Cervical Papilloma

Often, the human papillomavirus provokes cervical cancer. At present, this is the only precisely established factor in the development of the oncological process. Therefore, if during a gynecological examination a woman has a papilloma virus, it is recommended to start treatment immediately.

Cervical Papilloma: Causes

There are several factors affecting the papilloma:

1. The main reason is sexual contact with an infected person. It does not matter whether this contact was genital, anal or oral. In principle, the virus can be transmitted and with a kiss. Therefore, mechanical contraception is not a defense against papilloma infection.
2. Infection with the papilloma virus can occur by the household way, even, with the usual handshake. Especially often, infection occurs when visiting public baths, saunas, swimming pools and solariums.
3. The penetration of the virus during labor activity from mother to child is not excluded.
4. High risk of infection with papilloma with weak immunity. Provoking factors may be the abuse of alcoholic beverages, smoking, depressive conditions, acute infections, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
5. When the virus penetrates the deep layers of the epithelium become its habitat. Here the virus multiplies and grows. And only after maturation comes to the surface, becoming unusually contagious. Until that time, the papilloma is considered "asleep" and does not cause harm.

Cervical Papilloma: Symptoms and Diagnosis

The presence of cervical papilloma does not give clinical symptoms. Infection is revealed during gynecological examination. The doctor determines the extent of the disease visually. The presence of genital warts serves as an indicator of an exacerbation of the infection. Nevertheless, the more acute the infectious process, the easier it is to receive treatment.

Flat condyloma is a sign of a chronic disease that causes changes in the upper layer of the epithelium. Visual diagnosis is difficult. Therefore, it is desirable to perform a histological examination and a biopsy to determine the malignancy of the process.

Specifically, for the detection of the papilloma virus in the cervix, a test was developed, a special cytological examination of the smear. Due to this test, an early diagnosis of the development of precancerous condition is carried out, and methods of surgical treatment are determined.

Cervical papilloma: treatment

After the detection of the cervical papilloma virus, especially with high oncogenic activity, a woman is prescribed treatment with antiviral drugs that significantly increase immunity. Removal of the papilloma itself is carried out by high-frequency coagulation, freezing, and laser.

Unfortunately, even removing the papilloma does not mean that the woman will not subsequently face the same problem. The carrier of the virus is a person for several years. And at any moment the "sleeping" virus can awaken. That is why, it is necessary to undergo an annual gynecological examination. According to statistics, among women with papilloma of the cervix uteri about 1% is a degeneration of tissues into a malignant tumor. The infectious nature of cervical cancer has made possible the provision of preventive treatment. In some countries, girls at the age of 13 are already being vaccinated against papilloma.

If the papilloma virus is detected in a pregnant woman, it is recommended that treatment be carried out early. Only safe methods are used, such as laser therapy and cryodestruction.