The ectropion of the cervix is a pathological condition, expressed in the eversion of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal of the cervix. Less common is the congenital ectropion, more often it is acquired, as a result of the presence of the following factors:
- cervical rupture in the postpartum period;
- abortion.
Ectropion is diagnosed with external examination of the cervix with the help of gynecological mirrors.
Ectropion of the cervix: symptoms
Specific symptoms of the manifestation of the disease are absent, so a woman may not be aware of the existence of this pathology of the uterine mucosa before the next visit to the doctor.
If the ectropion of the cervix is accompanied by the presence of dystrophic or inflammatory processes, then the woman may notice the following symptoms:
- increased vaginal discharge;
- the discharge is milky;
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- violation of the menstrual cycle;
- bloody issues.
Erosion and ectropion of the cervix
Ectropion is a complicated form of erosion of the cervix, which combines cicatricial deformity and pseudo-erosion. As a rule, the lower part of the cervix is affected.
Ectropion leads to the development of inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs, since the mucous membrane of the cervical canal becomes open for the penetration of viruses and infections. Most often it is accompanied by such diseases as:
- endocervicitis;
- endometritis;
- cervicitis.
If a woman is diagnosed with chronic inflammation, the presence of ectropion contributes to the development of serious gynecological diseases:
- dysplasia;
- leukoplakia;
- cervical cancer;
- atrophy of the cervical canal;
- the appearance of genital warts.
The greatest danger of the presence of an ectropion in a woman is the violation of the reproductive function, which can be caused by a pathological process developing on the mucous membrane of the cervix.
How to treat erosive ectropion of the cervix?
If a woman is diagnosed with "erosive ectropion of the cervix," then surgical treatment is shown, which is represented by the following methods:
- diathermocoagulation: exposure to the damaged portion of the uterine mucosa by means of an electric current;
- cryodestruction (use of liquid nitrogen);
- laser vaporization;
- method of radio wave surgery .
The choice of the method of treatment is carried out taking into account the age of the patient, concomitant diseases and in accordance with the results of colposcopy.
Surgical intervention is carried out in case of severe deformation of the anatomy of the cervix and in the presence of a woman precancerous processes. This operation is called conization - the removal of a whole cervical fragment, which has the shape of a cone.
Medicamental therapy includes the use of antiviral, hormonal, immunomodulating medications. The forecast is usually favorable.
Since the ectropion of the cervix does not have clinical symptoms, a woman may not be aware of its existence. As a result of the lack of timely diagnosis and treatment in the future, the development of various diseases of the pelvic organs up to oncology is possible. Therefore, it is important to visit a gynecologist every six months for preventive purposes in order to determine the presence of the disease in time and to begin adequate treatment. Modern methods of treatment can prevent the development of cancer and restore the barrier function of the uterine throat. With the correct method of treatment, the risk of complications is minimized.