How to treat cervical ectropion 1

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Thanh - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Grade 1 cervical ectropion is common in women of reproductive age. If not treated promptly, the disease can affect health, fertility and increase the risk of cervical cancer. Let's learn about grade 1 cervical ectropion through the article below.

1. What is grade 1 cervical ectropion?

Cervical ectropion is a disease that occurs when the glands that secrete mucus in the cervix are exposed and inflamed. This is a relatively common gynecological disease in women of reproductive age.
The disease can have significant consequences for women's lives, even affecting a woman's ability to become a mother in the future (such as infertility, miscarriage, premature birth, even infertility. ,...) if not detected and treated promptly.
At level 1, cervical ectropion does not have many obvious symptoms, although the damage in the cervical area is now 30% (the area of ​​the gland is less than half of the surface of the cervix). Cervical).

2. Causes of cervical ectropion

Grade 1 cervical ectropion is the first stage after the disease. The likelihood of this infection depends on many factors. For example, it can be caused by a bacterial species that originates from sexually transmitted diseases, or by a parasitic infection in the genitals, a fungus, or a virus. Sometimes, the disease occurs due to a hormonal disorder in a woman's body.
Specifically, the following causes are believed to be directly related, causing the patient to fall into stage 1 of cervical ectropion:
Poor genital hygiene: Her private area I have a very sensitive area and often produce a lot of discharge. Therefore, if this part is not cared for and cleaned carefully, it will create favorable conditions for bacteria to multiply, grow and cause disease. Bacteria will quickly invade, then move to the cervix and cause inflammation here. Unprotected sex: This is the cause of cervical ectropion through sexually transmitted diseases (including gonorrhea, syphilis, genital warts, ...) Aspiration abortion does not meet hygienic standards: The abortion procedure needs to take place in a sterile environment. Otherwise, a woman's cervical area is susceptible to erosion and inflammation. Estrogen hormone spike: This case is a hormonal disorder. As a result, it disrupts the self-protection of women's genitals, causing the glands that secrete mucus to become exposed and become infected. Gynecological procedures: Gynecological procedures performed in female genitalia such as: IUD insertion, abortion, uterine fibroid surgery, ... are also the cause of cervical ectropion. When women undergo the procedure, they accidentally experience cervical erosion and the risk of infection often occurs.

With the above causes, all women of childbearing age can be affected. So, is grade 1 cervical ectropion dangerous and how does it affect your health?

3. Is grade 1 cervical ectropion dangerous?

In general, grade 1 cervical ectropion is a mild form of cervicitis. Therefore, the disease has not had much impact on women's lives. However, a person with grade 1 of ectropion may still face the following problems:
3.1. Impact on daily living This is the most common problem in women with this first degree of disease. The reason is due to the appearance of symptoms that are very uncomfortable for women's daily activities. These symptoms include: Abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal become wet, itchy, sometimes urinary disorders and lower abdominal pain. It is these difficult-to-talk symptoms that will seriously affect the psyche, making it difficult for women to focus on daily activities.
3.2. Affecting sex life Besides, with 30% effect on the cervix, level 1 leukoplakia makes many women afraid and afraid when they are close to their partners. Even, there are many cases, patients have pain during sex or worse, vaginal bleeding. Thus, this disease also significantly affects the sexual life of couples.

3.3. Does grade 1 ectopic pregnancy affect fertility? The cervical gland is often a favorable area for bacteria (eg, flagella, fungi, bacteria) or sexually transmitted pathogens (eg, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes). ). These agents can then cause inflammation upstream, leading to blocked fallopian tubes, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ... affecting the fertility of women.
When you have ectopic pregnancy, the cervix will increase mucus secretion, causing vaginal pH to change. Moreover, the inflammatory fluid may be accompanied by white blood cells capable of phagocytosis, killing sperm. Therefore, when sperm enter the vagina, it will be difficult to survive. And if it does exist, the sperm will also be greatly reduced in quantity and quality, and it will be difficult for them to pass through the cervix to fertilize the egg.
Such a condition becomes more and more aggravated if the disease progresses to the next stages without treatment. Even with level 2 and 3 cervical ectropion, women may have infertility due to blocked fallopian tubes and severe inflammation in the uterus and ovaries.

4. How to treat grade 1 cervical ectropion?

Currently, the treatment of cervical ectropion is carried out by two main methods: internal medicine (using vaginal medication) and surgery (burning or cryotherapy). Depending on the severity of the disease, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate course of treatment.

For mild grade 1 pyelonephritis, the patient is treated with vaginal suppositories. Usually, women will be instructed and instructed how to put the medicine, usually in the evening, before going to bed.
Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospitals nationwide, laser treatment 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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