Vaginal papillomas are small formations of benign nature, located in the abdomen and on the mucous membranes of the vaginal walls. The reason for the appearance of such nodules, which in medicine are called warts, is an infection with human papillomavirus. Treatment of this type of papilloma has its own characteristics, as most methods of external use and other methods of mucous membranes can not be used.
What do papillomas look like in the vagina?
The woman herself can hardly imagine what papilloma looks like in the vagina, usually the disease is diagnosed accidentally during a gynecological examination.
Sometimes, by locating growths in the jaws and the entrance to the vagina, a woman can feel them while she is being washed or plucked. Small warts do not appear in any way and do not cause discomfort.
Warts are different in appearance: they can be straight or resemble cockroaches in shape. There are single papillomas or large combined growths. Bone papillomas resemble white hairs on the legs, which can burst, but then a small amount of unpleasant-smelling fluid comes out of them.
Note! In the early stages of the disease, papillomas inside the vagina are small spider veins that are difficult to detect, even during a gynecological examination.
From a medical point of view, vaginal papilloma is divided into two types:
- Exophytic. . . These are images of benign nature that stand out above the surface of the mucous membrane and these are what are called nails.
- Endophytic. . . Such premieres grow inside the epithelium, in appearance they are flat and not immediately noticeable. On examination, they are marked as small seals on the mucous membrane. These papillomas in the vagina are the most dangerous as they can develop into malignant tumors.
The color of the genital warts can be either light pink or dark brown. With the development of the disease, the formations grow and merge into growths that resemble cauliflower in appearance. Large papilloma thorns are easily identified visually, and they cause significant discomfort to a woman, especially during sexual intercourse.
When papillomas appear in the vagina, a woman can not feel the symptoms of the disease for a long time. Uncomfortable feelings increase as interest rates rise. During intercourse they can be injured, in some cases there may be minor bleeding and pain. It is this kind of discomfort that usually makes a woman go to a gynecologist who makes a diagnosis.
Important! It is almost impossible to identify the disease at an early stage, as HPV has a long culture time. The first symptoms may appear only 2-3 months after infection. The sooner the virus appears, the better the prospects for full recovery.
Reasons for the appearance of papilloma in the vagina
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The cause of the appearance and growth of papilloma in the vagina is a papillomavirus infection. Most often, such a location of the genital warts is typical of women who neglect contraception. Sometimes you may not know that he is a carrier of the virus, he often has no symptoms of the disease, but in his partner they begin to appear very clearly.
It should be noted that papillomavirus can be transmitted even through protected sexual intercourse, as the carrier can be present on the skin and hair of the male external genitalia. For infection, even minimal contact with the carrier of the virus is quite sufficient. Infection occurs especially easily when a woman's body defenses are weakened.
Severe stroke of a pathogenic microflora on the female genital mucosa does not necessarily lead to the development of the disease. Intra-vaginal papillomas begin to grow actively under the influence of a number of negative factors:
- systemic diseases of various causes that have a negative effect on the immune system (infectious diseases, diseases of the endocrine system, genital problems and others);
- undergoing surgery, especially those related to anesthesia;
- excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking;
- drug addiction and immunity are significantly weakened under the influence of light drugs and smoke mixtures;
- unpredictable sex, frequent changes in sexual partners;
- constant nervous tension, stress, insomnia;
- early pregnancy and adolescence;
- inflammatory processes in the body, chronic sexually transmitted diseases;
- excessive movement, violation of work habits and rest;
- dietary imbalances, loss of appetite, lack of vitamins and minerals in the body.
In addition, papillomas in the vagina can be provokedexternal reasonsfor example, poor environmental conditions or poor personal hygiene.
Catalysts for the activation of papillomavirus and the appearance of genital warts on the genital mucosa may bethe presence of HIV in the body. . .
Important! Lack of vaginal papilloma after sexual intercourse with an infected man does not mean that the woman did not get HPV. With strong immunity, the disease can not appear in any way, but the woman herself becomes a source of potential danger.
Treatment of vaginal papilloma
Vaginal papilloma is only a manifestation of human papillomavirus, therefore treatment will be effective when all kinds of procedures are used. First, antiviral drugs are included, which include drugs for internal use, including injection drugs, and drugs for topical exposure. Certain effects are also given with prescriptions of traditional medicine, which can only be used in consultation with the doctor. Conventional methods of external use are also not always suitable for sedation of the vaginal papilloma, as they exert too much action on such formations and can cause more severe burns to the mucous membranes.
