A dangerous disease of the reproductive system of the female body is cervical erosion. It requires constant monitoring. If necessary, this pathology is treated. One of the effective methods today is cauterization of erosion with a laser. How this procedure goes, its features and reviews will be presented below.
What is erosion?
Cervical erosion is a common disease. It is diagnosed in almost every second woman of reproductive age. This pathology is a defect in the epithelium that covers the cervix. There are two types of the presented disease. The first of these is pseudo-erosion. It occurs in some areas of the tissues after the transfer of inflammation to the vagina. Also, a similar situation occurs with hormonal disorders.
The second category is true erosion. It occurs at a time when the mucous membrane of the cervix is destroyed in some places. On thea wound appears in such areas of the epithelium. In this case, cauterization may be the only effective treatment. There are many methods for doing it. One safe and effective approach is to cauterize the erosion with a laser.
True erosion appears due to mechanical trauma during childbirth or abortion. Extremely rare, but sometimes diagnosed damage caused by chemical or thermal agents. Most often, this situation occurs due to the use of artisanal methods of contraception. In addition, this type of pathology can also cause sexual infections and hormonal disruptions.
In most cases, erosion develops imperceptibly for a woman. In rare cases, it causes spotting after intercourse, a gynecological examination, or douching. Even less often, erosion is manifested by slight soreness in the lower abdomen. A gynecologist can detect a pathology during an examination.
Why treat erosion?
Many women are in no hurry to sign up for an erosion cauterization procedure, even if the doctor insists on it. There are many reasons for this. Some fear that the procedure will be painful. So it was before. Nowadays, such painful and unsafe methods as cauterization by electric current are practically not used. Modern instrumentation made it possible to make the procedure quick, without discomfort.
The cost of laser erosion cauterization is quite high. Therefore, many ladies do not want to resort to this technique. However, it should be noted that withoutproper treatment erosion often degenerates into a tumor. In this case, the cost of treatment will increase significantly. At the same time, the risk to the he alth and life of a woman will be high.
To prevent this, you need to undergo treatment as soon as the gynecologist reveals the pathology. He will advise you to sign up for the appropriate procedure. Although the cost of cauterizing erosion with a laser is quite high, it is effective. This treatment has many benefits.
Timely seeking medical help will fully restore the functions of the tissues of the organ. The destructive focus will be localized. This reduces the risk of developing a precancerous condition of the cervix to zero. It is worth remembering that cervical erosion is among the leaders in terms of the likelihood of developing cancer. Do not put yourself at serious risk. Cervical cancer is a dangerous, rapidly developing disease. It occurs against the background of erosion, which is not treated for a long time. Moreover, many learn about the development of a tumor already at an advanced stage, because the disease does not have any painful symptoms in the early stages.
For this reason, erosion treatment must be carried out in a timely manner.
Features of the technique
Laser therapy is the most gentle method of erosion treatment today. This is the only way to cauterize tissues so that they retain their elasticity and tone. At the same time, the functions of the reproductive organ remain unchanged. Laser cauterization of erosion is recognized as the safest and most gentle method of treating pathology. With its help, in 99% of cases it is possible to completely eliminate the pathological process onmucous.
During the procedure, a carbon dioxide laser is used. It only affects destructive cells. while he althy tissue remains unaffected. This is a relatively new method. It has a high cost.
The price of cauterization of cervical erosion with a laser varies depending on the pricing policy of a private clinic. In Moscow, the complex of medical services for the presented treatment will be from 14 to 20 thousand rubles. The cost is affected by the range of services provided by the medical center. Thus, the low price of the procedure means that it did not include the payment for the initial gynecologist's appointment, diagnostic procedures and monitoring of the patient's condition after the procedure. You may also need to pay for medicines and other related procedures.
Therefore, it is worth noting that the average price of cauterization of cervical erosion with a laser is 7-12 thousand rubles. However, for a complex of medical services, you will need to pay much more.
Reviews of doctors about the technique
Gynecologists leave a lot of feedback on laser cauterization of cervical erosion. They note that the presented procedure has a number of positive qualities:
- minimum degree of damage to organ tissues;
- there is no risk of bleeding after the procedure, as the blood vessels are immediately sealed with a laser;
- mucosal recovery period is short;
- he althy skin areas are not affected;
- healing is underwayfast, no scarring;
- no hospitalization required (procedure is part of a regular gynecological appointment);
- no anesthesia required;
- the technique is suitable for the treatment of even nulliparous girls;
- laser therapy has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- beam power is adjustable, which allows you to perform the procedure with maximum accuracy and targeted impact on destructive cells;
- minimal risk of endometriosis.
However, the presented procedure has several contraindications. The procedure is prohibited if there is:
- infectious venereal disease;
- oncological neoplasm in the cervix;
- dysplasia in a severe stage;
- diabetes mellitus;
- mental disorders;
- acute inflammatory processes of the reproductive system.
Also not given to pregnant women.
