Erosion of the cervix – treatment

The word “erosion” means complete or partial destruction of something. Geologists use the term “soil erosion” and gynecologists use the term “cervical erosion.” But does such a diagnosis really exist? No. Gynecologists call erosion a defect on the surface of the cervix, which can be detected during examination with a gynecological mirror. To make a specific diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a cytological examination and colposcopy. However, for convenience, in the article we will call a group of diseases by the general term “erosion”.

For a long time, many misconceptions have accumulated about this disease, which have become firmly entrenched in the minds of patients. Here are the most common ones.

Misconception # 1: the cause of erosion is mechanical damage.

Injuries after a quick birth, due to a large fetus or abortion are not the only causes of erosion. Defects on the mucous membrane occur due to hormonal changes, genital (and not only) infections, decreased immunity, bacterial and viral diseases.

Misconception # 2: Home remedies can cure cervical abnormalities.

To live in the XNUMXst century, when high technologies are available to medicine, and to be treated with folk remedies is at least unreasonable. Although on the Internet, several thousand prescriptions are issued for a request for alternative methods of treating cervical erosion. Do not rush to buy sea buckthorn oil and propolis in packs. The use of any means – be it pills, suppositories, decoctions – is permissible only after being prescribed by a gynecologist. Otherwise you can hurt yourself.

Misconception # 3: The next stage of erosion is cancer.

This statement cannot be attributed to myths. However, cervical erosion responds well to diagnosis and treatment. If timely identified and treated, there will be no negative consequences. Conversely, women who neglect visits to a gynecologist, do not monitor women’s health, risk ending up in an oncologist’s office: cervical erosion can provoke both benign and malignant degeneration of epithelial tissues, especially in advanced cases. The main threat of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Misconception # 4: Moxibustion is the only treatment.

First, moxibustion is not exactly a medical and outdated term. The treatment tactics are chosen by the gynecologist clearly according to the indications and individually, depending on the results of the examination. There are many ways to treat cervical erosion, but non-surgical methods are the main ones. Most often, gynecologists use radio wave technology.

Misconception # 5: After treatment, you can forget about erosion forever.