Vulva or Vagina with HPV. What Does It Look Like?

The appearance of warts in the vagina is a characteristic symptom of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in women. Their appearance can vary; in some cases, very few warts appear, and they are flat.

But warts due to HPV in the vagina can also appear as a cluster-shaped bump and be of a pale hue.

Here I will tell you what a vulva with HPV looks like when the lesions are in the outermost area.

What does a vulva with HPV look like?

Warts can appear as small lumps on the pubis or around the larger lips of the vagina. They can also appear on the clitoris; the regions where these lesions can emerge tend to vary.

There are even cases where the lesions arise in the groin, an area of great friction, so it can be quite bothersome.

Regarding their appearance, I’ll describe it next:

Shape: they can be flat or have a more rounded bump, a common shape is like clusters or cauliflower.
Size: varies, they can be large lesions or very small lesions.
Color: they often have a slightly paler shade than the skin, but they can also be the same shade as the skin.

What do warts look like when they start to appear?

Some people who have had HPV warts more than once have reported feeling discomfort or slight itching in the affected area hours before the lesions emerged.

Once the warts begin to appear, they may have their usual appearance but look a bit smaller.

In fact, some doctors have suggested taking medications that help reduce the risk of wart occurrence in the genitals or other areas.

Imiquimod helps reduce the risk of wart appearance, although it is not a treatment to get rid of HPV. Being a virus, the treatment seeks to eliminate symptoms, but the viral load is only reduced by the immune defenses.

What is a papilloma?

The Human Papillomavirus produces condylomas, also known as papillomas.

These are benign bumps that arise from the alteration in epithelial cells, affecting the outermost layer of the skin or mucous membranes.

The appearance of condylomas can vary; sometimes they appear in clusters, which is common in the vulva or vagina with HPV.

Keep in mind that the lesions are highly contagious; transmission occurs when in contact with skin or mucous affected by the virus.

These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.

What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.

For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.

Click here to see what he did

HPV symptoms in women and cancer

One of the main challenges brought on by HPV is the possibility of suffering from cancer later on. But there’s something you should know, not all HPV cases end in a case of cancer.

In fact, the appearance of the vulva or vagina with HPV is characteristic due to the presence of condylomas in the external region of the genitals. And most of the time, these lesions are harmless.

Typically, there are no more HPV symptoms in women than the appearance of lesions in the genitals. However, in some cases, the lesions can cause pain, inflammation, itching, or even bleeding.

So, when can HPV cause cancer in women? It happens when the strain of the virus produces warts or lesions in the genitals internally and when no treatment is obtained.

In that case, disease development can take up to fifteen years, starting with cellular alterations that can lead to cervical cancer.

Note: the HPV vaccine does not cure the virus if it’s already in the body, but if it’s not present, it helps reduce the spread, especially of dangerous strains, with efficacy up to 95%.

Cervical cancer symptoms

In advanced cases, specific symptoms may be perceived, but these are typically not HPV symptoms but rather those of a carcinogenic process.

So, it’s important to pay attention to the following symptoms that can arise in women:

Foul-smelling, watery vaginal discharge.
Vaginal bleeding after intercourse or bleeding after the menstrual cycle.
Persistent pelvic pain accompanied by pain during sex.
Vaginal bleeding post-menopause, not caused by the menstrual cycle.

The complication is that this can occur in the presence of internal genital warts. Therefore, they are symptoms of cervical cancer and not specifically of HPV.

Cancer risks due to HPV in women

The risk of getting cancer as a consequence of HPV is almost always associated with cervical cancer.

But it’s important to know that there are other possibilities; the following are some viable cancer risks.

Vulva cancer

One of the symptoms is intense pain in this area, which may be accompanied by a lump formation, causing the region to become inflamed. On the other hand, color changes in the vulva may occur, and the skin can also thicken.

Anal cancer

When associated with HPV, it has been shown to be more prevalent in cases where anal sex predominates. Symptoms include itching, foul-smelling anal secretions, and even episodes of anal bleeding.

Mouth cancer

Yes, it’s true that HPV can cause mouth cancer and even tongue cancer. It’s associated with the practice of oral sex and the production of internal lesions that cause cellular alterations. Oropharyngeal cancer has also been linked to HPV risks.

How to know if I have HPV?

Ultimately, the best thing you can do is see a doctor and undergo a gynecological examination and cytological evaluation.

This way, you can ensure that lesions are only on the external portion of the vagina, preventing other risks.

Lastly… what should you do if you have HPV?