Wenbergs on the labia: causes, treatment, prevention

Responsible attitude towards one's ownhealth is considered an integral part of human culture. Especially recently, gynecological diseases have become "younger": even young girls who have not given birth can easily discover deviations from the norm, a fairly common one of which is lumps in the genital area - lipomas.

Causes of Lipoma

Many women are not particularly worried whenthe doctor finds lipomas on their genitals, considering them a cosmetic problem. But this approach is absolutely unacceptable, because the lipoma can increase in size, affecting the internal genital organs. The thing is that by its nature, a lipoma is a benign formation (the so-called cyst), the cause of which is most often the blockage of the sebaceous glands. If you are predisposed to oily skin and acne, the likelihood of getting this trouble on the labia increases dramatically. In addition, you should never trust the diagnosis to friends or acquaintances who supposedly have already successfully overcome a similar problem. Even a malignant tumor can be hidden behind a harmless lipoma, and only a gynecologist can decide on treatment through special tests. If the lipoma is “ordinary”, it is important to make every effort to avoid infection, because in this case, treatment is complicated by the presence of suppuration and high temperature. In addition to problems with subcutaneous fat cells, lipoma can also be caused by a hormonal system disorder, heredity, or even poor ecology. But often all the reasons merge, and the woman feels shame and discomfort, postponing a visit to the gynecologist.

Physiology of Wen and its types

The most common cause leading tothe appearance of genital lipomas is still a hormonal imbalance, so women over 35 are most vulnerable. So, the first step to take is a visit to the doctor. An experienced gynecologist will conduct all the necessary examinations to determine, first of all, what kind of trouble has dared to visit you. There are several types of lipomas:

fibrolipoma (adipose tissue consisting of a large amount of connective tissue);
Miolipomes (in them, in addition to fat, there are muscle fibers);
Fibromyolipoma (wen combining the two previous varieties);
angiolipoma (distinguished by the presence of a large number of blood vessels);
osteolipomas (have bone tissue in the composition);
petrified lipomas (such zhiroviki consist of calcareous salts).

Externally, it is very difficult for an inexperienced eye to distinguishone lipoma from another, because they look similar: they are round seals under the skin, located at different depths. If the lipoma is observed almost on the surface of the skin, you can see that it is white, and if it is located deep, this is impossible. There is a neoplasm independent of the skin, that is, the skin moves as if on the surface of the lipoma, because the lipoma is held in a certain place on the labia. The exception is "young" lipomas. They are quite mobile, therefore they are more susceptible to mechanical damage, especially on the genitals, through, for example, underwear, and even to infection. In any case, the gynecologist sends the material for histological examination to avoid serious problems.

Prevention and treatment of adipocytes

Let's start with treatment, because womenrarely pay attention to this problem until they find something similar on their labia. Old lipomas are almost always subject to surgical intervention, especially if they are inflamed, festering, or you have tried to get rid of the problem yourself. Most often, the surgeon resorts to the method of excision of lipomas on the labia, when the tumor capsule and damaged tissue around it are completely removed. Additional antibiotic treatment is recommended for several days. Small "quiet" lipomas are also removed by endoscopic methods or liposuction. Innovative methods also include laser and radio wave methods. The advantages of the latter two are that they do not require long-term anesthesia, exclude infection and the appearance of postoperative scars on the labia. And the patient can return to normal sexual life in a few days if she follows all the doctor's recommendations. Traditional medicine is also practiced in the treatment of lipomas and is quite effective. For this purpose, coltsfoot leaves are used, which are attached to the affected areas of the skin, but such procedures are quite difficult to carry out on the labia. You can wash yourself or make compresses from a decoction of burdock root. The most conservative methods are considered to be methods using chopped baked onions or garlic with the addition of vegetable oil. But let me repeat: do not avoid consulting a doctor in any way, since the affected lipoma very often gets infected, which only complicates the problem. Women who have once encountered such a problem will, of course, be interested in the question of how to avoid it in the future. The basis of any prevention is, first of all, the hygiene of the genitals. Wash yourself twice a day with laundry soap. If you have oily skin and lipomas appear not only on the genitals, it is recommended to adjust your diet, excluding fatty and carbohydrate foods. Eat more raw fruits and vegetables, cereals. And one more piece of advice for those who still have lipomas: visit an endocrinologist, since thyroid problems are the cause of lipomas, which are difficult to treat. Frequently examine your labia and if any lumps appear, immediately contact a gynecologist.