Pain in the cervix

The health of a woman’s genitals depends on many factors and directly affects her reproductive function. The pain in the cervix is a strong signal that it is time to go for a visit to a gynecologist. It can occur abruptly, paroxysmally, and can only manifest itself during critical days or sexual intercourse - all these manifestations require detailed study, a correct diagnosis and, if necessary, immediate treatment.

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Why there are pains in the cervix

The most common cause of pain in the cervix are so called erosion. They can occur under various circumstances. The most common diseases that accompany pain in the cervix: 

1. Thinning of the cervical mucosa, which in medical circles is called "erythroplasty". Such a diagnosis can be made by detecting a bright red spot on the cervix. Although studies in this area are continuing, to date the exact reasons for the occurrence of this disease have not been established. 
2. Ectropion. This complex term refers to the eversion of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal. Such damage most often occurs as a result of abortion or diagnostic curettage, leading to a traumatic dilation of the cervix. Also, there are cases when the diagnosis of ectropion appears as a result of complicated natural childbirth.  
3. Leukoplakia is the name of the process by which keratinized areas appear on the cervical epithelium, similar to ordinary skin. Often, this disease develops as a result of infections or injuries. In addition, reduced immunity and hormonal imbalance can also contribute to its development. Unfortunately, there are no particular manifestations of this pathology (even the woman does not always feel pain in the cervix) because of what her diagnosis is, in many cases, is carried out already when leukoplakia becomes malignant. Before prescribing the treatment of this disease, the gynecologist should take a biopsy from the affected area of the cervical mucosa. 
4. Cervical erosion (true) is damage to squamous epithelium on the vaginal area of the cervix. This refers to a wound or scratch that originated from 2-3 days to 1-2 weeks ago. In the event that there is no inflammatory process in the vagina, such a diagnosis passes by itself through the natural healing of the mucous membrane. But, if there are inflammations in the vagina, then they will constantly interfere with healing. The gynecologist, in this case, will prescribe anti-inflammatory therapy. 
5. Pseudo-erosion, or as they call it in the medical community, ectopia of the cervix may be congenital. It manifests itself when, for various reasons (for example, earlier intercourse), the interface of the epithelium in girls older than 18 years old forms on the vaginal area of the cervix. Pathology is that the cylindrical epithelium, which should be located in the cervical canal, is located outside of it. Also, pseudo-erosion can be acquired as a result of infections (especially STDs) or with an irregular menstrual cycle provoked by hormonal disturbances. Special complaints from girls suffering from cervical ectopia are not observed. However, in some cases, they may be disturbed by pain in the cervix, bleeding after intercourse, specific discharge (so called, bleaching).

To the gynecologist - with a smile!

In order to avoid negative consequences, diseases provoking pain in the cervix and the occurrence of various complications should be every woman and young girl after the start of sexual life to take the rule preventive visit to the gynecologist's office twice a year. In the event that this rule is iron, going to the doctor will not cause unpleasant emotions. Protecting your female health, you prolong your youth, activity and life in general.