How long does cervical ectropion treatment last?
How long does cervical ectropion treatment last?
It usually takes about 4 weeks to heal after treatment for cervical ectropion. You may have some side effects during this time, including: a cramping pain or ache, like being on a period, for up to 2 days. light bleeding.
What is the treatment for cervical erosion?
The main treatment is cauterization of the area, which can help prevent abnormal discharge and bleeding. This can be accomplished using heat (diathermy), cold (cryosurgery), or silver nitrate. Each of these procedures can be performed under local anesthetic in your doctor’s office in a matter of minutes.
Is cervical cauterization safe?
What are the risks of cervical cauterization procedure? There are no major risks associated with the Cervical Cauterisation procedure.
Can cervical ectropion come back after treatment?
Will the cervical ectropion come back? It is possible that you may develop another cervical ectropion. Sometimes we can repeat the treatment 6 weeks following your first treatment, or maybe after a longer period of time, depending on your symptoms.
What is a cervical cautery?
Cervical Cautery. The cervix is also known as the neck of a woman’s uterus (womb). Cervical cautery is the treatment used for a cervical ‘Ectropian’. This means the normal delicate cells that line the neck of the womb, are sitting on the outer surface of the cervix.
Will my symptoms improve after cervical cauterization?
For most women, there is definitely an improvement of their symptoms following this procedure. However, there is a probability that the condition may recur due to the continued action of female sex hormones on your cervix. What are the risks of cervical cauterization procedure?
What is cautery treatment?
This leaflet tells you about cautery treatment, what to expect after your treatment and who to contact if you have any worries or concerns when you go home. What is cautery? Cautery is the use of cryotherapy (freezing) or cold coagulation (heat) to destroy abnormal cells or tissue. What is an ectropian? The cervix is made up of 2 types of cells:
Can cryotherapy be used to treat cervical ectropion?
Biopsy: This is when a doctor takes a small tissue sample, and a lab technician tests it for cancerous cells. A person may experience cramping during the procedure. Cryotherapy is one possible treatment for cervical ectropion. Cervical ectropion is not a harmful condition and does not usually require treatment.
