Vaginal papillomas are small, benign growths located in the perineal area and on the lining of the vaginal walls. The reason for the appearance of such nodules, which in medicine are called warts, is an infection with the human papilloma virus. The treatment of this type of papilloma has its own characteristics, as most means for external use and alternative methods can not be used on the mucous membranes.
What do vaginal papillomas look like?
The woman herself can hardly imagine what papillomas in the vagina look like, usually the disease is diagnosed accidentally during a gynecological examination.
Sometimes, with the localization of growths in the labia and the entrance to the vagina, a woman can feel them during washing or showering. Small warts do not appear in any way and do not cause discomfort.
Warts differ in appearance: they can be pointed or look like a rooster. There are single papillomas or large fused accumulations of growths. Acute papillomas look like white hairs on the legs that can burst, in which case a small amount of unpleasant-smelling fluid comes out.
Note! In the early stages of the disease, papillomas in the vagina are small spider veins that are difficult to spot even during a gynecological examination.
From a medical point of view, papillomas in the vagina are divided into two types:
- Exophytic. . . These are benign formations that stand out above the surface of the mucosa and they are called acute.
- Endophytic. . . Such warts grow inside the epithelium, they are flat in appearance and are not immediately noticeable. On examination, they are marked as small seals on the mucosa. These papillomas in the vagina are the most dangerous, as they can degenerate into malignant tumors.
The color of genital warts can be light pink or dark brown. With the development of the disease, the formations grow and merge into growths, which in appearance resemble cauliflower inflorescences. Large groups of papillomas are easily identified visually, in addition, they bring significant discomfort to the woman, especially during intercourse.
When papillomas appear in the vagina, the symptoms of the disease may not be felt by a woman for a long time. Unpleasant sensations increase with increasing growth. During intercourse they can be injured, in some cases slight bleeding and pain are possible. It is this type of discomfort that usually causes a woman to see a gynecologist who makes a diagnosis.
Important! The disease is almost impossible to recognize in the initial stage because HPV has a long incubation period. The first symptoms may appear only 2-3 months after infection. The sooner the virus develops, the better the prognosis for full recovery.
The causes of papillomas in the vagina
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The cause of the appearance and growth of papillomas in the vagina is an infection with the papilloma virus. Most often, such localization of genital warts is characteristic of women who neglect barrier contraceptives. Sometimes a man may not know that he is a carrier of the virus, often there are no symptoms of the disease, but in his partner they begin to appear quite clearly.
It must be said that it is possible to become infected with the papilloma virus even during protected sexual intercourse, as the carrier of the infection may be present on the skin and hair in the area of the external genitalia of men. For infection, even minimal contact with the virus carrier is sufficient. Infection occurs especially easily when the body's defenses are weakened in a woman.
The very impact of the pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes of the female genitals does not necessarily lead to the development of the disease. Vaginal papillomas begin to grow actively under the influence of a number of negative factors:
- systemic diseases of various etiologies that negatively affect the immune status (infectious diseases, pathologies of the endocrine system, problems with the genitourinary system, etc. );
- underwent surgical interventions, especially those related to general anesthesia;
- excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking;
- drug addiction, and immunity is significantly weakened under the influence of soft drugs and smoking mixtures;
- indiscriminate sex life, frequent change of sexual partners;
- constant nervous tension, stress, lack of sleep;
- early pregnancy and adolescent birth;
- inflammatory processes in the body, chronic sexually transmitted diseases;
- excessive physical activity, violation of the regime of work and rest;
- unbalanced diet, anorexia, lack of vitamins and minerals in the body.
In addition, papillomas in the vagina can be provoked byexternal causes, for example, poor environmental conditions or poor personal hygiene.
A catalyst for the activation of papillomavirus and the appearance of genital warts on the mucous membranes of the genitals can bethe presence of HIV in the body. . .
Important! The absence of papillomas in the vagina after sexual contact with an infected man does not mean that the woman has not contracted HPV. With strong immunity, the disease may not manifest itself in any way, but the woman herself becomes a source of potential danger.
Treatment of vaginal papillomas
Vaginal papillomas are just a manifestation of the human papillomavirus, so treatment will be effective using a range of measures. In the first place, antiviral drug therapy is carried out, which includes drugs for internal use, including injectables, and topical agents. Prescriptions of traditional medicine also have a certain effect, which can be used only after consultation with the attending physician. Traditional means for external use are also not always suitable for burning vaginal papillomas, as they act on such formations too aggressively and can cause severe burns to the mucosa.
