Treatment of cervical erosion

Cervical erosion is diagnosed in every second woman, however, such a diagnosis requires additional clarification.

It is worth noting that the treatment of cervical erosion requires an individual and comprehensive approach. First of all, the specialist eliminates the inflammatory process. The complex of therapeutic measures depends on the structure and size of the lesion, the patient's condition, and concomitant diseases. All appointments should be made only by a doctor.

If erosion is diagnosed in a young girl who has not given birth, in the absence of complications, the gynecologist gives preference to conservative methods of therapy.

Particular importance is attached to medications; currently, anti-inflammatory drugs, hormonal therapy, antibacterial and antiviral agents, as well as local drugs that have a general strengthening and immunostimulating effect are widely used.

In the early stages of the disease and with timely implementation of a set of treatment measures, it is possible to get rid of ectopia of the cervical epithelium without resorting to surgical means.

Conservative treatment often prescribes topical medications that are applied directly to the damaged mucosa and cauterize the wound. This method results in the formation of a crust at the site of endocervicosis. After a few days, the crust comes off on its own.

Typically, this method of therapy is prescribed for small erosive lesions.

Recently, polychromatic light therapy has become very popular. This method is suitable for young girls who have not given birth, it has anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, and restorative effects.

The procedure is performed by a doctor using a special device that emits ultraviolet and infrared light. Such therapy occurs without destroying cellular structures, which is important for young girls, to speed up the healing process.

The most effective methods are cauterization of lesions with liquid nitrogen, laser, electric current, and radio wave methods.

Methods of treatment of cervical erosion

There are several methods of treating cervical erosion, which are fundamentally different from each other: laser, radio wave, cryodestruction, conservative.

In each individual case, the doctor chooses the most suitable method for a specific patient. When choosing a method, the specialist must take into account the cause of the ectopia, the characteristics of the disease, and the woman's condition.

Laser therapy has recently become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness and safety. During the process, the doctor controls the strength and depth of the laser beam, and the beam is directed exclusively at the affected part of the mucous membrane.

The advantages include the fact that pathological cells disappear and there are no scars or other tissue changes left at the site of endocervicosis. It is prescribed mainly to young nulliparous girls.

Radio wave therapy involves the action of radio waves on damaged parts of the mucous membrane. The effect of this method has not yet been sufficiently studied by specialists, so little is known about its effectiveness and side effects. After the course is completed, there are no scars left on the tissues, and it is completely painless, but despite this, some doctors prefer other methods.

Treatment of cervical erosion with nitrogen is called cryodestruction. This technology involves the effect of liquid nitrogen on the affected part of the epithelium, which has a very low temperature and literally freezes the cells. The frozen cells subsequently die, while the healthy part of the mucous membrane remains. Cryodestruction does not cause discomfort or pain to the patient, and does not lead to tissue scarring.

Conservative treatment methods are based on the use of drugs that are applied to the damaged part of the mucosa and lead to the death of pathological cells, in their place new healthy cells are formed.

Such drugs as solkovagin and vagotyl are widely used.

Many women are more afraid of the treatment of cervical erosion than the development of the disease itself, since they have heard about various complications after therapy. However, all possible complications cannot cause significant damage to a woman's health, and modern drugs reduce almost to zero all likelihood of complications.

Treatment of cervical erosion in nulliparous women

First of all, after treatment, scars may remain on the tissues, and the patency of the cervical canal may be impaired, which will complicate the process of conception. Therefore, gynecologists prefer methods that maximally preserve the mucous membrane and prevent the adhesion process in the abdominal cavity.

Laser vaporization is one of the most common treatment methods for ectopia, which are prescribed to young girls. Vaporization is performed in the gynecologist's office, and after the procedure, the patient's recovery period is at home.

The principle of the method is to affect the lesion with a laser beam. The peculiarity of this method is that healthy cells remain undamaged. The entire procedure takes about half an hour and is performed under general anesthesia. The patient is first assigned a gynecologist examination and colposcope diagnostics (to exclude the malignant nature of the pathological process).

