Papillomas of the vagina are small formations of a benign nature, localized in the perineal region and on the mucous membranes of the walls of the vagina. The reason for the appearance of such nodules, called in medicine warts, is infection with the human papillomavirus. Treatment of this type of papillomas has its own characteristics, since most of the means for external use and alternative methods can not be used on the mucous membranes.
What do papillomas in the vagina look like?
The woman herself can hardly imagine what papillomas look like inside the vagina, the disease is usually diagnosed by chance during a pelvic examination.
Sometimes, with the location of the growths in the labia and the entrance to the vagina, a woman may grope for them while washing or douching. Small warts do not manifest themselves in any way and do not cause any discomfort.
Warts differ in appearance: they can be sharp or resemble a rooster's crest. There are single papillomas or large fused accumulations of growths. Pointed papillomas look like white villi on the legs, which may burst, in which case a small amount of an unpleasant-smelling liquid comes out.
To note! In the early stages of the disease, papillomas inside the vagina are small spider veins that are difficult to notice even during a pelvic exam.
From a medical point of view, papillomas of the vagina can be divided into two types:
- Exophytic. . . These are formations of a benign nature that stand out above the surface of the mucous membrane, and it is they that are called spiny.
- endophyte. . . Such condylomas grow inside the epithelium, in appearance they are flat and not immediately noticeable. On examination, they are noted as small seals on the mucous membrane. It is these papillomas in the vagina that 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 develop and merge into growths that resemble cauliflower inflorescences in their appearance. Large clusters of papillomas are easily identifiable visually. In addition, they bring significant discomfort to a woman, especially during sexual intercourse.
When papillomas appear in the vagina, symptoms of the disease may not be felt by a woman for a long time. Unpleasant sensations increase with the growth of growths. During intercourse they can be injured, in some cases slight bleeding and pain is possible. It is this kind of discomfort that usually causes a woman to turn to a gynecologist, who makes a diagnosis.
Important! The disease is almost impossible to recognize at the initial stage, because HPV has a long incubation period. The first symptoms may appear only 2-3 months after infection. The earlier the virus manifests, the better the prognosis for a full recovery.
The reasons for the appearance of papillomas in the vagina
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The cause of the appearance and growth of papillomas in the vagina is infection with the papillomavirus. Most often, such localization of genital warts is typical of women who neglect barrier contraceptives. Sometimes a man may not know that he is a carrier of the virus, often he does not have symptoms of the disease, but in his partner they begin to manifest quite clearly.
It must be said that it is possible to be infected with the papillomavirus even during protected sex, since the carrier of the infection can be present on the skin and hair in the male external genital area. For infection, even minimal contact with the virus carrier is more than sufficient. Infection occurs especially easily when the body's defenses are weakened in a woman.
The very stroke of pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes of the female genitals does not necessarily lead to the development of the disease. Papillomas inside the vagina begin to actively develop 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 and others);
- undergone surgical procedures, especially those associated with general anesthesia;
- excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking;
- drug addiction, and immunity is significantly weakened under the influence of light drugs and smoking mixtures;
- promiscuous sex life, frequent change of sexual partners;
- constant nervous tension, stress, lack of sleep;
- teenage pregnancy and childbirth;
- 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 caused byexternal reasons, 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 papillomas in the vagina
Papillomas in the vagina are only one manifestation of the human papilloma virus. Therefore, treatment will be effective using a variety of measures. First, antiviral drug therapy is carried out, which includes drugs for internal use, including injectables, and local exposure agents. A certain effect is also given by the recipes of traditional medicine, which can be used only in consultation with the attending physician. Traditional means for external use are also not always suitable for cauterization of vaginal papillomas, since they act too aggressively on these formations and can cause a severe burn of the mucous membrane.
Medicines for the treatment of papillomas in the vagina
The choice of drugs for the treatment of papillomas in the vagina depends on the results of the examination, which includes a number of mandatory diagnostic measures: gynecological examination using mirrors for the presence of genital warts, examination with acolposcope, which allows you to see flat growths, scans for the type of human papillomavirus.
Based on the research and the results of analyzes, the doctor should prescribe a set of drugs for internal and local use. This complex includes antiviral agents, drugs to increase immunity and agents for the direct fight against papillomas in the vagina. Among these drugs, the most effective are distinguished:
- The newest means to strengthen the immune system, produced in the form of tablets with a dosage of 1 or 10 mg. The drug has no toxic effect. In addition to increasing immunity, the agent has an anti-tumor effect. Take 1 tablet per day before meals.
- Tablets based on vegetable matter with antiviral and bacteriostatic effect. In the treatment of papillomas in the vagina, 1 tablet is prescribed 3 times a day.
- One of the most modern antiviral drugs that act directly on the pathogenic microflora. Made in Israel. It also has an immunomodulatory effect. It is produced in the form of tablets containing 500 mg. The treatment usually lasts 2 weeks with the intake of 2 tablets 3 times a day.
- The product is naturally based, is a potent immunomodulator and also has pronounced antiviral activity. It is used for local exposure and is available in various dosage forms, including vaginal suppositories.
If papillomas are found in the vagina, only the attending physician can determine how to treat this disease with drugs, since each of the drugs has its own contraindications and side effects. In some cases, drug treatment may be sufficient and vaginal papillomas will go away after one or more treatments.
Important! The treatment of papillomas in the vagina during the gestation period requires special care. Most popular antiviral drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, so no self-medication is allowed during this time.
Removal of papilloma material in the vagina
Removal of papillomas in the vagina by various hardware techniques is used in cases where drug treatment did not bring the expected result. The choice of method is made by the doctor on the basis of the available material and the individual characteristics of the development of the disease.
Modern medicine offers the following methods:
- Cryodestruction. . . This is the removal of papillomas at low temperature. A popular and proven method of 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 comes with 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 of removing papillomas in the vagina. 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 on the mucous membrane instantly dries up and disappears.
- Electrocoagulation. . . The method of removing papillomas in the vagina is based on the ability of an electric current to destroy the structure of growths on the skin and mucous membranes and stop their growth.
- Suppression of 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 the multiplication of pathogenic cells becomes impossible.
Hardware methods of removing papillomas in the vagina are associated with some difficulties due to the inability to accurately act on the deep growths of the vagina. Therefore, only an experienced doctor can perform the procedure.
Folk remedies for papillomas in the vagina
Usually, doctors do not object to traditional methods of treating papillomas on the skin, but 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 of women acting precisely on the surface of genital warts, and there is a high risk of burning the surrounding tissue.
From traditional medicine, you can use sea buckthorn oil, which has a bactericidal effect, ammonia and tar soap.
It should be understood that alternative methods of treatment are in addition to the main treatment, because they cannot rid a woman of the root cause of the appearance of genital warts. It is possible to get rid of the human papillomavirus only with the help of long-term systemic treatment under the supervision of a qualified specialist.
Important! The use of any recipe of traditional medicine requires a mandatory discussion with the attending physician.
Prevention of the appearance of papillomas in the vagina
Prevention of the appearance of papillomas in the vagina is reduced to compliance with the following recommendations:
- not to have questionable sex without using a condom;
- if possible, find out about the state of health of the sexual partner;
- carefully monitor personal hygiene;
- avoid nervous and physical overload;
- adhere to the right diet, eat more fruits and vegetables;
- consult a doctor at the first symptoms of the disease.
In conclusion, it must be said that HPV is a very common virus and not all patients have pronounced symptoms of infection. The appearance of papillomas in the vagina requires treatment from the early stages of the disease, in this case, complex therapy can give a good effect.