Medicines to treat papillomas in the vagina
The choice of drugs for the treatment of vaginal papillomas depends on the results of the study, which includes a number of mandatory diagnostic measures: gynecological examination using mirrors to detect the presence of genital warts, examination with a colposcope that allows you to see flat growths, type analysishuman papillomavirus.
Based on the tests and the results of the tests, the doctor must prescribe a set of drugs for internal and local use. This complex includes antivirals, drugs to boost immunity and means to directly combat papillomas in the vagina. Among these drugs can be distinguished the most effective:
- The latest means of strengthening the immune system, produced in the form of tablets with a dose of 1 or 10 mg. The drug has no toxic effect. In addition to boosting immunity, the agent has an antitumor effect. Take 1 tablet daily before meals.
- Tablets of plant materials with antiviral and bacteriostatic effect. In the treatment of papillomas in the vagina is prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day.
- One of the most modern antiviral drugs acting directly on the pathogenic microflora. Made in Israel. It also has an immunomodulatory effect. It is produced in the form of tablets with a dose of 500 mg. The course of treatment usually lasts 2 weeks with 2 tablets 3 times a day.
- The product is naturally based, is a strong immunomodulator, and also has a pronounced antiviral activity. It is used for topical exposure and is available in various dosage forms, including vaginal suppositories.
If papillomas are found in the vagina, how to treat this disease with drugs can only determine the attending physician, as each of the drugs has its own contraindications and side effects. In some cases, drug therapy may be sufficient and vaginal papillomas will disappear after one or more treatments.
Important! Treatment of vaginal papillomas during pregnancy requires special care. Most of the popular antiviral drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, so self-medication is not allowed during this period.
Hardware removal of papillomas in the vagina
Removal of papillomas in the vagina through various hardware techniques is used in cases where medical treatment does not bring the expected result. The choice of method is made by the doctor based on the available equipment and individual characteristics of the disease.
Modern medicine offers the following methods:
- Cryodestruction. . . This is the removal of papillomas with the help of low temperatures. A popular and well-proven method for removing formations on the skin and mucous membranes. The action is based on the ability of liquid nitrogen to destroy the structure of papillomas and stop the process of their growth. The latest devices are used in modern clinics. The procedure is affordable and popular due to its rapid healing, although it is accompanied by some discomfort during cauterization. The cost of the procedure depends on the level of the clinic.
- Laser removal. . . The most modern, but also the most expensive method for removing papillomas in the vagina. Its advantage is the ability to get rid of genital warts for 1 session with minimal discomfort. Under the action of a laser beam, the formation on the mucosa instantly dries and disappears.
- Electrocoagulation. . . The method of removing papillomas in the vagina is based on the ability of electric current to destroy the structure of the growths on the skin and mucous membranes and stop their growth.
- Eliminate radio waves. . . This is the least painful way to remove papillomas, so it is especially popular. Under the influence of radio waves, the DNA of the virus is destroyed and further proliferation of pathogenic cells becomes impossible.
Hardware methods for removing papillomas in the vagina are associated with certain difficulties due to the inability to accurately affect the growths that are deep in the vagina, so only an experienced doctor can perform the procedure.
Folk remedies for the treatment of papillomas in the vagina
Doctors usually do not object to traditional methods of treating skin papillomas, but the formations on the mucous membranes require special care. This is especially true for papillomas at the entrance to the vagina and on its walls. Such localization of growths excludes the possibility for women to act precisely on the surface of the genital warts and there is a high risk of burning the surrounding tissues.
From traditional medicine you can use sea buckthorn oil, which has a bactericidal effect, ammonia and tar soap.
It should be understood that alternative treatments are in addition to the main therapy, as they can not save the woman from the root cause of genital warts. It is possible to get rid of the human papilloma virus only with the help of long-term systemic treatment under the supervision of a qualified specialist.
Important! The use of any prescription for traditional medicine requires a mandatory discussion with the attending physician.
Prevention of papillomas in the vagina
Prevention of papillomas in the vagina is limited to following the following recommendations:
- not to have suspicious sex without using a condom;
- if possible, ask about the sexual condition of the sexual partner;
- carefully monitor personal hygiene;
- avoid nervous and physical overload;
- follow a proper diet, eat more fruits and vegetables;
- consult a doctor at the first symptoms of the disease.
In conclusion, HPV is a very common virus and not all patients have severe symptoms of infection. The appearance of papillomas in the vagina requires treatment in the earliest stages of the disease, in which case complex therapy can give a good effect.