Papillomas in intimate places - a hidden threat

Why do vaginal papillomas occur?

The main cause of papilloma in the vagina is the papilloma virus. It enters the body through unprotected sexual contact with a carrier. However, there are a number of factors that increase the likelihood of infection. These include sexually transmitted diseases (for example, gonorrhea and chlamydia).

Also, the reasons that contribute to the development of papillomas are:

• frequent change of sexual partners;
• disruption of the normal vaginal microflora (dysbiosis);
• low immunity;
• inflammation of the ovaries;
• severe stressful situations;
• pregnancy;
• deviations from the endocrine system;
• lack of vitamins in the body.

If several of the reasons described above are present, the risk of infection increases significantly. The incubation period is no more than 3 months, but under the influence of unfavorable circumstances for the immune system, this time can be reduced to 14-20 days.

What causes papillomas in intimate places?

Papillomas on the genitals are exclusively of viral origin and are associated with human infection with the “papilloma virus”. Absolutely anyone can become a carrier of this viral agent, even if they carefully monitor their own hygiene. The fact is that infection occurs through direct contact, by simply touching the skin of a virus carrier, as well as through the use of common household items.

The sexual mechanism of transmission of the virus is the most active and ensures 100% infection through unprotected sexual contact. Given that on average about 85% of the world's population suffers from the papilloma virus, infection becomes almost inevitable.

Despite this, not all carriers face the problem of developing tumors. The virus can remain latent for a long time without manifesting itself. At the same time, its active reproduction occurs in the basal layer of the epidermis, which ultimately causes hyperplasia. For the development of skin manifestations of genital papillomas, the creation of certain conditions is required:

1. Weakening of the immune system;
2. Injuries and damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs;
3. Hormonal imbalance or chronic diseases associated with endocrine disorders;
4. Having bad habits;
5. Stress, overwork, nervous-emotional tension;
6. Severe infectious or inflammatory process.

What do condylomas look like?

The formation of growths in the intimate area is a common reason for girls to make an appointment with a gynecologist. Papillomas on the labia are small white growths. Vaginal papillomas can be of 2 types: exophytic and endophytic. The former are characterized by a papillary surface and a pointed shape; they are localized in the superficial layer. As a rule, they are provoked by HPV with a fairly low level of oncogenic activity. The latter are flat, they usually grow deep into the epithelial tissue and can cause pathologies in healthy tissue.

If such condylomas are not treated in time, the risk of developing cancer increases.

Rehabilitation period

Rehabilitation also depends on the type of removal. If the tumor is removed using a laser, the rehabilitation period is quite short, and is 5-7 days in the form of crusts that cannot be damaged mechanically.

With the surgical method, the sutures are removed on the 10th day, and the visibility of the sutures can last up to 6-8 weeks.

It is important to understand that treatment/removal of neoplasms of the intimate zone should be carried out immediately upon detection of formations, since they have the ability to grow and, under certain conditions, degenerate and become malignant.

Contraindications to removal of formations:

• Insulin-dependent diabetes.
• Menstruation.
• Hemophilia.
• Diseases of the central nervous system, etc.

Symptoms of vaginal papilloma

The virus infection scheme is as follows: first, the pathogen enters the dermis layer, affecting the membrane of healthy cells, then the infected DNA is introduced into the cell, after which the virus waits for favorable conditions for activation. In this situation, if the infected girl has a strong immune system, papillomas in the vagina may not form for a long time. In total, there are 3 stages of the disease. The first is characterized by the absence of pronounced symptoms. Depending on the general physical condition and the state of the immune system, this stage can occur over a long period of time, and in the absence of provoking causes, symptoms may not appear for several years. Despite this, the girl is already a carrier of the virus and can infect her sexual partner.

The second stage is characterized by changes in the mucous membrane of the genital organs. Neoplasms can be localized deep in the vagina, so it is not possible to identify them independently. Papillomas at the entrance to the vagina or on the labia can sometimes be detected by touch. Also, due to regular contact with clothing or during washing, they may bleed, which is a serious reason to consult a doctor.