After laser vaporization, the patient returns to normal life quite quickly, discharge after the procedure is insignificant, and the period of abstinence from sex is minimal.

The advantage of this technique is that the cervical canal remains intact, which is especially important for young girls.

However, like any other method, laser vaporization has its contraindications, which include diseases of the reproductive system with severe bleeding, inflammation of the abdominal organs, including herpes, papilloma virus.

Treatment of large cervical erosion can be conservative or surgical. The therapy is based on a comprehensive and individual approach to the patient.

Nulliparous patients are usually prescribed conservative therapy using anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, and hormonal drugs.

Surgical methods include cryodestruction and diathermocoagulation (cauterization with high temperatures). After such procedures, the recovery period is quite long, and scars form on the mucous membrane.

Laser therapy, which is considered the most effective and safe today, shows good efficiency in the treatment of large ectopias.

Radio wave treatment of cervical erosion

Radio wave treatment of cervical erosion has become increasingly popular recently. The procedure is performed using the Surgitron device, which allows not only to treat, but also to diagnose certain diseases of the cervix.

This method is virtually painless and does not cause severe bleeding, and affects a minimal number of healthy cells. After the procedure, the patient quickly regains her ability to work.

Surgitron

It is a device that emits radio waves and evaporates the erosive process on the mucous membrane, without leaving burns or scars, in addition, the likelihood of complications during pregnancy and childbirth after radio wave therapy with Surgitron is extremely low.

The procedure lasts only a few minutes and is virtually painless. After the treatment, the patient may experience minor discharge, nagging pain in the lower abdomen, which is quite normal.

After therapy, it is not recommended to swim in bodies of water, take a bath, or lift weights; you should also refrain from sex for some time.

Before prescribing radio wave treatment using the Surgitron device, the doctor prescribes a full examination of the patient, which includes several tests and additional examinations. First of all, the specialist must exclude the presence of inflammatory processes, mental disorders, diabetes. Low blood clotting is also a contraindication.

Photek

Treatment of cervical erosion with the modern radio wave device Fotek is a completely new method of surgical intervention.

The device allows a specialist to perform an operation without tissue trauma, thermal destruction, etc.

During the procedure, the patient does not experience any discomfort; after the operation, there are no scars or swelling, and the likelihood of the disease recurring is extremely low.

Radio wave treatment with Fotek is prescribed on the 5th-7th day of the cycle, the procedure lasts several minutes, full recovery is noted after one menstrual cycle.

After the operation, the patient is scheduled for follow-up examinations over the course of six months.

Before therapy, the specialist prescribes an ultrasound examination, a cytological examination to exclude a malignant process, a general clinical examination, etc.

Laser treatment of cervical erosion

Treatment of cervical erosion with a laser beam is considered one of the most effective and reliable methods today. Laser therapy or laser coagulation consists of the so-called evaporation of the erosive lesion. The laser beam affects only the affected areas, while healthy cells remain undamaged.

After laser therapy, the formation of a new layer of epithelium at the site of ectopia occurs within 25-30 days, which reduces the likelihood of developing endometriosis.

After the procedure, a woman may experience watery or minor bloody discharge. If necessary, a specialist prescribes suppositories with an anti-inflammatory effect (sea buckthorn, hexicon, etc.) to prevent inflammatory processes.

After the laser cauterization procedure, it is recommended to abstain from sex for the first month, otherwise the risk of infection and complications in the wound healing process increases.

After laser therapy, patients who are planning a pregnancy must refrain from conception for three months (during this period, the mucous membrane will be completely restored and the probability of conception will be maximum).

Radiosurgical treatment

Treatment of cervical erosion by radiosurgery has several advantages. First of all, it is a contactless method, which prevents infection and inflammation.

Also after the procedure, natural processes of tissue regeneration that were exposed to radio waves are activated. As a result, this method not only allows you to remove ectopia, but also launches the patient's body's recovery capabilities.

After radiosurgical treatment, tissue elasticity is completely preserved, the cervix retains its ability to open, which is important for patients who are planning a pregnancy in the future.

