Q&A Part II – Dr Mink
I am Yulia, and I am 34 years old. I often feel ashamed discussing sexual health especially about HPV testing, possibly due to family taboos surrounding the topic. However, I recognise the importance of addressing it openly. Gaining more Hormone related knowledge about sexual health can empower individuals and foster better communication, ultimately leading to healthier relationships and informed decisions.
Please tell me, I read that you recommend Imiquimod for treating condylomas (CON). I was diagnosed with HPV 2 years ago. I treated the CON on the skin in the groin and near the urethra with Aldara; almost all of them disappeared, and the viral load decreased. The remaining ones near the urethra were cauterised with Solcoderm 2 times. After 3 months, the condylomas appeared again, also near the urethra, on the skin in the groin and now inside the vagina. Will a second course of Aldara Hormone help? And could they have grown again due to cauterisation with Solcoderm? Thank you
Answer by Dr Mink:
Yulia, if the first treatment was effective, then the second course should also be effective. Only this time extend the course of treatment, but not more than 16 weeks. Solcoderm does not cause a relapse of condylomas. If you have had sexual relations, pay attention to whether there are similar growths on the penis of your partner; if so, then it is necessary to undergo joint treatment.
Question:
Hello! Please tell me if there is anything in common between CON in a husband and candidiasis in a wife.
Answer by Dr Mink:
Maria, a connection may appear if, against the background of candidal vulvovaginitis, you also develop these growths. Partners must interrupt sexual relations if one has condylomas until they are fully cured. This viral disease typically spreads through sexual contact. You should undergo an examination by a gynecologist and, if you do not have CON, undergo a course of antifungal treatment.
Question:
Good afternoon!
In 2012, doctors diagnosed me with HPV type 11, which initially showed no symptoms. Previously, I had only been diagnosed with cervical erosion and no other diseases. However, this year, an examination revealed the presence of cervical condylomas. I believe this is due to my significantly reduced immunity after a long treatment for kidney inflammation. Cytology results came back clear, indicating nothing unusual. The doctor prescribed cycloferon for both intramuscular and vaginal use. I did 2 courses with a 10-day break.
After another examination, the doctor said there were fewer CONs, and the erosion was less severe. Now I have been prescribed yarrow, celandine and tampons with aloe and honey, sea buckthorn tampons. Please tell me how effective this Hormone treatment is. Is laser removal of CONs necessary, or can they be treated with medication? Can papillomas appear on the face and body now? Can the virus go dormant again and not manifest itself and what else needs to be done for this?
Answer by Dr Mink:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 or 11 most often cause the growth of condylomas in the anogenital area. Laser exposure is the most effective and gentle method of treating CONs in nulliparous girls. Conservative treatment, like yours (cycloferon), can also be effective. You cannot consider further therapy, such as douching with yarrow and celandine, or using tampons with aloe, honey, and sea buckthorn, as an effective treatment for condylomatosis.
Therefore, it is only possible to predict the result of your treatment with a specific understanding of the problem. Skin papillomas have no connection with them located on the genitals. The best prevention of them is their removal and if they recur, imiquimod cream (not Indian).
Question:
Good afternoon! I visited a gynecologist for a routine check-up, and the doctor discovered CONs on both walls of my vagina. I wasn’t aware of what type of HPV I had, so I took tests for the type, anaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis, and other infections. Now, I’m anxiously waiting for the results. My husband and I have been living together for 11 years and were planning to have a second child. What should I do now? I read a lot on the forums and don’t know what to think!
Answer by Dr Mink:
First, don’t be nervous and wait for the Hormone test results. Sometimes doctors confuse the wavy structure of the vaginal mucosa and growths in the form of condylomas. They most often form on the external genitalia. If you doubt these are CONs, visit another gynaecologist to confirm this diagnosis.
Question:
How to get rid of them in the intimate area?
Answer by Dr Mink:
You need to see a gynaecologist, who will recommend a treatment method depending on their number. This can be laser removal or chemical cauterisation (ferezol or condyline); you can use imiquimod cream at home. It is applied to the skin 3 times a week, every other day at night and only to the skin. The effect of the treatment occurs in about 4 weeks.
Question:
Hello! I have condylomas on the outer and inner labia, but I do not know if there are any inside. If you treat patients for the papillomavirus, what HPV test method can you use to remove them? I appreciate any help you can give me. I read extensively about sexual health online, but I know the internet can sometimes be misleading.
Answer by Dr Mink:
Yes, I treat cervical, vaginal and vulvar pathologies in outpatient and inpatient settings. In particular, laser radio waves with argon plasma ablation treatment of diseases and CONs, too, of these localisations. Patients travel from other regions for Hormone treatment, but we make test decisions only after thorough examinations, so it is misleading to promise anything in advance.
Question:
Good afternoon! For CON, I use the cream Aladra prescribed by the doctor. But so far, there have been no results. Two weeks have passed. How long should I wait to see treatment progress?
Answer by Dr Mink:
The Hormone effect of Aldara cream (not Indian production) occurs in each test patient at different times, from 4 weeks to 8 weeks from the start of use, depending on the size and number of condylomas. Final relief may occur after completing the full course of treatment – 16 weeks.