A biopsy is a procedure for excising a piece of tissue from the surface of the organ for the purpose of examining or removing the affected area. The procedure can vary in strength and area of impact. The following types of biopsies are distinguished:
- Trepanobiopsy . Cut pieces of epithelial tissue of small size.
- Endocervical biopsy . Curette is scraped from the walls of the cervical canal.
- Conification . It is a surgical procedure, during which the damaged tissue fragment is removed.
Discharge after biopsy
Discharge after cervical biopsy for several days is a normal reaction of the body. In order to reduce their intensity, it is recommended 2-3 days not to engage in physical education, not to raise the severity. After biopsy of the cervix, tampons and pads should not be used, sex life should be maintained, a swimming pool or bath should be used until the discharge stops.
Consult a physician with the following symptoms:
- heavy bleeding;
- bleeding with clots or a sharp unpleasant odor;
- heat;
- severe pain in the lower abdomen.
In severe and prolonged bleeding after a cervical biopsy, suturing and taking healing and restorative medications are indicated. Stitching is also possible during the procedure, if a large area of tissue is excised.
Causes of bleeding after biopsy
Abundant bleeding after cervical biopsy may have the following reasons:
- Infection of the infection into the cavity during the procedure. This will be indicated by the putrid smell of secretions and general malaise.
- Start of menstruation due to cycle failure due to stress. There are all the typical manifestations of menstruation.
- Problems with wound healing.
- Break the seams. Most often, such a problem arises due to non-compliance with the prescriptions of the doctor and requires re-imposition.