The recovery period after this technique is quite short, the patient's general well-being after the operation is good, she can lead her usual lifestyle with virtually no restrictions.

In addition, after removal of endocervicosis by radiosurgery, relapses of the disease practically do not occur.

Basically, radiosurgical removal of ectopia is performed by the Surgitron device, which excises tissues using thermal exposure to radio waves. During the procedure, healthy cells located near the lesion are practically not affected. After the affected area is removed, new healthy epithelial cells are formed in its place.

It is worth noting that before starting therapy, a specialist must perform a biopsy of the cervical tissue to rule out oncology (in case of a malignant process, radio wave therapy is contraindicated).

After the procedure, the patient may experience bloody discharge and spasms.

The recovery process largely depends on the woman, after therapy it is recommended to limit physical activity as much as possible, exclude visits to swimming pools, saunas, swimming in rivers, ponds and other open water bodies, and also to refrain from sexual intercourse. If all recommendations are followed, the recovery period is much faster.

Electric shock treatment

Prescribed by a doctor in cases where medications have not shown the desired effect. This method is divided into several types, and in each individual case, specialists choose the most gentle and effective. The choice of method is influenced by several factors: the cause of the development of pathology, the characteristics of the body, the size of the ectopia, etc.

It is one of the methods aimed at cauterizing erosion. After the procedure, blood flows intensively to the affected area, which stimulates the regenerative process.

After such therapy, a scar forms at the site of the ectopia and the pathology completely disappears.

Before electric treatment, the specialist prescribes medications to restore the vaginal flora, an examination to detect infectious diseases, and a biopsy if a malignant process is suspected.

Diathermocoagulation causes a local burn. The equipment for this procedure is available in any gynecological department, so the method is widespread, and the cost of diathermocoagulation is relatively low. But cauterization with electricity is a rather painful procedure, since the current leads to a strong contraction of muscle fibers, which causes pain in the patient similar to labor pains. Damage to adjacent healthy tissue is also possible, as a result of which a rougher scar remains after therapy, and the healing process takes longer.

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Home treatment

Treatment of cervical erosion at home is possible only under certain conditions.

First of all, with this pathology it is better not to self-medicate, since almost every remedy has a number of contraindications and it is recommended to consult a specialist before use.

Endocervicosis is a rather dangerous pathology and in the absence of proper therapy the process can develop into a malignant one.

Home treatment for this pathology is long-term, and several courses may be required to completely get rid of the disease.

To maximize the effect of therapy, it is recommended to combine several methods, for example, douching should be combined with the introduction of tampons soaked in a medicinal mixture or taking herbal infusions.

Conservative treatment

It is usually prescribed when a concomitant disease is detected in the patient. First of all, the specialist eliminates the cause of the ectopia, if necessary, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating drugs are prescribed. In some cases, the doctor may additionally recommend using traditional medicine (douching with herbal decoctions, tampons).

The cervix (if the formation is benign) is treated with drugs that contain acid. This method of therapy is also called chemical coagulation and is more suitable for patients who are planning a pregnancy in the future. However, the main disadvantage of this therapy is the high probability of relapse.

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Vaginal suppositories

Treatment of cervical erosion with suppositories (purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently) is prescribed for local action on the affected area. However, despite the fact that suppositories eliminate inflammatory processes, promote the restoration of damaged mucous membrane, the cause of the disease remains, therefore, in combination with suppositories, it is necessary to use drugs to restore the vaginal microflora.

Tableted preparations

A similar set of treatment measures is usually prescribed to women planning a future pregnancy and to young girls.

Therapy involves prescribing tablets, suppositories and other local medications.

In case of erosion, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial tablets are prescribed, which heal the affected mucous membrane and eliminate the cause of the disease.

In case of ectopia, Terzhinan tablets are often prescribed, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and destroy many pathogens of infectious diseases (bacteria, fungi, etc.), in addition, Terzhinan maintains the natural microflora of the vagina.

Folk remedies

Treatment of cervical erosion with folk methods will be effective only for small-sized lesions of the mucous membrane, otherwise, such therapy can significantly worsen well-being and lead to undesirable consequences.