• the appearance of severe pain during sexual intercourse;
• itching and burning in the intimate area;
• the appearance of purulent discharge.

Many girls are interested in what papillomas in the vagina look like. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to detect these growths on your own; to do this, you need to undergo a thorough diagnostic examination.

Methods for excision of papilloma in the intimate area

In modern clinical medicine, there are several effective ways to treat genital warts in the intimate area:

• Cryodestruction (removal of genital papillomas with liquid nitrogen);
• Cauterization of genital warts with radio waves;
• Electrocoagulation (burning out papilloma with electric current);
• Surgical excision of condylomas;
• Removal of genital papillomas with laser.

Each method has its own characteristics, limitations, advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account when choosing the most suitable method for treating warts in a delicate area. Regardless of what method of papilloma removal is used, the patient is advised to use antiviral, restorative and immunostimulating drugs. This will prevent infection and inflammation of the postoperative wound, as well as increase the body's defenses and strengthen the immune system.

Diagnostics

If the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to promptly seek help from a gynecologist. To detect papillomas inside the vagina, the doctor will collect anamnesis and send the patient for further diagnostics (laboratory and instrumental). The medical history includes the collection of information about possible unprotected sexual intercourse, the approximate time of formation of growths, and other disturbing symptoms.

Further diagnostics consists of the following activities:

• linked immunosorbent assay. It is used to determine the presence of antibodies to the virus in the patient. This allows you to determine the degree of progression of HPV;
• PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis. It allows you to establish not only the presence, but also the quantity and type of pathogen present in the body;
• histological analysis. This diagnostic method is aimed at determining changes in the structure of vaginal tissue;
• colposcopy. Using a special device, the doctor examines the vagina and cervix to determine the affected areas;
• anoscopy. This method involves examining the patient’s anal area for the presence of papillomas;
• oncocytology. The specialist takes scrapings from the cervix and cervical canal and examines them in the laboratory.

Based on the diagnostic examination data, the doctor determines or denies the presence of papillomavirus infection. If a virus is detected, the patient is immediately prescribed treatment. During the growth of condylomas in the vagina, the virus is not contagious. The risk of infection appears when the pathogen reaches the epidermis.

Treatment methods

The papilloma virus is one of the most common infections, so girls often ask doctors: “How to treat papillomas localized in the vagina?” The essence of the treatment is aimed at blocking viral activity and restoring the body's protective functions. Depending on the degree of progression of the papilloma virus, doctors prescribe conservative or surgical treatment. Let's take a closer look at each method separately.

Drug therapy

Most often, medications are used to treat papilloma in the vagina. To do this, doctors prescribe antiviral drugs, for example, Alpisarin tablets, which can cope with rashes in the vaginal area in a short time. To avoid the transition of papilloma to a malignant neoplasm, inducers of interferon production, for example, Neovir, may be required. Along with drugs that have an antiviral effect, the patient requires immunomodulators, for example, Cycloferon. These remedies help the body resist penetrating infections. It is worth noting that these drugs are contraindicated if the girl has autoimmune diseases, when antibodies attack healthy cells of the body.

Doctors often use castor oil to eliminate growths. To do this, apply lotions to the affected area 2-3 times a day. Thanks to the influence of the oil components, the neoplasms dry out and fall off after 5-8 procedures (depending on the complexity of the clinical case). Instead of castor oil, you can use sea buckthorn oil, which is characterized by antibacterial properties. Traditional methods should be used with caution, after consulting your doctor. The formation of papillomas in the vagina can also affect pregnant women. In this case, treatment should be more careful; many antiviral drugs should not be taken during pregnancy.

The most effective is Solcoderm; it can be used in the first trimester.

If the disease manifests itself later than the first trimester, therapy should be postponed.