Patient testimonials
Many women leave feedback about cauterization of cervical erosion with a laser. They claim that all their fears were in vain. The procedure is really painless. Moreover, after it is carried out, the tissues recover very quickly. The procedure is indicated for patients of almost any age. It does not disturb the normal physiological processes in the body. As a result, immunity is not reduced.
The period of sexual abstinence after cauterization is also relatively short (compared to other methods). When detaching layers of damagedcells, the processes of regeneration of he althy tissues are launched.
According to reviews, cauterization of erosion by a laser does not require much time. All you have to do is book an appointment with a gynecologist. A specialist who has the appropriate qualifications will perform the procedure within 15-30 minutes. It depends on the degree of damage to the cervix.
When using laser therapy, not only blood vessels are sealed, but also lymphatic ducts. As a result, the tissues will not be swollen after the procedure.
To reduce the likelihood of complications, you will need to refrain from physical activity and sex for a month. The child can be planned in 3 months. The discharge after the procedure is less abundant than when using other methods.
Preparation
Erosion after laser cauterization disappears completely. However, before the procedure, special preparation is required. The gynecologist prescribes a comprehensive examination. It allows you to identify whether there are contraindications and whether they can be eliminated. During the preparation is carried out:
- extended colposcopy;
- cytological examination;
- smear examination;
- Detection of sexually transmitted diseases.
If even a slight contraindication is found, the procedure cannot be carried out until it is eliminated. The presence of contraindications leads to a high risk of re-erosion. Therefore, all adverse factors must be eliminated. curing infections,by eliminating the consequences of hormonal disruptions, etc., the doctor can determine whether erosion is true or false.
Why is comprehensive training important?
Cauterization of erosion by a laser is carried out only after comprehensive preparation. First of all, you need to be examined by an experienced gynecologist who can do a video colposcopy. Without this, it will be impossible to make a correct diagnosis. The colposcope allows you to confirm or refute the indications for laser therapy.
When the nature of the pathology is recognized, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of developing concomitant diseases. If there are infections, inflammatory processes of the reproductive system, the likelihood of erosion increases significantly.
One of the accurate methods for determining morphological changes in tissues is a biopsy. On its basis, the clinical diagnosis is confirmed, and an effective method of treatment is selected. It is on the basis of the biopsy that the subsequent treatment tactics are developed.
The most common cause of the pathology presented is the presence in the body of papillomavirus, herpes simplex virus, as well as hormonal disruptions. If these reasons are not eliminated, laser therapy will be inappropriate.
It is also worth noting that you should choose the right day for the procedure. Cauterization of erosion by a laser is prescribed on the 8-9th day of the menstrual cycle. Before the onset of menstruation, there is enough time for the tissues to regenerate.
How is the procedure done?
The cauterization procedure is performed in a gynecological chair. Notthe need to place the patient in the ward for operations. This greatly increases psychological comfort. The whole process is carried out using a fractional carbon dioxide laser. The affected areas are "evaporated" under its influence.
The laser can only remove thin layers of destructive tissue. Cauterization of cervical erosion with a laser is prescribed after the completion of menstruation. It must be at least 2-3 days after its termination.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. This reduces the likelihood of even minor discomfort. The patient does not feel any pain.
The device with a laser at the end resembles an ordinary stationery pen in shape. With the introduction of this instrument into the vagina, discomfort also does not occur. First, the tissues are processed and then cauterized. The laser creates a directional heat. Usually, only 15 minutes is enough to carry out such a procedure. In this case, the doctor can very accurately influence the tissues, even if the size of the damaged area is only 0.5 mm. The laser will only remove damaged cells.
Selections
Each patient is educated about further actions after cauterization of erosion by a laser. The selections will be relatively small when compared with other methods. However, they will still be. After treatment of the cervix with a laser, a thin film forms on it. Pathological tissues begin to be rejected. This starts the process of regeneration of he althy epithelial cells.
Blood, transparentdischarge - these are the areas of pathological tissues that were rejected after cauterization. In this case, the discharge after cauterization of erosion by a laser may have black blotches. This situation is observed for about 5 days. During this time, the mucous membrane has time to completely clear.
Other recommendations
On the day of the procedure, the patient needs rest. She should not go to work or go on other business. It is best to come home by taxi and relax. You can go to work the next day. If there is lethargy, weakness on the first day after the procedure, this is normal. The next day it will all be over.
For a month you can not take a bath (wash only in the shower). Sexual rest is indicated for 2-4 weeks. This question is agreed with the attending physician. Full recovery of the body will occur after 1.5 months. There will be no scars or other changes on the cervix. After the procedure, she will be able to fully open up during childbirth. Also, the procedure does not interfere with getting pregnant (which becomes possible after 3 months).
Having considered the features of cauterization of erosion by a laser, reviews of the procedure, you can make the right decision about the need for it, if there are appropriate indications. This is a new, safe and highly effective method that will reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