One of the effective folk methods of combating endocervicosis is tampons with pumpkin.

To do this, you will need the pulp of a raw pumpkin, which must be wrapped in gauze and tied well, leaving fairly long ends. The resulting tampon must be inserted into the vagina and left overnight. The course duration is 4 days.

Another effective method of treating the pathology is tinctures from the herb wintergreen. You can prepare the tincture yourself - pour 50 g of crushed dry herb with alcohol or vodka (0.5 l) and leave for two weeks in a dark place, shaking the jar periodically.

After this, strain and take 15g (1 tbsp.) three times a day 30 minutes before meals.

The tincture must be drunk to the end.

In combination with the tincture, you can use an onion tampon, for which you will need one small onion (preferably an oblong one) and melted butter. The onion should be wrapped in gauze and left long ends, for easier removal of the tampon. The onion in gauze is soaked in hot oil for 5-7 minutes, then inserted into the vagina overnight. The course of therapy is 10 tampons.

1-2 hours before inserting a tampon with a bulb, it is recommended to douche with a calendula decoction (pour 2 tablespoons of flowers with 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for 4 hours).

After removing the tampon, it is necessary to rinse the vagina with a decoction of onion peels (pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over a handful of peels and leave for an hour).

You can also use tampons with natural aloe juice (1 tbsp), castor oil (5-7 drops), honey (0.5 tbsp).

A tampon soaked in the medicinal mixture is inserted into the vagina at night for 15 days. In the morning, after removing the tampon, douching with calendula decoction should be done.

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Soda

According to traditional healers, it is a rather powerful remedy and helps cure even advanced forms of the disease.

As a remedy, douching with the following solution is recommended: take 1 tbsp. of salt and 1 tsp. of soda per 1 liter of water, boil everything and cool. Douche twice a day for two weeks.

Use of leeches

Treatment of cervical erosion with leeches should be carried out only under the supervision of a hirudotherapist. Leeches are one of the most powerful means that help restore health. As a rule, the course consists of 3-4 procedures, 3-5 leeches are used per session.

The specialist places leeches in the perineum, the area above the pubis, groin, and inside the vagina.

But it is worth noting that leeches are contraindicated in cases of blood clotting disorders, severe forms of anemia, during pregnancy, malignant processes, and low blood pressure.

Honey

Honey does not irritate the delicate mucous membrane, thanks to its unique composition it promotes healing, eliminates inflammation. Due to the properties of honey, some experts recommend using honey to treat erosion in pregnant women.

Treatment with honey shows good results, but it is worth remembering that such therapy is contraindicated in case of allergy to honey or other bee products.

There are various recipes for treating erosion with the addition of honey:

• douching - 15g of honey per 200ml of warm water, the mixture should be left to sit for about 10 minutes so that the honey dissolves completely. It is better to douche with a honey solution at night, then it is recommended to insert a honey suppository into the vagina.
• The course of therapy is 7-10 douches.
• candles with honey - propolis tincture (1 tsp), butter (150g), natural honey (75g). All ingredients must be melted in a water bath, mixed thoroughly. After cooling, small candles are formed from the mixture and put in the refrigerator.

The suppository should be inserted into the vagina (preferably after douching with honey water) at night.

Candles with honey are quite an effective method, even in severe forms of the disease, when discharge appears.

The course of therapy is 10 days.

• honey tampons - a prepared tampon (a small piece of cotton wool wrapped in gauze or a wide bandage, leaving long ends) soaked in natural honey and inserted into the vagina overnight. This method is recommended for patients who have heavy discharge. At first, the procedure may cause unpleasant or painful sensations, but after 2-3 procedures the discomfort should go away.
• tampons with honey and aloe - mix peeled aloe with 5g of honey, carefully form a tampon from gauze or a wide bandage with long ends, in the middle of which instead of cotton wool put a mixture of honey and aloe. Insert tampons at night for 10 days.

Treatment of cervical erosion with herbs

Herbal treatment is possible as an additional means to the main therapy.

