Many women are wondering what their periods should be like after cauterization of erosion. Any pathological process in the female genital organs requires a certain treatment. Cervical erosion can occur regardless of the age of the patient and her physiological characteristics. With an unfavorable course, the probability of transformation into an oncological pathology of this disease is very high. In such a case, experts recommend treating the disease surgically. In modern times, this method practically does not cause serious problems, the therapy is easy and smooth.
After some time, a woman may begin to be disturbed by the changed periods after cauterization of erosion. You need to know in which case the process of menstruation is normal, and when you need to contact a gynecologist.
What is erosion?
Cervical erosion is a frequently diagnosed gynecologicalpathology in women. Due to the limited amount of information, many women perceive this diagnosis as a sentence, equating it, if not with a cancerous tumor, then at least with a harbinger of such a malignant process. At the same time, experts do not attribute many types of erosion to diseases, excluding them from international reference books on medicine.
It is important to understand that after cauterization of erosion, menstruation goes differently for everyone.
Erosion of the cervix is any violation of the normal physiological state of its mucous membranes. Such disorders include mechanical and chemical damage, abnormal development of the epithelium. According to the nature and causes of erosion, they are divided into two main types:
- true erosion;
- pseudo-erosion or ectopia.
Classification
Besides, in the classification of erosions their features can be specified:
- ectropion - displacement of the internal cervical tissue forward and outward due to strong mechanical pressure, which occurs, as a rule, in the process of difficult childbirth or late abortions;
- endometriosis - vertical displacement and superposition of different types of tissues of the mucous membrane of the cervix;
- leukoplakia - hardening and ossification of stratified epithelium in any part of the mucosa.
Cervical canal polyps and viral warts are considered a separate category of erosions.
What should be the normal period after cauterizationerosion?
How does the menstrual cycle change after cauterization
The reason for the formation of cervical erosion is considered to be some kind of degeneration and damage to squamous epithelium cells in this area. Cylindrical cells are formed in place of he althy tissues. In modern gynecological practice, several methods are used to eliminate this pathological process:
- traditional, that is, with topical medications (ointments, suppositories and vaginal tablets);
- chemical - through the use of Solkovagin;
- exposure to liquid nitrogen;
- radio wave therapy;
- electric shock treatment;
- laser surgery.
Menstruation after cauterization of cervical erosion should normally begin on time or with minor deviations in terms of timing. The menstrual cycle may be disturbed for reasons that are not related to the treatment of this pathology.
If menstruation began much earlier or later, became more abundant or, conversely, scarce, one can suspect the occurrence of hormonal failure, and the development of other pathologies of the reproductive system.
Delayed period
Delay of menstruation after cauterization of erosion is not a complication and can occur for three main reasons:
- exposure to temperature caused damage to uterine receptors;
- gynecological manipulations led to traumatization of the mucous membrane;
- psychological factor - during the procedures and treatment, a woman could experience stress, as a result of which there was a delay in menstruation.
Despite the safety of this type of therapeutic procedure, a woman experiences excessive anxiety from the need for surgical intervention, and stress can cause cycle disturbances. A frequent question of women at the gynecologist - can menstruation after cauterization of erosion not come on time? The delay is often accompanied by the occurrence of pulling pains. This condition may last for several days. If menstruation does not occur for more than 10 days, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist to exclude pregnancy or use special tests.
Another factor that can provoke a long absence of critical days is cervical stenosis. Such a complication occurs, as a rule, due to prolonged temperature influence on certain parts of the organ. The narrowing of the cervical lumen can lead to the accumulation of blood in the uterine cavity, followed by an inflammatory process in it. Surgical techniques are used to eliminate such a pathological process.
And if, after cauterization of erosion, menstruation began earlier?
Early start of period
Cauterization of erosion does not affect the time of the onset of menstruation. As a rule, the first menstruation after treatment should begin approximately 3-4 weeks later, depending on the natural length of the period. Within a week, bloody streaks may be observed in the composition of the vaginal discharge,which should not be confused with menstruation.
With large erosions, a pinkish discharge may also be observed. Approximately on the tenth day after the procedure, the postoperative scab should depart, which is accompanied by the appearance of secretion, which can be confused with the premature onset of menstruation. At the same time, women think that menstruation began a little earlier, and if the process of discharge of the scab and healing of the cervix is disturbed, this can cause profuse bleeding. In cases of significant deviations from the normal cycle, a gynecologist's consultation is necessary.
The second period can also go after cauterization of erosion.
Scanty or heavy flow
Change in the nature of the discharge may be due to the fact that before therapy for cervical erosion, menstruation could take place with some disturbances. Restoration of tissues of the mucous membrane leads to the normalization of the menstrual cycle. If, after treatment, the patient observes watery, heavy menstruation with the presence of individual blood clots, this may indicate a prolonged process of stabilization of the state of the genital organs. Excess discharge can be observed in the first two or three cycles. If after this time the type of menstrual flow does not change, it is necessary to undergo a diagnostic examination.
The onset of scanty and spotting discharge may be due to hormonal imbalance. If scanty menstruation is combined with drawing pains in the lumbar region and lower abdomen, thismay indicate the occurrence of spastic phenomena.
Possible Complications
The complication rate is relatively low. Menstruation after cauterization of erosion is an indirect indicator of the normal process of restoration of cervical tissues. If menstruation is accompanied by severe pain or a specific secretion, you should consult a doctor. In some cases, the following pathological conditions may occur:
- Cervical stenosis. A slight degree of such a narrowing does not affect the quality of life of patients who do not plan pregnancy. For nulliparous women, this can cause infertility.
- The penetration of endometrial cells into the surface of the wound, which leads to the development of pathologies such as endometriosis. Initial symptoms of this may be heavy bleeding, painful periods.
- Infection of the scab, which occurs as a result of violations of the rules of treatment or hygiene during the recovery period. This condition is manifested by painful and thick discharge of blood from the genital tract.
Such complications can occur after any methods of cauterization of erosion, including the most harmless - radio wave. Undertreated pathology poses an even greater he alth hazard than rare cases of problems in the postoperative period.
Now it has become known why, after cauterization of erosion, menstruation begins earlier or later.
Preventive methods
Toto avoid menstrual irregularities after erosion therapy, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations in the rehabilitation process. A woman should avoid procedures that can lead to increased blood circulation in the reproductive organs. Patients are prohibited from:
- visit baths and saunas, refrain from other warming influences on the lower body;
- drink alcoholic beverages;
- do sports, lift weights, expose yourself to other types of physical activity that can provoke bleeding;
- massage on the lumbar region;
- treatment with leeches;
- swim in open water and visit the pool;
- take a bath;
- undergo physiotherapy that affects the lower abdomen.
Conclusion
Carrying out cauterization of erosion, despite the safety of this event, remains an intervention in the body. To reduce the risk of developing infectious diseases and the inflammatory process, you need to pay special attention to hygiene, and do not use tampons during menstruation. The first weeks after treatment, a woman is forbidden to have sex.
