How to treat severe cervical erosion
In recent years, cervical erosion has become one of the hot topics in the field of women's health. With the improvement of health awareness, more and more women are paying attention to the treatment of cervical erosion, especially the treatment of severe cervical erosion. This article will combine the popular discussions and medical data on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the treatment methods for severe cervical erosion.
1. What is severe cervical erosion?
Cervical erosion refers to the migration of columnar epithelial cells on the cervical surface, replacing the original squamous epithelial cells, resulting in red erosion-like changes on the cervical surface. Cervical erosion can be divided into mild, moderate and severe according to the size of the erosion area. Severe cervical erosion usually means that the erosion area exceeds 2/3 of the total area of the cervix.
| Classification | erosion area |
|---|---|
| mild cervical erosion | Less than 1/3 of the total area of the cervix |
| moderate cervical erosion | 1/3-2/3 of the total area of the cervix |
| severe cervical erosion | More than 2/3 of the total area of the cervix |
2. Symptoms of severe cervical erosion
Severe cervical erosion may be accompanied by the following symptoms:
| Symptoms | incidence |
|---|---|
| Increased leucorrhea | about 85% |
| contact bleeding | about 60% |
| Lumbosacral pain | about 40% |
| Itching of the vulva | about 30% |
3. Treatment of severe cervical erosion
Current treatments for severe cervical erosion mainly include the following methods:
| Treatment | Applicable situations | cure rate | recurrence rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| physical therapy | Severe erosion without infection | 85-90% | 10-15% |
| drug treatment | Erosion with inflammation | 60-70% | 30-40% |
| surgical treatment | Those who fail conservative treatment | More than 95% | Below 5% |
1. Physical therapy
Physical therapy is currently the most commonly used treatment method and mainly includes:
- Laser treatment: Use laser beam to vaporize eroded tissue and promote new epithelial growth
- Cryotherapy: destroy eroded tissue through cryogenic freezing
- Electrocautery treatment: Use high-frequency current to cauterize the eroded surface
2. Medication
Drug treatment is suitable for severe cervical erosion accompanied by inflammation. Commonly used drugs include:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|
| antibiotics | Metronidazole, doxycycline | 7-14 days |
| vaginal suppository | Baofukang suppository, Xiaomi suppository | 10-15 days |
| Chinese medicine preparations | Gynecology Qianjin Tablets, Fuyankang | 1-3 months |
3. Surgical treatment
For severe cervical erosion that recurs or is suspected to be cancerous, surgical treatment may be considered:
- LEEP knife surgery: remove the diseased tissue through an electric resection loop
- Cervical conization: removal of part of the cervical tissue
- Hysterectomy: only suitable in rare cases with other uterine diseases
4. Precautions after treatment
No matter what treatment method is adopted, you need to pay attention to the following things after treatment:
| time | Things to note |
|---|---|
| 1-2 weeks after treatment | Sexual life, bathing, and strenuous exercise are prohibited |
| 1 month after treatment | Avoid swimming, cycling and other sports |
| 3 months after treatment | Regular check-ups to observe the healing status |
| long term | Keep the vulva clean and enhance immunity |
5. Preventive measures
The key to preventing severe cervical erosion is:
1. Have regular gynecological examinations, at least once a year is recommended
2. Pay attention to sexual hygiene and avoid multiple sexual partners
3. Treat vaginal inflammation promptly
4. Avoid frequent abortions
5. Enhance immunity and maintain good living habits
Although severe cervical erosion may cause a lot of discomfort, through standardized treatment and scientific care, the vast majority of patients can achieve good therapeutic effects. It is recommended that when choosing a treatment method, patients must go to a regular hospital for treatment and choose the most suitable treatment plan according to the doctor's advice.
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