What is cervical nabothian cyst?

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Cervical nabothian cyst is a very common gynecological disease in women of reproductive age, which can often cause excessive discharge, vaginal bleeding... However, there are not many patients. understanding of this pathology, leading to its severe progression.

1. What is cervical nabothian cyst?

Cervical nabothian cysts are defined as nabothian cysts (small cysts) that form on the surface of the cervix - the area where the uterus and vagina connect. Each naboth cyst is usually small (about the size of a grain of rice or a pea). However, they can grow larger depending on the extent of the disease as well as how long it took to develop. Nabothian cysts are usually yellow or white, with smooth surfaces.
Usually they will not cause pain as these are benign lesions. Therefore, cervical cyst disease is often detected during routine general health / gynecological exams...

Nang naboth thường có màu vàng hay màu trắng, mặt nhẵn nhụi
Nang naboth thường có màu vàng hay màu trắng, mặt nhẵn nhụi

2. What causes cervical nabothian cysts?

These nabothian tumors are usually benign, originating in the well-developed squamous epithelial cell layer. Then, this group of cells will cover the glandular epithelium right at the bordering position in the cervix. This overgrowth is usually caused by lesions, inflammation, etc. in the cervix.
Injury to the cervix can originate from the following causes:
Poor hygiene in the intimate area, creating conditions for many dangerous gynecological inflammatory diseases to develop. Repeated disease will damage deep in the uterus, cervix. Unsafe sex and consequent infection of social diseases. Pathogens such as viruses and bacteria will penetrate deeply, causing damage and inflammation in many organs in the vagina, including the cervix. Complications from many procedures such as multiple abortions, or abortions at unscrupulous sites that do not guarantee sterilization are also the causes of cervical injury complications.

3. Symptoms of cervical nabothian cyst disease

Cervical nabothian cysts often have no typical symptoms, especially in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, it is difficult to detect the disease through symptoms. However, when the disease progresses to a more severe stage, some patients may experience the following symptoms:
Unusual vaginal discharge, light yellow discharge, unpleasant fishy odor. The vagina is red and itchy due to excessive secretions causing irritation. Unusual vaginal bleeding may occur, especially when douching too deeply or having sex. Menstrual disorders, severe menstrual pain. Some patients may experience fatigue, lethargy, and frequent lower abdominal pain...

Những u naboth thường là lành tính, có nguồn gốc từ lớp tế bào biểu mô lát phát triển mạnh
Những u naboth thường là lành tính, có nguồn gốc từ lớp tế bào biểu mô lát phát triển mạnh

4. What complications does cervical nabothian cyst cause?

Nabothian cysts are benign lesions, so they are not usually life-threatening. However, cervical cysts can seriously affect a woman's sex life and ability to get pregnant. Some dangerous complications of cervical nabothian cyst can be:
Dysmenorrhea : People with nabothian cyst will face severe menstrual cramps before and during menstruation, photo affect the patient's work, study as well as daily activities. Injury to the cervix: when nabothian cysts grow large, they will cause distortions and deviations in the shape and size of the cervix. Inflammation: if the large cyst is ruptured, it will lead to serious ulcers, even cervical inflammation. Not only that, they can cause infection back up the ovaries and uterus, leading to inflammation of the fallopian tubes, blocked fallopian tubes ... affecting a woman's ability to conceive.

5. Synthesized treatment methods for cervical nabothian cysts

Currently, cervical cyst disease can be treated through many methods. Some typical solutions are:

5.1. Internally medical treatment

For small nabothian cysts, the number of cysts is small..., doctors will prescribe medical treatment with drugs to shrink the cysts gradually and then remove them completely, helping the cervix to return to a normal state. its original state.

Đối với những nang naboth nhỏ các bác sĩ sẽ chỉ định điều trị bằng thuốc
Đối với những nang naboth nhỏ các bác sĩ sẽ chỉ định điều trị bằng thuốc

5.2. Aspiration cysts

When the cysts have grown large and linked into clusters, the doctor will appoint aspiration to help drain the fluid out and reduce the cyst mass, avoiding the cyst from growing too large.

5.3. Cervical nabothian cyst burning

For the method of burning nabothian cysts, the two most commonly used solutions are electrocautery or cryotherapy.
Nabothian cyst electrocautery: The doctor will use an electric current to burn the outermost layer of the cervix. The patient will be given local anesthesia, so it does not cause pain and also causes little bleeding, so it is very popular. Cryotherapy of nabothian cysts: Using liquid nitrogen gas to freeze the cyst and thereby destroy the cyst in the cervix. It can be said that cervical nabothian cyst is a disease that is not too dangerous, but if not detected and treated early, the disease can bring about many consequences such as cervical infection, menstrual disorders, etc. difficult pregnancy, difficult sex life... thereby affecting the quality of life of women. In order to help customers detect and treat other gynecological diseases early, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, which helps customers detect inflammatory diseases early and help treat diseases. Easy, inexpensive treatment. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the private area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
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