Among gynecological diseases, cervical erosion is the most common pathology. Millions of women around the world are diagnosed with this every year. There can be several triggers in the development of erosion, primarily sexual infections and inflammatory processes, as well as early onset of sexual activity, hormonal disorders, cervical injuries, abortions and childbirth.
What is the risk of erosion?
Erosion is dangerous because it is asymptomatic for a long time. Only in the later stages can a woman feel discomfort in the lower abdomen and spotting. Cervical erosion is a benign disease, but with improper, delayed treatment and the presence of certain conditions (mechanical damage, infection or trauma), a malignant pathology may form. Therefore, it is important to start treatment in a timely manner.
There are a lot of methods for treating cervical erosion today, each of them has limitations and advantages. Before choosing a method of treatment, the patient undergoes a complete examination to exclude or confirm the presence of malignant tumors. The most accurate such diagnosistoday is a biopsy.
Uterine erosion symptoms:
- vaginal discharge;
- lumbar pain;
- discomfort during and after intercourse;
- presence of genital warts on the external genitalia.
Radio wave treatment
Cauterization of radio wave erosion as a therapy has appeared quite recently, it consists in the treatment of damaged tissues with radio waves. The most common radio wave apparatus in use today is Surgiton. The doctor sends a beam of radio wave rays to damaged tissues along a strictly defined border between the he althy area and the lesion. In the affected area, the temperature is very high, at first the thinnest layer of cells is strongly heated, then they evaporate from the erosion surface.
The use of this device allows you to provide not only high-quality cauterization, but good pain relief and rapid subsequent healing. Such therapy provides the most efficient and high-quality disposal of ectopia (erosion).
The essence of the method
Cauterization by radio wave erosion is the effect of high temperature, which causes all bleeding capillaries to “close”. Due to this, after therapy, women are practically not bothered by spotting, the wound heals very quickly and there are no scars.
Cauterization of uterine erosion by radio waves is carried out using a radio wave knife, due to which internal cellular energy is stimulated and evaporation occurspathological cells, that is, the treatment of damaged tissues in a non-contact way.
The whole procedure takes place under sterile conditions using:
- disposable wipes;
- diaper;
- tools;
- gloves.
The doctor is wearing a cap and gown.
After the procedure, women are invited to lie down for a while, the head may immediately begin to spin.
Radio waves also coagulate tissues. It was this method that determined the emergence of a new term in gynecology - "radio knife". The main feature of this method is the control of the cutting depth.
Cauterization by radio wave erosion is prescribed in the first phase of the menstrual cycle. It is completely safe and painless, but the sensations depend on the pain threshold of the patient, someone may feel discomfort, someone does not hurt at all.
Benefits of radio wave surgery
The main feature of this method is the rapid rehabilitation of damaged uterine tissues. Today, this procedure is extremely popular in gynecology.
Key Benefits:
- fast operation (5-10 minutes);
- no bleeding or pain;
- no injuries, scarring or burns;
- reducing the risk of re-erosion;
- absolute control of the depth of wave action;
- traumatization of nearby tissues is excluded;
- method is suitable for all women, includingnumber of nulliparous;
- no adverse reactions.
The absence of trauma after surgery promotes rapid healing, and a minimal incision will not lead to the formation of surgical scars. No stitches required.
Cons of radio wave operation
The main disadvantages of this procedure include the high cost, which may vary depending on the clinic where the treatment will take place. The minimum threshold is 5,000 rubles, the maximum is 10,000 rubles. Also, some patients consider discharge for several weeks to be an inconvenience.
Here it is worth saying that in the absence of concomitant diseases, there should be no discharge. On the other hand, with any surgical intervention, even radio waves, small discharges are normal consequences.
Rehabilitation period
Immediately after the procedure itself, the woman may feel some discomfort. Discharge may occur, often clear, but sometimes bloody. It is necessary to follow the recommendations of doctors:
- No intercourse for 1 month.
- From water procedures it is allowed to take a shower for a short time, that is, visiting baths, saunas, pools is prohibited. You should also refuse trips to the sea during the rehabilitation period.
- No heavy lifting.
The doctor in each case determines what recommendations to write out and for what specific period. After a month, a woman needs to visit a gynecologist.
Possibleconsequences
If pain occurs after cauterization of cervical erosion by radio waves, it is allowed to use Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen as painkillers. If a fever rises or bleeding does not stop, see a doctor immediately.
Often, women worry about the consequences after the procedure, regarding the discharge that may appear at the site of the cauterization. They may be clear or bloody in color. To minimize the consequences, the doctor recommends how a woman should behave after the operation.
Among these recommendations, it is important to pay attention to hygiene rules, avoid hypothermia, and do not use very hot water for hygiene procedures. As a rule, if cauterization of erosion by radio waves is started in a timely manner and the procedure was carried out with high quality, by a qualified specialist, the patients are completely cured. In another case, increased erosion can lead not only to heavy bleeding, but also to infertility and tissue malignancy. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations.
Contraindications
Cauterization of radio wave erosion is a non-drug method and the most benign way to fix the problem. There are contraindications for every medical therapy. After all, the body can react differently to surgery. The main contraindications for thistechniques include:
- inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs;
- presence of a pacemaker;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- malignant tumors;
- pregnancy;
- infectious processes.
Each method of cauterization of erosion has its own characteristics, advantages and contraindications, however, if after the examination the doctor prescribes radio wave therapy, you should definitely agree to it, because today it is the best of all possible therapy options. It is important not to try to self-medicate using folk remedies, so as not to aggravate the situation.
Reviews
Doctors' recommendations, timely examination is, of course, very important and necessary, but any woman, before going to the gynecologist with any problems, first of all "ask" for advice from the Internet. Of course, in this matter it is important to have at least some practical idea of \u200b\u200btreatment, which is helped by the numerous opinions of those who made cauterization of erosion with radio waves. Reviews are recommended to study before the procedure.
Especially in order not to have to look for different opinions on the Web, we, having studied them all, made certain conclusions. Basically, patients note, after cauterization of erosion by radio waves, the speed of the procedure as a positive point. Even if there is pain, it will pass quickly.
There are also women who are afraid that they will not be able to have children after this operation. Refute orWe cannot confirm this information, such questions are clarified with doctors. However, there is no evidence that it was radio wave surgery that affected infertility.
As for the cost, most of the patients note that it is not a pity to give money for such a procedure, and with all the tests it costs an average of 6,000-7,000 rubles. Nulliparous women who have done cauterization of cervical erosion with radio waves leave good reviews, they were satisfied with the result, some of them who gave birth after that do not feel any special changes, including the re-education of erosion.
There are pulling pains in the lower abdomen and long-term discharge is observed in many women.
Conclusions about the procedure of radio wave therapy
Cauterization of cervical erosion by radio waves is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. This method is also unique in that it allows you to treat nulliparous women.
According to research and the statements of practicing doctors, no one and nothing can guarantee an absolute cure. However, according to statistics, 90% of women who decide to cauterize erosion in any way achieve the desired result. Some modern methods guarantee a favorable outcome in 98% of cases.