Removal

To cure a patient of papillomavirus, it is often necessary to remove growths. This is due to the high likelihood of developing cancer when the vagina is affected by papillomas. They cause girls not only physical, but also psychological discomfort. Papillomas on the vaginal walls can be removed by several methods, the most common of which are:

1. Cryodestruction. This is a minimally invasive method of eliminating papillomas; its essence lies in the effect of liquid nitrogen at low temperatures on the damaged area. As a result, the neoplasm dies, and complete healing occurs after 10 days. The method is suitable if there are a small number of condylomas.
2. Laser destruction. This method involves the impact of a laser beam on the papillomas, which leads to their drying out and further death. They resort to it when there is a large lesion with neoplasms.
3. Electrocoagulation. It is used in advanced situations, when there are many condylomas and they are large in size. The procedure involves the influence of electric current on the affected area. After removal of the papillomas, a healing period of about 14 days begins.
4. Radio wave surgery. This procedure is in demand because it has a high cosmetic effect. Elimination of growths in the vagina occurs without pain and in one visit to the doctor.

Removal of genital warts

Did the gynecologist find condylomas? They should be removed as soon as possible. Cauterization of genital warts in women is carried out by a doctor after an examination. Preliminary diagnosis (determining the genotype of the virus and its quantity, extended colposcopy of the vulva) before treatment allows you to accurately determine the cause of the process, the extent of the lesions, and their nature.

The procedure for removing condylomas/papillomas is necessary, since they can either spread further throughout the body or be injured in various ways - during sexual intercourse, clothing, during hair removal or shaving - and degenerate into malignant neoplasms. It is strictly not recommended to carry out such manipulations with formations at home on your own using folk remedies.

Diagnostics

• Gynecological examination;
• Extended colposcopy;
• Biopsy (if indicated);
• Tests for “hidden infections”;
• HPV tests with genotyping;
• Blood tests (RV, HIV, hepatitis B, C).

Tests for condylomas

1. Identification of human papillomaviruses, their type and quantity

2. Comprehensive HPV test (liquid Digen test)

Methods for removing condylomas

Based on the data obtained during the examination and examination, our gynecologist individually selects the optimal method for eliminating the disease for each patient. When treating condylomas, clinic specialists use various methods, depending on the location, number and size of the formations. An individual approach allows us to achieve the best results in eliminating this problem in women and teenagers.

In our clinic in Moscow, radio wave removal of condylomas is carried out using the Fotek / Surgitron device. The smaller the tumor and the earlier the procedure is performed, the higher the chance of avoiding the spread of the virus to neighboring tissues. Unlike “cauterization” of intimate condylomas with an electrocoagulator, liquid nitrogen or “evaporation” with a laser, Surgitron “removes” the thinnest layer of altered skin or genital mucosa without causing burns to surrounding healthy tissue.

The procedure performed using the radio wave method is accurate and painless (with adequate anesthesia, of course) and in the long term does not leave any scars because there is no direct contact between the electrode and the tissue. When removing genital warts in particularly sensitive intimate areas (clitoris, urethra, labia), we perform local anesthesia - EMLA cream or submucosal injection of a modern imported anesthetic.

Chemical methods are used mainly in cases of single, few formations of the mucous membrane of the external genitalia. The drug Solcoderm or Solkovagin (made in Switzerland), a mixture of organic and inorganic acids, is selected depending on the location of the formation: on the skin surface or on the mucous membrane. In our clinic, this method of eliminating papillomatous formations of the external genitalia has been successfully used for more than 20 years.

Where to remove condylomas

Removal of condylomas and papillomas in intimate places in women (“cauterization”) is a necessary, safe and virtually painless procedure. In Moscow, cauterization can be performed in our clinic on Kutuzovsky Prospekt 33. Condylomas are removed by qualified gynecologists (for patients at a young age - a pediatric gynecologist), under modern local anesthesia. After a preliminary consultation, examination and tests, the clinic will offer you the most effective method of treating genital warts. The best specialists and the use of the most modern equipment allow us to provide you with the maximum cosmetic effect - after 2-4 weeks there will be no trace left of the sessions!

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Prevention

To avoid HPV infection and the formation of papillomas in the vagina, women should adhere to preventive measures and recommendations.

• maintaining intimate hygiene;
• maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
• no abuse of tobacco and alcohol products;
• regular examinations by a gynecologist;
• use of barrier methods of contraception during sexual intercourse;
• increasing immunity (regular consumption of vitamin complexes, minerals and trace elements);
• maintaining a proper balanced diet.