Does cervical ectropion need early treatment?

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Cervical ectropion is a common disease in women. The patient can be discovered by chance through routine gynecological examination or examination when an infection occurs, pregnancy, etc. However, whether cervical ectropion needs to be treated is a question asked by many people. .

1. Learn about cervical ectropion

The uterus is made up of two parts, the upper uterine body and the lower cervix, which are in direct contact with the vagina. Normally, the cervical canal is a canal located inside the cervix, connecting the external foramen to the internal foramen, and is covered by a simple mucus-secreting columnar epithelium.
Cervical ectropion is a phenomenon in which the columnar epithelium (glandular epithelium) located in the cervical canal is displaced on the ectopic neck surface. At that time, the glandular epithelium inside the cervical canal will come into contact with the acidic environment of the vagina. Under the stimulation of the acidic vaginal environment, the metaplasia from the columnar epithelium to the squamous epithelium will take place, helping the cervical gland to heal.
Cervical ectropion is a benign lesion in the cervix that invades the outer surface of the cervix, still secreting like when in the cervix, so patients often have increased vaginal discharge, itching. snoring, smelly discharge ..., easily lead to inflammation (then called cervical ectropion).
Cervical ectropion is commonly seen in women who are married, have unprotected sex, or have gone through childbearing years. However, the same cause is congenital. Most cervical ectropion are benign lesions, but there are also cases of malignant lesions,...

2. Signs of cervical ectropion

Cervical ectropion can be detected as follows:
Discovered by chance in some women through routine gynecological examination because most women with cervical ectropion have no abnormal signs or symptoms. Some women will have more vaginal discharge than usual, and this is often the reason why women go to the doctor. Women with cervical ectropion may experience vaginal bleeding after intercourse. Later, the route was discovered through gynecological examination. Cervical ectropion can be suspected when the following symptoms are present:
Lots of discharge, color change of discharge such as milky white, green or yellow. The discharge has an unpleasant fishy odor, accompanied by foam, the private area is itchy. Having sex with blood, the glands have developed to the outside of the cervix, when having sex, the woman will be scratched and bleed. Vaginal bleeding when not in menstrual cycle. Abdominal cramps like menstrual cramps. Reduced desire to have sex. The above symptoms can be confused with some other diseases, so it is necessary to see a gynecologist for a definitive diagnosis

3. Does cervical ectropion need treatment or not?

Cervical ectropion is a physiological, benign condition that does not affect a woman's fertility, so there is usually no indication for treatment of cervical ectropion. Although there is a lot of vaginal discharge, it is not an infection that does not require treatment.
Treatment of cervical ectropion when there is cervical ectropion. If left untreated, it can cause dangerous complications such as cervical cancer or infertility.
Treatment methods include: Oral drugs, suppositories or gland destruction are indicated for each specific case. The method of gland destruction is a way of eliminating damaged cells in the cervix by electrocautery or laser burning, and at the same time stimulating new cells to grow to help speed up the recovery process. However, electrocautery or cryotherapy is only needed in a small number of cases with severe symptoms, should be performed in a specialized facility and carefully screened for exclude malignant lesions of the cervix.

Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospitals nationwide, laser burning is applied to treat cervical ectropion. Laser ablation destroys the glands that extend to the outside of the cervix and facilitates the restoration of the squamous epithelium. Thereby reducing the risk of gynecological infections later.
When treating cervical ectropion at Vinmec, you will be directly examined by experienced obstetricians and gynecologists who can accurately assess the degree of cervical ectropion, at the same time and Take the treatment measures safely and effectively!

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