Almost every fifth woman can suffer from malignant pathologies of the genital organs. Moreover, most of these cases can be detected, unfortunately, only at the second or third stage.
Cancers in women are divided into two types: malignant and benign. A benign tumor is a neoplasm that grows in breadth and does not metastasize. Myoma is a benign tumor that occurs due to hormonal imbalance, leads to an increase in estrogen. Growing, the cells of the uterus form nodular deposits, in the context of a red-gray muscle formation, clearly delimited from neighboring organs. With this disease, heavy and prolonged bleeding begins. The treatment is carried out by a conservative method, drugs are prescribed that reduce the uterus.
Reasons
The cause of cancer of the female organs of the reproductive system is mainly:
- genetic predisposition;
- papilloma-viral infection;
- early onset of sexuallife;
- early pregnancy;
- vaginitis;
- venereal diseases (chlamydia, cytomegalovirus infection, genital herpes, HIV);
- chronic infections;
- bad habits (especially smoking);
- frequent stressful situations;
- frequent inflammatory processes;
- endocrine disorders (also postmenopausal hypoestrogenism);
- adenosis of the vaginal organs;
- decreased immunity;
- chronic irritation due to uterine prolapse or wearing pessaries;
- radiation action;
- reconstructive surgery;
- long-term use of hormonal contraceptives.
Causes of cancer have not yet been determined, but there are exogenous and endogenous factors that provoke the appearance of cancer of the genital organs. Squamous cell carcinoma usually develops in a precancerous condition, clear cell adenocarcinoma in women occurs after taking diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy.
Signs
The main signs and symptoms of female cancer are quite diverse:
- Profuse vaginal discharge that is foul-smelling and most often purulent. They mostly appear after a bowel movement or heavy exertion.
- Excessive bloody discharge is also a sign of female cancer. And most of the time they don't stop.
- Also characterized by disruptions in the menstrual cycle. And the woman notices changes in menstruation. Either they become scarce or,on the contrary, quite long and plentiful.
- Frequent pains in the lower abdomen, which are not stopped by various painkillers.
- Women during menopause should not regularly experience spotting. If they are present, you should be wary, most often doctors suspect it is oncology.
- With various appearances during urination, bladder cancer can also be suspected.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of a female tumor:
- Bloating. This symptom is most common in ovarian cancer. In this case, a thorough examination is required, it is not recommended to leave these symptoms of female cancer unattended.
- Pain in the abdomen (sharp or aching), which disturbs a woman at any time of the day, also requires careful examination and treatment.
- Increased body temperature. This is a rather dangerous sign that doctors pay close attention to.
- Losing more than 5kg in a month is considered quite an alarming symptom.
Oncology in our time is a fairly common phenomenon. Therefore, doctors urge to monitor their he alth and undergo a medical examination at least once a year. Everyone should understand that in the initial stages it is easier to prevent the disease.
1st stage
The formation is small in size and mostly distributed only within one tissue. Symptoms of cancer of the female organs on thisstages do not show up. It is usually detected by ultrasound, the treatment is quite effective. The main thing is not to start the process and follow the recommendations of the attending physician.
2nd stage
Most vulnerable to treatment as the process has already spread to other tissues. At this stage, the patient feels pain, most often in the lower back and lower abdomen. The body temperature remains stable at about 37 degrees. These signals require immediate medical attention.
3rd stage
At this stage, education has already reached a fairly large size. The main sign and symptom of female oncology is that due to this, swelling occurs in the area where it is located.
4th stage
The main symptom of female genital cancer is the appearance of metastases in neighboring organs. It can be the intestines, liver, kidneys, bladder. The patient develops severe pain that is not relieved by painkillers, the body temperature rises and there is a significant weight loss. In the practice of oncologists, the 4th stage is quite common, as a person does not seek medical help in a timely manner.
At advanced stages, the disease is difficult to treat and is practically unaffected by chemotherapy. But doctors strongly recommend that you fight this unpleasant disease and follow all their instructions. At whatever stage this disease is detected, it is simply necessary to treat it. Oncologists warn that the right approach to treatment will give positive results. Therefore, it is worth checking regularlymedical examination in the clinic and lead a he althy lifestyle. Indeed, at the initial stage, cancer is better treated, and recovery is observed only with a competent approach to this disease.
