Hyperplasia is the proliferation of the tissue of an organ that leads to an increase in its size. As for the uterus, such changes are exposed to its mucous membrane - the endometrium. This pathology is quite dangerous for a woman's health, so do not delay visiting a doctor.
There are several varieties of hyperplasia:
- glandular-cystic uterine hyperplasia;
- glandular hyperplasia of the uterus;
- adenomatous (precancerous state);
- focal uterine hyperplasia (formation of polyps).
Hyperplasia of the uterus - causes of formation
This disease appears as a result of an increase in the body of a woman's estrogen level, which leads to an increase in the number of endometrial cells. Thus, uterine hyperplasia can occur due to various hormonal disorders, late menopause, inflammatory diseases of the genitals, frequent abortions. In addition, endocrine diseases such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, as well as other related diseases - hypertension, polycystic ovary , mastopathy, uterine myoma - play an unfavorable role.
Hyperplasia of the uterus - symptoms
Quite often the symptoms of hyperplasia of the uterine mucosa are hidden. Therefore, many women for a long time may not be aware of the presence of such a disease and detect it only on a preventive examination with a gynecologist. However, sometimes hyperplasia can be accompanied by too abundant monthly, prolonged uterine bleeding that occurs after a delay in menstruation, or any other irregularities in the menstrual cycle. In addition, it should be remembered that uterine hyperplasia can lead to quite adverse consequences, such as infertility, endometrial cancer and other possible diseases.
Hyperplasia of the uterus - methods of treatment
Due to the fact that this disease is quite dangerous for a woman's health, it requires special treatment, which is determined by the doctor based on the patient's age, the type of the disease, the degree of its severity, and the presence of additional diseases.
There are several methods for treating uterine hyperplasia. For mild forms of manifestation, drug treatment is carried out, which is hormonal therapy. The course of treatment is appointed individually and, as a rule, is from 3 to 6 months. Modern hormonal drugs can quickly get rid of this ailment, while maintaining the reproductive function.
In the event that conservative treatment does not give the desired results, resort to more radical measures. During surgical intervention, removal of the endometrial layer is made by scraping, after which the patient is prescribed a course of maintenance hormonal therapy. In addition, one of the modern methods is laser cautery, which with the help of an electrosurgical instrument eliminates foci of growth.
In rare cases, with a severe form of hyperplasia, complete removal of the uterus is performed. However, the given method can be applied only in the event that all other methods have shown full inefficiency and in the further pregnancy is not planned.
As a prevention of this pathology, it is necessary to timely eliminate various disorders of the menstrual cycle, avoid excess weight and stressful situations, which reduce the defenses of the body. Also, do not forget about regular visits to the gynecologist. Only in this case you will be able to identify the presence of a particular ailment in a timely manner and quickly get rid of it.