Papillomas on the labia are a rather delicate problem that causes dissatisfaction with oneself and reduces the quality of sex life. They are difficult to hide, they can cause discomfort during intercourse, so papillomas must be removed. In addition, in some cases, female genital growth can be a dangerous risk of developing cancer.
Causes of papilloma formation
Papillomas on the labia or genital warts are the result of infection with the human papilloma virus. In total, there are more than 100 strains of this virus, which differ in the type of neoplasms and the degree of risk of developing oncology.
The virus enters the body mainly through sexual contact against the background of reduced immunity. At the same time, a man who has infected a woman may not have visible signs of the virus because male papillomas do not always appear on the skin.
Impairment of immunity occurs due to recently transmitted infectious diseases, vitamin deficiencies or chronic stress. Papillomas on the labia can lead to a decrease in local immunity as a result of various inflammatory and infectious diseases of the genitals, including fungal and bacterial vaginosis. At the same time, the use of other people's personal hygiene products is enough for the infection, so that after a while the aesthetic growths appear on the right.
Thus, despite the fact that the virus is transmitted from one person to another, the appearance of papillomas on the labia of women is as follows:
- reduced immunity after ARVI, pneumonia, influenza or tonsillitis;
- vaginal infections;
- non-observance of personal hygiene;
- stress;
- unbalanced diet;
- chronic presence of infectious focus in the body;
- lazy sex.
All of these factors lead to a decrease in immunity, both general and local. As a result, the body becomes susceptible to various negative effects and is unable to resist the human papilloma virus.
Quite often the virus does not manifest, it is limited by human immunity. This is only true if a person is completely healthy. The virus can then be asymptomatic in the body for a long time. Papilloma formation will occur against a background of decreased immunity. If this does not happen in the coming years, the body can cope with the virus on its own, but self-healing usually lasts at least 18 months.
What do genital papillomas look like?
Infection on the right side of a woman manifests itself depending on several factors:
- type of virus;
- the concentration of the virus in the body;
- growth localization.
The development of papillomas on the labia minora is caused by the influence of oncogenic or relatively oncogenic virus strains (16, 18, 31, 32, 45 and other types). It is easy to understand what such papillomas look like on the right, knowing what a warts are. These are small papillae with jagged edges that rise above the surface of the mucosa. They usually do not differ in color or are slightly lighter than the mucous membranes. Manifestations of the papillomavirus on the labia can provoke the development of genital warts in a woman's perineum, vulva and vagina.
Warts are always formed only on the mucous membranes. Papillomas on the inner labia do not appear in women, they form only in places with a thin epidermis.
Papillomas are small balls on the foot that rise above the skin. They have smooth borders of the right shape, they can be slightly lighter or darker than the rest of the skin. When pressed, the papillomas on the labia do not hurt, under the fingers feel the uniform structure of growth. These types of neoplasms appear in the groin folds and on the labia majora.
Almost any of the known methods are used to remove papillomas on the labia because the risk of burns or deep damage to the epidermis is minimal. Treatment of papillomas in the labia minora is performed comprehensively, as such growths are potentially dangerous.
Warts can form in the following areas:
- small labia;
- vulva;
- vagina;
- Cervix;
- anus;
- crotch;
- urethra.
The photo of the papilloma on the labia is no different from the images of growths in other parts of the body, while the vagina and vagina of the papilloma or warts are difficult to see on their own.
The formation of papillomas on the labia during pregnancy is associated with a decrease in immunity. In this case, timely treatment of the consequences of HPV plays an important role, otherwise there is a risk of the child becoming infected through the birth canal.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Sexual contact and the human papilloma virus on the labia of women are directly related. First, when exposed to the affected mucosa, there is a risk of the virus being transmitted to the sexual partner. Second, rubbing during intercourse can damage papillomas and warts, accompanied by pain. There is a risk of becoming infected with papilloma until it becomes inflamed and can start to develop into cancer.
There are cases when a woman has large papillomas on the right major due to repeated injuries. No woman is insured against such a risk. Large growths are very dangerous and must be removed first.
Papilloma of the labia minora mucosa and vagina can lead to the development of cervical cancer. This is due to the activity of the papillomavirus, which manifests itself in the excessive division of epithelial cells into the labia minora and other parts of the mucosa. In this case, cervical cell damage develops in several stages. First, erosion is caused by HPV on the labia, then it turns into dysplasia, which is a precancerous condition. Lack of timely treatment for dysplasia leads to the development of cervical cancer.
It should be understood that any papilloma on the labia is a potential hazard. The papilloma itself can degenerate into cancer, and not just provoke cervical oncology. Signs of malignant papilloma include increased growth, pain and itching, discharge from the growth body and blackness of the affected area. If you notice such symptoms, you should consult a doctor - oncologist, gynecologist or dermatovenerologist - as soon as possible.
Papilloma treatment and removal
How to treat papillomas on the labia depends on their number and size. It is advisable not to take self-medication, but to consult a doctor, who will tell you in detail how to prevent and prevent the appearance of papillomas on the right side.
To get rid of papillomas on the labia, you need to be consistent. First, the virus is suppressed, then the growth itself is removed and, if necessary, immunostimulatory therapy is given. To determine the exact sequence of treatment, a PCR analysis must be performed to show the degree and concentration of the virus and to identify its strain.
If a woman is exposed to a potentially dangerous strain of the virus, aged 16 or 18, complex treatment is needed. In this case, each papilloma removed is sent for histological analysis, and a complete cervical examination is performed to detect epithelial changes.
How to remove papillomas on the right depends on the exact location. Skin neoplasms are removed in any available way - from surgical to folk. This is due to the fact that the skin of the labia majora is thick enough, so complications rarely occur after removal. It is fair to say that the formations on the labia major do not, in most cases, pose a threat to health or cause cancer.
Removal of genital warts on the mucosa is performed either by laser exposure or by radio wave method. These two methods are considered to be the gentlest, although they do not cover the fruit feeding dishes, so the risk of bleeding is minimal. When removing neoplasms from the cervix or vagina, histological analysis is required to rule out the onset of the pathological process.
You should consult your doctor on how to remove papillomas on the right side. If the analysis showed high levels of the virus in the body, there is a risk of recurrence of genital warts, so a complex treatment, including three stages, is performed.
- After the virus strain has been identified, the woman is given antiviral and immunomodulatory therapy. This is to suppress the virus and reduce the risk of papilloma recurrence.
- After drug treatment, which lasts for an average of several weeks, the papillomas are removed using a method of your choice. Laser removal or radio wave method is recommended.
- The analysis should be repeated some time after removal of the growths. If the virus concentration is still high, a second course of drug therapy is prescribed.
Medicines used to treat papillomas are available as tablets and ointments. Antiviral ointments with immunomodulatory properties are recommended for the treatment of cutaneous papillomas. If growths appear on the mucosa, the use of tablets is indicated.
Usually, after the removal of papillomas and drug therapy, the body heals itself after a few months or years. To avoid the recurrence of papillomas, a woman should follow hygiene rules, maintain her immunity and avoid unprotected sex.