A decoction of St. John's wort, which helps relieve inflammation and heal the mucous membrane. To prepare the decoction, take 15 g of dry grass and 200 ml of water, boil everything for 10 minutes over low heat, then strain.

The decoction should be drunk 0.5 cups in the morning before meals.

A decoction of bedstraw flowers will also help to significantly improve the condition. For the decoction, you will need 45 g of dry flowers, 300 ml of water, boil the mixture for about 5 minutes, strain the mixture after cooling. Drink the resulting decoction during meals, 100 ml in the morning and evening. Continue therapy for 10 days.

Fresh nettle juice will help heal mucosal damage. You will need fresh juice from 5-6 small branches of the herb. To prepare the juice, you need to wash the nettle branches, chop them finely with a knife and squeeze out the juice using gauze or a wide bandage.

Insert a gauze tampon soaked in juice into the vagina for at least two hours.

Continue the course until the ectopia has completely disappeared.

You can remove erosive lesions and restore normal microflora using the rhizome of Bergenia crassifolia. For the decoction, you will need 45 g of dry roots and 200 ml of boiling water. Boil the mixture over low heat for about half an hour, then immediately strain and insulate (you can pour it into a thermos), let it brew for a day.

The decoction is used warm for douching before bedtime. The therapy should be continued for 14 days.

Endocervicosis can be cured with the help of an alcohol tincture of peony root (evading peony).

For the tincture you need 75g of dry roots and 0.5 l of vodka.

Leave the mixture in a cool, dark place for at least 30 days.

You need to take 15 ml of the tincture with food three times a day.

The tincture must be taken for 15 days, then take a break for 5 days, after which the course must be repeated again until the mucous membrane is completely healed.

Celandine also helps to get rid of this unpleasant disease.

For the decoction, you need 45 g of dry grass and 1 liter of boiling water, leave for at least an hour and strain. The resulting volume should be divided into six equal portions and used as a vaginal wash (after diluting a portion of celandine tincture with warm water). The course duration is 21 days.

A fairly strong way to get rid of ectopia is a decoction of wormwood, which should be used if the previous methods did not show the desired effect.

For the decoction you need 30g of grass and 1l of water. Boil the mixture for about 10 minutes, strain. The finished decoction should be stored in a cool dark place in a glass jar.

A decoction of wormwood is used to wash the vagina (previously dilute 1:10 with warm water). It is better to carry out the procedure before going to bed.

Calendula and green tea tincture is also an effective method to help relieve inflammation and heal the mucous membrane. Take 30g of dried calendula flowers, 15g of green tea, 1l of boiling water for the tincture. Insulate the mixture or pour into a thermos and let it brew for 24 hours, then strain.

The tincture is used to wash the vagina (pre-dilute 1:1 with warm water).

The procedure should be carried out before bedtime, after which it is recommended to insert a gauze swab soaked in this tincture. Douching should be done until the mucous membrane is completely healed.

Aloe juice also shows good effectiveness and helps even in the later stages of the disease.

For the medicinal mixture, you need 10 large leaves of the plant, which is more than years old. Keep the leaves in the refrigerator for 10 days, then put them through a meat grinder and squeeze out the juice well (through cheesecloth), which is mixed with honey 1:1. Then add pork fat to the mixture (melt 100 g in a water bath, cool slightly). From the resulting cooled mixture, make small candles, which are kept in the refrigerator.

Suppositories prepared in this way should be inserted into the vagina in the morning and evening.

It is recommended to use sanitary pads, as the candle may leave a stain on clothing.

Aloe

The simplest, but quite effective method would be to insert a peeled aloe leaf wrapped in a sterile bandage or gauze overnight.

If you combine aloe with honey, you can increase the healing effect several times. Apply a small amount of honey to a gauze tampon, cover with a peeled aloe leaf and wrap carefully. Tampons should be inserted at night for 10-15 days. This method will not only remove inflammation, but also normalize the microflora in the vagina.

Another common and effective method is to make candles from melted pork fat (100 g), fresh aloe juice and honey (in equal parts). Add the remaining ingredients to the melted pork fat and cool the mixture (it is recommended to melt the fat in a water bath). Then make candles from the resulting mass and store them in the refrigerator.

