Causes of erosion
Defects in the mucous membrane of the cervix canmay occur for various reasons. Medical science is familiar with 2 types of erosions: acquired and congenital. Congenital erosion is pseudo-erosion. Another name is ectopia. Visually, pseudo-erosion is a velvety reddening of the tip of the cervix. In fact, it is only prismatic epithelium that has gone beyond the cervical canal. This physiological feature occurs in women with elevated progesterone levels. This phenomenon is not dangerous. Treatment of the cervix is not required. Acquired erosion is much more unpleasant. It is precisely defects of the mucous membrane. Lesions in the form of small red spots are clearly visible against the background of pink healthy tissue. The most common cause of such lesions is some kind of infection. For example: mycoplasmosis, gonorrhea, genital herpes virus, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, etc. These diseases are usually transmitted through sexual contact. Each of them has its own pronounced symptoms. Candidiasis or vaginosis, which are bacterial infections, can also cause erosion. All of the listed diseases are quite dangerous. Therefore, before treating erosion, it is necessary to identify and eliminate the cause. Mechanical damage to the mucous tissues after childbirth or abortions also contribute to the development of the disease. Women with hormonal disorders or an unclear menstrual cycle are prone to defects on the cervix. It should be recalled that a promiscuous change of partners, early onset of sexual activity significantly increase the risk of diseases of the genital area, including erosion.
Symptoms of erosion and preparation for treatment
As a rule, cervical erosion occursasymptomatic. The woman is not particularly bothered by anything. The disease can be detected during a gynecological examination. However, abundant pathological discharge may be a cause for concern. It should be remembered that normal vaginal discharge is present in small quantities and does not have an unpleasant odor. They are transparent or whitish. In cases of increased discharge, color change, or the appearance of an unpleasant odor, you should consult a doctor. During the appointment, the gynecologist conducts a visual examination on the chair. Before doctors learned to use colposcopy to examine the cervix, the diagnosis of "erosion" was very vague. It meant the presence of small redness on the mucous surface. Colposcopy allows you to examine the female genital organs under a special medical microscope. If necessary, an extended colposcopy is performed. Then the cervix is treated with a special solution before the examination, which allows you to visually identify the pathology. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor chooses the appropriate treatment for cervical erosion. Medical science knows different methods of treating the cervix. Various tests help to choose the most suitable method. Before removing the erosion, the patient must give blood from a vein and a smear from the vagina. The test results show whether the body has chlamydia, genital herpes, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, etc. Serious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C are also detected. In addition, it is necessary to study the vaginal microflora for dysbacteriosis. With appropriate individual indications, ultrasound of the ovaries and biopsy are sometimes performed.
Traditional methods of treatment
Treatment of cervical erosion is possible in several waysmethods. There are traditional and non-traditional methods. Non-traditional (folk) methods have only an anti-inflammatory effect. Their use is advisable only at the initial stage of the disease and in the absence of various infections. Self-medication is unacceptable. The appropriateness and effectiveness of a specific folk method should be assessed by the attending physician, not the patient. The following methods of treating cervical erosion are popular:
- Sea buckthorn oil.This drug can be obtained at any pharmacy. It is inexpensive. Cotton swabs are soaked in sea buckthorn oil, then inserted into the vagina overnight. The course of treatment is 14 days.
- Infusion of calendula. It is necessary to pour dry calendula with boiling water, allow to cool, drain. Or dissolve 1 teaspoon of 2% tincture of marigold in a glass of boiled water. Dent in a ready solution.
- Honey. Thick honey diluted with water. The resulting solution is moistened with a cotton swab. The tampon is inserted at night into the vagina.
Unfortunately, treatment of cervical erosion with folk remedies is ineffective. Therefore, it is wiser to resort to proven traditional methods.
Traditional methods of treatment
Traditional methods are more effective than folk methods.Medical science has evidence to support this. The main direction of methods is the removal of damaged cells. There are several methods of traditional treatment. Drug treatment. This option is effective in eliminating the inflammatory process on the cervix. This method is rarely used independently. It is usually necessary as an addition to complex therapy. In cases where the cause of erosion is bacterial infections, a course of antibiotic treatment is carried out. It should be remembered that most of these diseases are sexually transmitted. Therefore, a course of drug treatment is prescribed to both partners at the same time. Cryodestruction. In other words, freezing. The treatment is carried out as follows. Liquid nitrogen is supplied to the area affected by erosion. The temperature of the substance is so low that the damaged areas of the mucous membrane of the cervix are frozen. Diseased cells die off after a while, then they are removed naturally. Healthy cells remain alive and are not damaged. This method has many advantages. It is completely painless and completely bloodless. The cervix is not injured either during freezing or after the procedure. There are no scars left afterwards. Laser coagulation. Laser cauterization is used for this method. This is a gentle treatment method. After it, the cervix is not deformed, and scars do not appear. The length of the laser beam is strictly controlled. The parameters are set in accordance with the depth of tissue damage. It is noteworthy that the beam should remove only diseased cells. Healthy tissue is not affected or damaged. Diathermocoagulation. Another name is cauterization. The method involves cauterizing damaged cells with electric current. The effectiveness of this method is quite high, but there are some disadvantages. After cauterization, a scar remains on the cervix. This circumstance can prevent a woman from having children. Radio wave method. This is an innovative method. The essence is as follows: radio waves directly affect the affected tissue. The radio wave method is highly effective. Its advantages: painlessness, absence of negative consequences, fast recovery process after treatment.
Prevention of disease
It is known that it is better to prevent a disease than to cure it.then treat. That is why it is so important for health to follow the rules of prevention. Firstly, it is necessary to follow the rules of personal hygiene. Daily water procedures, clean underwear. During the menstrual cycle, it is a good idea to take a shower not only in the evening, but also in the morning. Secondly, you should lead a neat lifestyle. A promiscuous change of partners negatively affects the health of the female genital organs. The vaginal microflora is subject to constant changes. The risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease increases significantly. Thirdly, contraception. If conception is not planned, you need to think about it in advance. Abortion has an extremely negative effect on a woman's health. The cervix is severely injured. The chance of acquiring erosion increases several times. Fourthly, a visit to a gynecologist should occur at least 2 times a year. The earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat. Only a doctor can decide how to treat erosion. Many women are afraid to treat this disease, fearing complications. However, this is just a misconception. As a rule, the removal of damaged tissues occurs without consequences. But an advanced disease can lead to the development of a malignant tumor - cancer. And, of course, you should remember about immunity. Walks in the fresh air, proper nutrition, vitamins and positive emotions will be useful for all representatives of the fair sex.
