Upon learning of their pregnancy, most women go to see a gynecologist. And together with the confirmation of joyful news they can hear the diagnosis of "cervical erosion". Let's analyze what it is, what causes it, and whether erosion is dangerous during pregnancy.
Erosion is a defect in the epithelial layer of the cervix, often found in women. This disease occurs in most cases asymptomatically.
The causes of erosion may be the following:
- hormonal disorders;
- mechanical damage to the cervix, including abortions;
- inflammatory processes;
- dysbacteriosis of the vagina;
- infectious diseases.
Danger of cervical erosion during pregnancy
Erosion of the cervix can not be grounds for abortion, but requires a special approach and monitoring of its course. Gynecologists recommend every 3 months to perform a cytological examination (scraping from the surface of the cervix and cervical canal) and colposcopy (visual examination).
During pregnancy, erosion can increase and progress. The reason for this - the changes that occur in the female body and can be associated with the hormonal background, the state of immunity, etc.
Let's consider, than danger of erosion of a neck of a uterus at pregnancy is dangerous. The greatest danger lies in the fact that it increases the risk of miscarriages and premature birth, neck rupture during childbirth. Also, due to damage to the epithelium, there is a danger of penetration into the uterus and appendages of various infections.
Treatment of erosion in pregnancy
Many doctors believe that in the vast majority of cases there is no need for the treatment of erosion in pregnancy and it can be postponed for the period after childbirth. It is very difficult to choose drugs for treatment (most of them are not recommended or contraindicated to women in an "interesting" position). Cauterization of erosion is prohibited in pregnancy, which is the main method of treatment. The main thing that should be addressed is prevention of exacerbation. Erosion can pass by itself, but, if this does not happen, after 2-3 months after delivery, it is necessary to turn to a gynecologist for treatment.
A special case where urgent medical intervention is required is the presence of secretions. If erosion bleeds during pregnancy, this indicates the need for treatment, which can take place both in traditional ways and in traditional medicine methods. To the traditional are:
- sea-buckthorn candles (also sea buckthorn is very popular in folk medicine);
- candles with methyluracil (used when erosion krovit during pregnancy);
- antibiotics and / or antiviral drugs (when there is an inflammatory process).
The main thing that a woman, especially pregnant woman should remember: any treatment (including erosion of the cervix) should be under the supervision of a specialist. Only in this case it is possible to guarantee a favorable outcome for both mother and baby.