Papillomas in intimate places in women: symptoms and treatment

1. Why do they arise?
2. What do papillomas look like in intimate places in women?
3. Treatment options
   1. Medicines
   2. Removal
   3. Folk remedies
4. Prevention of papillomas

Papillomas in intimate places in women are structures that, despite their initially benign nature, can transform into cancer. The growths themselves appear on average in 40% of those infected with the human papillomavirus, and in some cases they undergo malignancy. However, in order to prevent oncological transformation, it is necessary to know the reasons for the appearance of papilloma in a woman’s intimate places, the symptoms of formation and methods for its elimination, as well as preventive measures for infection and activation of the virus.

Why do papillomas occur in intimate places in women?

In most cases, the cause of the appearance of papilloma in a woman’s intimate area is said to be sexual contact with an infected partner. In this case, a man may not even be aware of the presence of a virus in his body. And a woman, due to the peculiarities of the structure of her genital organs, is easily infected. However, the use of barrier contraceptives does not guarantee safety. The virus penetrates even through the micropores of protective equipment, and microcracks in the integument are sufficient to enter the body.

A person can become infected not only after sexual contact. Other ways to get infected with HPV are:

1. contact and household when visiting public places;
2. vertical, when the child becomes infected from the mother at the time of birth;
3. self-infection - the virus is transferred from one area of ​​the skin to another.

However, infection with pathogenic microorganisms alone cannot provoke the development of growths. An important factor contributing to the development of papillomas in the intimate area in women is a malfunction of the body’s defense system, when the immune system cannot suppress the active development of the virus.

A similar failure in women can be caused by:

1. age-related hormonal changes;
2. hormonal disorders during pregnancy;
3. seasonal decrease in immunity;
4. prolonged treatment with antibiotics;
5. stress and overwork;
6. exacerbation of chronic diseases and viral infections;
7. bad habits

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What do papillomas look like in intimate places in women?

Photos of papillomas on intimate places in women

Symptoms of papilloma in women in the intimate area are not detected in the initial stages of the disease. As the pathology develops, pronounced signs appear - skin seals. Growths can be of several types:

1. Filiform — small round seals stretch out over time, a distinct “leg” appears, the color of this structure is yellowish;
2. Flat — the seals increase in size, but protrude only a few millimeters above the surface;
3. Pointed - the formation most often looks like small slices.

Growths can appear not only on the outside of the intimate area (labia minora and majora), but also in an area that is difficult to access for independent visual inspection (in the vagina or cervix). Such structures are discovered during a routine visit to the gynecologist.

However, you should visit a doctor if you have the following subtle signs of genital papillomavirus in women:

1. uncharacteristic discharge from the genitals (with a strong odor, bloody spots or excessive);
2. pain in the intimate area during physical activity;
3. discomfort during intercourse;
4. spotting after sexual intercourse;
5. general deterioration in the woman’s health.

You must understand that papillomas in intimate places in women require treatment, since they are easily damaged by underwear, during hygiene procedures or sexual contact, and this, in turn, is fraught with complications.

Papillomas in the groin in women are caused by various strains of the virus. Some genotypes (16, 18, 30) can become malignant, causing cervical cancer. If you notice the first signs of the disease or suspect infection, you should immediately consult a doctor. Timely diagnosis will help avoid the most serious complications.

First, you need to consult with a dermatovenerologist, gynecologist, and if necessary, you will also have to contact an oncologist, endocrinologist, or immunologist. In order to describe the treatment of papilloma in intimate places in women, it is necessary to determine the genotype of the virus.

For diagnostic purposes, the patient is sent for a number of tests:

1. general blood and urine analysis;
2. cytology (if the growth is in the vagina);
3. histology of tissues of formation;
4. PCR test.

Other examinations, such as the Digen test and biopsy, are also prescribed on an individual basis. Such measures allow us to comprehensively study the patient’s condition and select the best therapy.

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Methods for treating papillomas in intimate places in women

The prescribed medical course is influenced by the causes of papillomas in intimate places in women, as well as the current condition of the patient. But in general, the therapy is complex, that is, it includes both medications and hardware procedures to remove growths. Some patients prefer to use traditional medicine methods to destroy growths, but before starting such therapy you should consult a doctor.

