoplasms, which can be done in the following ways:
- cryo-destruction;
- Excise radio wave;
- laser correction;
- Electrocoagulation;
- Surgical excision.
The best method to eliminate genital papillomas is laser therapy, which is done by vaporizing the neoplasm with a led laser beam. The procedure takes only a few minutes and does not cause significant discomfort to the patient, since 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 removal is the antiseptic properties of the beam, as well as stimulating regeneration processes in tissues. Bleeding opening during laser therapy is excluded, since the vessels are thermally coagulation.
Modern clinics offer their clients the removal of papillomas in intimate places with subsequent histological analysis. Experienced specialists of the medical center guarantee the effectiveness and painlessness of the procedure, which is performed using the latest laser equipment.