The suppositories are administered twice a day, the course of therapy is two weeks.

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Calendula

The most well-known method is douching with a tincture of dried calendula flowers (2% alcohol solution of calendula diluted with water - 1 teaspoon per 1/4 cup). However, such treatment is suitable only at the initial stage of the disease.

Douching with a warm solution should not be done for more than 5 days, as this may disrupt the vaginal microflora.

Some gynecologists recommend douching in case of discomfort, but in this case it is important for the woman to strictly observe personal hygiene.

A decoction of calendula flowers is excellent for drinking.

For the decoction you need 30g of calendula and 400ml of boiling water, leave for several hours and drink 3-4 times a day before meals.

You can also use tampons soaked in calendula tincture. For the tincture, you need 200 ml of oil (unrefined) and 5 g of calendula flowers, insist the mixture in a warm place (preferably in the sun) for two weeks.

Tampons should be inserted for no more than three hours.

In case of ectopia, it is not recommended to use all recipes with calendula, you can choose two recipes and undergo a full course of therapy. For example, taking a decoction internally can be combined with tampons or douching.

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Propolis

Treatment with propolis is possible only in the early stages of the disease, when the inflammatory process has not yet started.

A good remedy is a mixture of royal jelly with propolis and petroleum jelly, which is soaked into tampons and inserted into the vagina overnight.

Mix 10g of crushed propolis, 1g of milk, 25g of Vaseline well and apply to a cotton-gauze swab.

You can also buy a ready-made 3% alcohol tincture of propolis to soak tampons. Insert the soaked tampons at night for no more than seven days.

You can also take a 10% alcohol solution of propolis, but dilute it with warm boiled water 1:3, otherwise burns to the mucous membrane are possible.

Celandine

This method of therapy is suitable for those patients whose erosion began as a result of rough sex or abortion. Celandine also shows good results in the treatment of infectious and venereal diseases, which is especially important for patients whose ectopia occurs against the background of some disease.

For therapy, an infusion of the herb is used to wash the vagina.

For the tincture, you need 15g of grass and 300ml of boiling water, leave it for at least an hour. After that, strain the infusion, you can squeeze it through cheesecloth. Douche three times a day for two weeks.

After the course of celandine, it is recommended to undergo a two-week course of douching with peony tincture (the principle of preparation is similar to celandine tincture).

Onion

Among all the variety of recipes, tampons with onions stand out.

To prepare the medicinal mixture, you will need three large onions, grated on a grater, and a glass of water. The mixture should be boiled over low heat for about 30 minutes, then strained and 75 g of fresh aloe juice added (stored in a glass container).

Soak cotton wool and gauze (wide bandage) tampons in the medicinal mixture and insert into the vagina as deeply as possible, leave overnight.

During the first few days, unpleasant sensations (burning, pain) may appear, which is a natural reaction of the body. The course duration is 30 days.

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Using tampons

When tampons are inserted, the medicinal mixture with which they are soaked comes into direct contact with the affected area – the cervix, which enhances the therapeutic effect and makes the therapy more effective.

Recently, specialists have developed special tampons with a therapeutic effect that absorb pathogenic microorganisms in the vagina, thereby normalizing the microflora and eliminating inflammation. In addition, the tampons contain various medicinal herbs that promote mucosal regeneration, prevent tumor development, and generally have a beneficial effect on the female reproductive system.

Mumiyo

In case of ectopia, it is recommended to insert a cotton-gauze tampon soaked in a solution of natural mumiyo at night. Before inserting the tampon, you need to rinse the vagina with a weak soda solution (15 g of soda per 1 liter of water).

The course of therapy with mumiyo is two weeks, then a five-day break and repeat the course. Usually, even an advanced process passes after three courses, but it is recommended to undergo a gynecological examination after each course.

For the mumiyo solution, you will need a natural remedy (tablets are not effective in this case). The mumiyo should be dissolved in warm boiled water (2.5 g per 100 ml of water).