Medicines for the treatment of vaginal papilloma
The choice of drugs for the treatment of vaginal papilloma depends on the results of the study, which includes a number of mandatory diagnostic measures: gynecological examination with mirrors to detect the presence of genital warts, examination with a colposcope, which allows you to see flat growth, diagnosis of human papillomavirus.
Based on the research and the results of the diagnosis, your doctor will need to prescribe a combination of drugs for internal and topical use. This complex contains antiviral drugs, immunity enhancers and drugs against the direct fight against papilloma in the vagina. Among these drugs, the most effective can be identified:
- The latest way to strengthen the immune system, produced in tablet form with a dose of 1 or 10 mg. The drug has no toxicity. In addition to enhancing immunity, the drug has a tumor-suppressing effect. Take 1 tablet daily before meals.
- Tablets made from plant substances with antiviral and bactericidal effect. For the treatment of vaginal papilloma, 1 tablet is prescribed 3 times a day.
- One of the most modern antiviral drugs that acts directly on pathogenic microflora. Made in Israel. It also has an immunosuppressive effect. It is produced in the form of tablets with a dose of 500 mg. The treatment is usually 2 weeks by taking 2 tablets three times a day.
- The product is on a natural basis, has a strong immune system and also has a noticeable antiviral activity. It is used for topical exposure and is available in various dosage forms, including the vagina.
If papilloma is found in the vagina, it is only possible to determine a doctor's treatment how to treat this disease with drugs, as each drug has its own contraindications and side effects. In some cases, chemotherapy may be sufficient and vaginal papilloma disappears after one or more treatments.
Important! Treatment of vaginal papilloma during pregnancy requires special care. Most of the most popular antiviral drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, so no drugs are allowed during this period.
Mechanical transfer of vaginal papilloma
Vaginal papilloma removal using a variety of hardware methods is used in cases where chemotherapy did not yield the expected results. The doctor selects the method on the basis of the available equipment and the individual characteristics of the development of the disease.
Modern medicine offers the following methods:
- Breach of peace. . . This is to remove papilloma at a low temperature. A popular and well-proven method for removing skin and mucous membranes. The operation is based on the ability of liquid nitrogen to destroy the structure of papillomas and stop their growth process. The latest devices are used in modern clinics. The procedure is affordable and popular due to its prompt treatment, although it comes with some inconvenience during washing. The cost of the operation depends on the level of the clinic.
- Laser removal. . . The most modern, but also the most expensive method of removing vaginal papilloma. Its advantage is the ability to get rid of genital warts in 1 session with minimal discomfort. Under the action of a laser beam, the formation of the mucous membrane dries immediately and disappears.
- Electric coagulation. . . The method of removing vaginal papillomas is based on the ability of an electric current to destroy the growth of growths on the skin and mucous membranes and stop their growth.
- Remove radio waves. . . This is the least painful way to remove papilloma, 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.
Mechanical methods for removing papilloma in the vagina are associated with certain difficulties because it is impossible to respond accurately to the growths that are deep in the vagina, because only an experienced doctor can perform the operation.
Folk medicine for vaginal papilloma
Doctors usually do not object to the traditional methods of treating papillomas on the skin, but mucosal formations require special care. This is especially true of the papilloma at the entrance to the vagina and on its walls. Such a location of growth precludes the ability of women to respond precisely to the surface of the genital warts and there is a high risk of burning tissues around.
From traditional medicine you can use sea buckthorn oil, which has bactericidal effect, ammonia and tar soap.
It should be understood that other treatment methods are in addition to the main treatment, as they can not rid the woman of the cause of the appearance of genital warts. It is only possible to get rid of human papillomavirus 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 papilloma appearing in the vagina
Preventing papilloma from occurring in the vagina is reduced by following these tips:
- not having questionable sex without using a condom;
- if possible, ask about the health of a sexual partner;
- carefully monitor personal hygiene;
- avoid nervous and physical overload;
- follow a proper diet, eat more fruits and vegetables;
- consult a doctor for the first symptoms of the disease.
Finally, HPV is a very common virus and not all patients have prominent symptoms of infection. The appearance of papilloma in the vagina requires treatment in the early stages of the disease, in which case complex treatment can have a beneficial effect.