Treatment
Treatment for signs of female oncology includes chemotherapy, treatment with hormones (used only in severe stages) and radiotherapy. Since cervical cancer can be detected at the very initial stages, it is possible to save the uterus itself. In order to combat the disease, surgery and radiation therapy are often used. The duration of treatment and the risk of possible complications most often depend on the stage of the disease. It is very important to prescribe medication that will help get rid of the symptoms of female cancer.
Most common methods
In the earliest stages, they resort to surgical treatment, that is, the removal of the uterus. In some cases, one removal of the uterus is not enough. If the ovaries were affected by cancer cells, then they are cut off along with the fallopian tubes. The issue of removing the ovaries before surgery is discussed between the patient and the doctor.
- Radiotherapy. This method helps no less, the two types of treatment can be combined in order to obtain a better treatment result. In the early stages, both methods of treatment can be used, in any case, at this stage, the results from different types of treatment will be exactly the same.
- Chemotherapy. This type of treatment is used to control the 4th disease.stages, since a palliative approach is required for the treatment of metastatic cervical cancer. But chemotherapy has limited ability to fight reproductive cancer.
Operation
Ovarian cystoma often occurs at the site of an existing cyst, formed in the cavities of the glandular tissue. The disease is divided into several types:
- Serous.
- Vegetative.
- Endometrial.
- Mucinous.
Such cystomas are dangerous, as they can develop into a malignant tumor. If symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor, the symptoms of a cyst do not go away after the end of the menstrual cycle. In the early stages, there is a high chance that any type of cancer in women can be cured.
Fibroma is a benign tumor that can occur on the uterus, ovaries, and connective muscles. It manifests itself in the form of pain in the uterus, often interferes with normal stools.
Ovarian cystoma is a cavity, often arising from a cavity from a previous cyst. Cystomas in most cases are an indicator of an impending cancer. Surgery is recommended in most cases.
Polyps of the cervix and body of the uterus. Against the background of some sluggish inflammatory processes, an overgrowth of the mucous membrane of the genital organs occurs, leading to the appearance of cervical polyps, and hormonal failure is also considered the main cause. A sign of the presence of polyps is profuse bleeding during menstruation. On examination, growths are observedrounded shape, which can be felt on palpation. For a more accurate diagnosis, an ultrasound examination and x-rays are necessary. During treatment, all hormonal imbalances are restored. Increased tumor growth is a signal for urgent surgical intervention.
Folk treatment
One of the popular methods is also considered to be treatment with folk remedies. Many people resort to more gentle methods, and oncological practice has its own positive effects. It has long been known that herbs of various plants have medicinal properties, they have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
For example, Avran. It serves to heal cancerous wounds. With cancer, women often use this remedy. It can be used up to 0.2 gr. per day, no more, since it is considered poisonous and, by increasing the dose, you can cause great harm to the body.
The next useful property is watermelon root paste. This paste is indicated for people with tumors in the mammary glands. Indeed, the effect of taking this mixture has its positive effects. Reviews of people with breast cancer about this folk remedy are only positive.
Belladonna leaves are used as an anesthetic, applied as a compress. The leaves themselves are considered safe and non-poisonous, and due to this, they can be used regularly without fear of side effects.
Cowberries are also in demand for cancer, decoctions are prepared from it. Cowberry decoction is gentle on the stomach and causes almost no serious side effects.
Velvet roots are also in demand in the treatment of cervical cancer. A special decoction is prepared from velvet in a water bath. Use it after meals, 1 tablespoon three times a day. No side effects of this herb have been identified, and it is well tolerated by many patients.
Treatment of oncology with the help of traditional medicine mostly has positive results. In combination with drugs, decoctions and infusions give only positive dynamics. It also has a gentle effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Do not forget that all infusions and herbs should be prescribed only by the attending physician. Self-treatment at home is not worth doing, since all oncological diseases should be observed by competent and qualified specialists.
