What is papilloma?
This is an infectious disease that is caused by the human papillomavirus (abbreviated as HPV). Currently, doctors distinguish several varieties of the virus, which manifest themselves in different ways - in the form of warts on the arms and legs and genital warts. In most cases, infection occurs through sexual intercourse or simply through close physical contact. What is the danger of this disease? Of course, warts themselves are harmless (although they do not look particularly aesthetically pleasing), however, it must be borne in mind that human papillomavirus infection can trigger the development of cancer. For example, uterine papilloma in women can cause the formation of a malignant tumor.
Infection methods
How can you catch this disease? The most common way is unprotected sexual intercourse. Therefore, all neoplasms caused by HPV belong to the category of
sexually transmitted diseases. The virus can also pass from mother to child. Cases of domestic infection are quite rare, but nonetheless possible. To protect yourself, try to avoid casual sexual intercourse. If this still happened, be sure to use condoms. Particularly at risk of contracting HPV are people who frequently change sexual partners, have concomitant sexually transmitted diseases, and those who have weakened immunity.
Papilloma of the cervix in women
When the papilloma virus enters the body of a woman, it can cause the so-called genital warts (the medical name is genital warts). In addition, the disease provokes erosion of the cervix. A particular danger is that this disease can be almost asymptomatic; You can detect it only when you visit a gynecologist.
What does papilloma look like in women?
The main and undoubted sign that a woman has HPV is genital warts. The incubation period for the virus is about three months, after which neoplasms begin to appear on the body. The main place of their dislocation, as a rule, is the labia minora. The skin around the anus, the oral cavity, and the cervical canal can also be affected. Condylomas look like warts with jagged edges. The most unfavorable option is cervical papilloma in women, since in this case there is a risk of developing a malignant tumor.
Diagnostics
To detect HPV in its early stages, several techniques are currently used. First of all, this is a visual examination by a gynecologist - it allows you to find out how large the papilloma of the cervix in women is (and how long it appeared). Secondly, this is a coloscopy - examination of the cervix with a coloscopy. Thirdly, this is a biopsy (the procedure during which the doctor takes a piece of tissue for analysis).
Treatment
Papilloma of the cervix in women is treatable. The specialist can offer you several options to choose from: electrocoagulation, laser therapy, exposure to high and low temperatures. The most effective way is a laser. It is practically painless, leaves no residue and does not cause bleeding. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to undergo a full examination.