Medications for papillomas in a woman’s intimate places

In the photo are preparations for papillomas in intimate places in women

The appearance of pathologies in the anogenital area in women is associated with a decrease in the body’s protective functions, to restore which a number of drugs are prescribed:

1. Viferon - an immunostimulant whose active ingredient is synthetic interferon. Depending on the dosage and form of release of the drug in Ukraine, its cost varies from 215 hryvnia to 865 hryvnia, and in Russia - from 200 rubles to 1038. For papillomas in intimate places in women, analogues of the drug Genferon, Eberon, Alfa-Inzon may be recommended.
2. Panavir - an effective antiviral agent. The drug in the form of intimate gel spray costs 291 hryvnia in Ukraine and 324 rubles in Russia. Also available in the form of vaginal and rectal suppositories. Analogues of the drug are Isoprinosine, Groprinosine, Groprim.
3. Cycloferon - another immunostimulant whose action is based on cytokines. An analogue of the drug is Allokin-alpha, but Cycloferon is more affordable at its price (118 hryvnia in Ukraine and 198 rubles in Russia for 10 tablets).

Papilloma in a woman’s intimate area can also be removed with the help of medications:

1. Solcoderm — with the help of an acidic composition, it has a destructive effect on pathogenic growth tissues. The solution can be purchased in Ukrainian pharmacies for 475 hryvnia, and in Russian pharmacies for 950 rubles.
2. Feresol — the combined composition cauterizes the formation. The substance must be used with extreme caution. The low cost of the drug makes it quite popular: the price in Ukraine is from 19 hryvnia, and in Russia - 365 rubles.
3. Kondilin causes necrosis of papilloma tissue. In Ukraine, the product can be purchased for 605 hryvnia, and in Russia the cost ranges from 500 to 800 rubles, depending on the region.

Removal of papillomas in intimate places in women

Papillomas in the groin in women are removed using various methods:

1. Laser destruction — the laser cuts off the growths layer by layer and then cauterizes the capillaries. The price for the procedure can reach 1600 rubles in Russia, and in Ukraine - 1200 hryvnia.
2. Radio wave removal - a high-precision method that allows you to remove only pathogenic tissue. The cost of the operation is 500-1000 rubles or 600-1300 hryvnia in Ukraine.
3. Surgical excision - used in cases where there is a suspicion of malignancy of papilloma in an intimate place in women. As a rule, local anesthesia is used. The price for excision, not counting anesthesia and associated expenses, can be up to 1,500 rubles in Russia and 1,200 hryvnia in Ukraine.
4. Cryodestruction — even deep-seated formations are removed with liquid nitrogen, but healthy tissue may also be damaged during the procedure. The cost per session is 600 rubles in Russia, 350 hryvnia in Ukraine.
5. Electrocoagulation - a rather painful, but effective method with low cost. In Russia, the price per session starts from 400 rubles, and in Ukraine - from 150 hryvnia.

Folk remedies for papillomas in a woman’s intimate places

Traditional recipes in the treatment of neoplasms should be used after a full examination to exclude the possibility of malignancy of the tumors.

The most popular folk methods are as follows:

1. Rub castor oil into the papilloma in a woman’s intimate area, repeat the procedure daily for 3 weeks;
2. Use celandine juice 4-5 times a day; the formation should go away in 4-6 weeks;
3. Apply grated potato compresses twice a day.

If the use of alternative medicine methods does not give the expected result or the growth, on the contrary, begins to grow, you must urgently visit a doctor.

Prevention of papillomas in intimate places in women

Since the most common cause of papilloma in a woman’s intimate area is disordered sexual intercourse, it is strongly recommended to use contraceptives, which, although not able to completely prevent infection, still reduce its likelihood.

We should also not forget that growths can only appear when the immune system is weakened, so it is necessary to maintain the body’s protective functions at a sufficient level: avoid overwork, eat right, and follow a sleep and rest schedule.

Additional measures to prevent infection with the human papillomavirus are also:

1. compliance with the rules of intimate hygiene;
2. prohibition on using other people's towels and washcloths;
3. timely vaccination and revaccination.

Vaccination against oncogenic strains of HPV is not mandatory in Russia and Ukraine, but is recommended for girls from 9 years of age. With regular examinations and systematic revaccinations, the likelihood of developing pathogenic growths is significantly reduced.

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Papillomas in intimate places in women cause not only psychological, but also physical discomfort. And although the formations themselves do not pose a serious danger, complications from them are fraught with consequences for a woman’s health, including the development of cancer. Timely diagnosis of the disease and professional treatment will allow you to avoid such complications and forget about papillomas for a long time.

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