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Cervical erosion after childbirth
Last reviewed: 12.07.2025
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Cervical erosion after childbirth occurs in many women.
This pathology occurs in almost every second woman in labor. Moreover, every second woman has suffered from this disease at least once. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what it is and how to eliminate the problem.
Causes postpartum cervical erosions
The causes of the disease development can be varied. Thus, traumatic injury can serve the development of the phenomenon. This reason is the most basic. Hormonal imbalance also plays a significant role.
The phenomenon can be provoked by infectious inflammation. It develops both before and immediately after childbirth. Due to significant damage to the uterus. Papillomavirus infection is extremely dangerous. It is worth noting that most of its strains are highly oncogenic.
Knowing these reasons will allow you to exert special influence on them. This will allow you to choose high-quality treatment and effectively eliminate the erosion that has arisen. Only in this way will it be possible to avoid relapses. This is especially true for situations where a uterine rupture occurs. This phenomenon is accompanied by changes in the ratio of the epithelial layers of the main cervical canal.
Quite often, false erosion manifests itself, especially if the ruptures were stitched incorrectly. The technique of stitching is especially important. It is done by sticking a needle at the edge, with a small indentation of several millimeters.
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Symptoms postpartum cervical erosions
What is most interesting is that there are no symptoms at all. This pathological process is insidious in that it is actively developing, but there are no clinical manifestations. But at the same time, the disturbances in the structure of epithelial cells progress significantly.
All these are the best conditions for the development of cervical canal dysplasia. It is worth noting that it is considered a background process. If you do not start treatment in time, dysplasia may develop over time. This process can be called precancerous, moreover, it can progress significantly.
Ultimately, the disease may well develop into cervical cancer over time, which will entail serious complications. It is necessary to diagnose this process in a timely manner. It is possible to notice serious changes during the next examination by a gynecologist.
The final diagnosis is made only after studying the composition of cells and tissues (cytology of a smear from the cervix). This diagnostic method has long been called the gold standard and is especially popular.
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Diagnostics postpartum cervical erosions
The diagnosis can only be made in a gynecological office. During the examination, the specialist will see a bright red surface on the cervix. It is characterized by an irregular shape, even slightly oval. It is usually located on the back lip. In order to prevent this phenomenon, a woman should regularly undergo preventive examinations.
In the presence of erosion, any visit to the gynecologist ends with the appearance of bloody discharge. Usually, they pass on their own and do not bother the woman. If there is a suspicion of inflammation, a colposcopy is performed. It comes in two types, simple and extended.
A simple colposcopy is an examination without additional devices. This action is carried out using a special device, its name is a colposcope. During this procedure, the woman is in a lying position. Everything is carried out on a gynecological chair. The doctor begins to gradually insert the instrument into the vagina, it is a microscope. The magnification is insignificant, but this is quite enough for a complete examination of the uterus. The procedure is painless and does not cause much discomfort.
Extended colposcopy is an examination of the cervix but with the help of its treatment with a 3% solution of acetic acid. Such an effect causes vascular spasms, which allows to see a clear pathological picture. Then the uterus is treated with a special Lugol's solution. If there are diseases, the walls will not change color, but will remain light.
If inflammation is suspected, the woman is recommended to take a vaginal smear and an oncocytology smear. In addition, a special culture is performed to detect bacteria. The chain reaction to detect infections is actively studied. It is important to check sensitivity to antibiotics. Treatment can only be started 2 months after childbirth.
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Treatment postpartum cervical erosions
Treatment is carried out using various methods. Electrocoagulation is actively used. This is the simplest way to eliminate the problem. It is a kind of cauterization of erosion with electric current. Cauterization with high temperature envelops the affected area in a matter of seconds. However, it is not so effective. Not all foci may be eliminated. It should be noted that the procedure is not pleasant. In addition, it leaves scars in the vagina. This is fraught with serious complications in the future.
Cryotherapy is widely used. This method is a modern way to eliminate the problem. The procedure is carried out using liquid nitrogen. It is completely painless. But if it is carried out incorrectly, scars can form not only in the area of the erosion, but also on neighboring organs.
Laser therapy is one of the most effective ways to eliminate the problem. But a positive result is possible only in those cases when it is carried out by a real professional.
Chemical coagulation is nothing more than the treatment of the affected area by specialists with drugs. Solkovagin is most often used. This method is the simplest, though not particularly effective. This method can only help with shallow erosion or not too advanced stage.
There is also a contactless way to eliminate the problem. It is carried out using radio waves. It leads to the destruction of erosion and accompanies its further evaporation.
Immunocorrective therapy is actively used. In order to restore immunity, women are recommended to use VIFERON. The course of treatment is 3 months, the dosage is prescribed individually. At the end of the course, a control bacteriological culture is taken for the isolated pathogens after a combined provocation.
Prevention
Prevention consists of regular examination by a gynecologist. This will help avoid many problems. In addition, you need to eat more plant foods. Pay attention to carrots, radishes, lettuce, beets, radishes, dates and herbs.
It is important not to overwork yourself and take more walks in the fresh air. The body should not be overworked. Contraception plays a big role. You need to choose it correctly. If you feel discomfort or have unpleasant symptoms, you should refuse one or another method of contraception. It is best to consult a doctor.
Naturally, it is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene and sexual hygiene. It is impossible to allow the appearance of painful sensations and sudden movements that can lead to trauma. Of course, it is not so easy to avoid injuries during childbirth. Therefore, it is worth mentally preparing for the fact that the problem can overtake at any time. It is difficult to prevent erosion during pregnancy.
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Forecast
The prognosis for cervical erosion after childbirth is generally favorable. Often, the underlying defect disappears on its own and does not require special treatment. Medical care is required only when pseudo-erosion begins to form. In this case, full healing without special treatment is impossible.
If a woman has pseudo-erosions for a long time, then in the future the problem will lead to the development of malignant tumors. Therefore, the prognosis is not always good. Therefore, you should contact a gynecologist in time and not resort to self-elimination of the problem.
The prognosis depends entirely on how quickly the treatment began. If the process is eliminated in time, nothing terrible will happen. It is important to choose the optimal treatment method that will not lead to scarring. In any case, the prognosis depends on the qualifications of the specialist and the correctness of the method. There is clearly no need to worry without reason. Erosion is not a terrible disease and in any case it can be eliminated.