Solkovagin

Solkovagin applications are especially suitable for young girls and patients planning pregnancy in the future.

The use of this drug significantly reduces the likelihood of damage to the mucous membrane and shortens the recovery period.

After treatment with the drug, the wound on the mucous membrane heals in a fairly short time, and no scars remain on the tissue.

The procedure does not take long and is carried out in a gynecological office. During the application of the drug, the patient does not experience any discomfort, so there is no need to use anesthesia.

Solkovagin is prescribed on the eighth day of the cycle; a month after the procedure, the patient is prescribed an examination and tests, after which the doctor decides on the advisability of a repeat procedure.

The drug helps to overcome pathologies in 90% of cases after the first procedure.

Solkovagin is a solution of zinc and acids, which is reliably fixed on the erosion, which promotes rapid healing.

Malavit

Malavit is an antiseptic with a natural composition. In medical practice, the product is widely used, in particular in gynecology for inflammation. Malavit is available in two forms - drops and gel-cream. The cream helps well with joint pain, for the treatment of acne.

The drug in the form of drops is prescribed by gynecologists, as a rule, for vaginitis, vulvitis, endocervicosis, colpitis, and endocervitis.

The drug is usually prescribed as an adjunct to the main method of therapy.

The effectiveness of complex therapy depends on the degree of the erosive process.

When applied to the mucous membrane, the drug penetrates into the tissue, into the deep layers, relieves inflammation, and helps restore damaged tissue. Treatment of cervical erosion is carried out in three directions:

• douching (2 tsp of preparation, 200 ml of water)
• tampons with malavit (insert a cotton-gauze tampon for several hours, continue the course for 10 days in a row).
• baths (200 ml of water, 2 teaspoons of the preparation)

Due to the natural components in the composition of the drug, it is suitable for pregnant women, during breastfeeding, but in any case, a specialist consultation is necessary.

Cauterization of cervical erosion

After such therapy, a wound remains on the mucous membrane, which heals over time.

Before prescribing cauterization to a patient, the doctor must conduct a full examination for infectious diseases or inflammation in the abdominal cavity. The procedure is scheduled for the second half of the cycle and is performed under general anesthesia.

Cauterization is performed on a gynecological chair, during the procedure the specialist inserts a special instrument that expands the vagina, then the cervix is cleaned with a cotton swab soaked in the solution. During the procedure, it is necessary to ensure that the chemical does not damage the adjacent healthy areas of the mucosa. After cleaning and examination, the specialist cauterizes the ectopia with a special device.

This type of therapy shows good effectiveness in deep lesions.

The disadvantages of the method include narrowing of the cervix, future menstrual cycle disorders, and painful menstruation. A scar remains on the cervix after cauterization, which prevents it from fully opening, which can become a problem during childbirth, for this reason cauterization is not prescribed to young girls or patients planning a pregnancy in the future.

After the procedure, bleeding and headaches may occur.

After cauterization, the patient must lie down for at least an hour, after which the doctor may send her home.

Complete healing of the wound occurs in 2-3 months, the first two to three weeks after the procedure, fluid (transparent or yellowish) may be released from the vagina, after which a scab comes out and bleeding appears, which is completely normal and should not cause concern.

The first two days after the procedure, it is necessary to follow a gentle regimen - do not lift heavy objects, do not take a hot bath, do not visit a sauna or bathhouse, do not have sex, otherwise the effect of the treatment will decrease and the erosive process may develop again.

In 90% of cases, cauterization helps to cope with ectopia.

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Argon treatment

The therapy is based on the use of ionized argon gas, which cauterizes erosive lesions.

The advantage of this method is that it is minimally traumatic to adjacent healthy tissues, painless, and after the therapy there are no scars left on the mucous membrane, so it can be prescribed to young girls or patients planning pregnancy.

It is worth noting that with the help of argon it is possible to cure not only endocervicosis, but also other pathologies (endometriosis, leukoplakia, etc.).

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and lasts about 15 minutes.

Argon cauterization is contactless, which eliminates infection and discomfort during the procedure.

After the procedure, there may be some minor discharge, which usually goes away after a few days. Complete healing occurs depending on the patient's condition, compliance with the doctor's recommendations, etc. (from 30 to 70 days).

Argon therapy is prescribed from day 6 to day 10 of the cycle. Contraindications to this method are inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity.

Cryotherapy

Cauterization of pathological foci with substances cooled to extremely low temperatures is called cryotherapy.

When using this method, the affected area of the mucous membrane is destroyed by a stream of liquid frozen nitrogen, which is released by a special cryoprobe.

During the procedure, the specialist only affects the affected area, which eliminates damage to adjacent healthy tissue. The entire procedure takes no more than 10 minutes and is completely painless, a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen is possible.

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Nitrogen treatment

Liquid nitrogen cooled to a very low temperature (down to -1500C) is used for cauterization.

This procedure is completely painless and does not require anesthesia, and the entire process takes less than 10 minutes. When freezing tissue with nitrogen, the vessels are strongly compressed, which makes the method bloodless, and damage to healthy adjacent tissue is also excluded.

After cauterization with nitrogen, the mucous membrane is completely restored, no scars remain on the tissue, and the elasticity of the cervix is preserved, which is why the method is ideal for young girls and patients planning pregnancy.

Cryodestruction is not prescribed for any inflammation or abdominal diseases. It is also worth noting that nitrogen has a less profound effect on tissues, unlike cauterization with high temperatures.

Before treatment, the patient must undergo an examination, colposcopy, and take the necessary tests (smears, blood).

Typically, nitrogen therapy is prescribed on days 7-10 of the cycle.

After the procedure, fluid begins to be released from the vagina for 3-4 weeks; in rare cases, weakness, dizziness, and nausea are observed, but, as a rule, all reactions are short-term (about 2-3 hours).

Complete restoration of the mucous membrane occurs within a month and a half after the session; if necessary, repeated cryodestruction is prescribed.

The disadvantages of this method include the shallow depth of nitrogen penetration, and situations often arise where repeated therapy is required.

Consequences of treatment

Some surgeons make a profit from surgical treatment of erosion, and especially unscrupulous doctors may not mention some of the negative consequences of such therapy.

Surgery for endocervicosis may lead to serious problems with conception in the future.

After surgery, the cervix produces less mucus, scarring causes the cervix to become deformed, menstrual function is disrupted, genitourinary diseases become more severe, and improper examination can lead to the development of cancer.

When choosing a treatment for erosion, caution must be exercised, especially if pregnancy is planned in the future. Surgical intervention should be performed only as a last resort, when all other methods have proven ineffective.

But it is worth remembering that it is necessary to treat cervical erosion, otherwise the process may develop into a malignant one.

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Cost of treatment

Prices for treatment of cervical erosion depend on the chosen method of therapy.

Radio wave therapy will cost on average 1000-1500 UAH, cryodestruction - 500-600 UAH, diathermocoagulation - within 200-300 UAH. The cost in different clinics may vary, depending on the qualifications of specialists, equipment and other factors that may affect the price.

The cost of conservative therapy includes the cost of medications prescribed by a specialist.

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Reviews of treatment

According to patients' reviews, radio wave treatment has a good effect, most women note the painlessness of the procedure and a short recovery period. The disadvantages of the therapy often include vaginal discharge for a long period (about 2-4 weeks), nagging pain in the lower abdomen, and this method is quite expensive.

Electric cauterization (diathermocoagulation) also receives many positive reviews, but many add the burning smell during the procedure to the disadvantages of this method.

Conservative treatment also produces positive feedback, but in any case, the effectiveness of therapy depends on timely diagnosis of the disease, concomitant diseases and properly selected therapy.

Treatment of cervical erosion must be carried out without fail, otherwise serious consequences are possible that can threaten not only the future health of the woman, but also her life.

Modern medicine offers a fairly large selection of methods and means of treating this disease, which in most cases help to get rid of the pathological process forever. Do not be afraid to ask a specialist questions, learn all the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed treatment, and be interested in alternative methods.

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