The cervix is always an indicator of women's health. It is here that all new growths and inflammations that can lead to pathological processes are localized in the first place.
Therefore, the gynecologist first of all pays attention to this particular genital area. Ideally, it should be "clean", that is, without various extraneous structures, its color is not changed.
On this body, a specialist may begin to suspect a possible pregnancy. And the most important point is that usually malignant tumors begin their “procession” precisely from the mucous membrane of the cervix, therefore it is necessary to regularly visit a specialist and undergo an appropriate examination.
Causes of Cervical Cyst Formation
The cervix is the initial and lower part of the genital organ itself, called the uterus. With the help of the canal, the neck connects its cavity with the vagina.
It is known that before birth, it opens, which is provided by hormones responsible for labor activity. It is by the degree of opening of the cervix that the gynecologist determines how soon labor will begin. This does not happen immediately, but gradually, therefore, it is completely painless for the parturient.
In a non-pregnant woman, the cervix is somewhat loosened before the onset of menstruation. After the ladies leave reproductive age, the cervical mucosa becomes dry, which causes pain during intimacy or in other cases.
However, at any age, the fair sex should not have absolutely no tumors and serious inflammation, which would be alarming specialist. But in some cases, both young women and older, when visiting a gynecologist, they learn that they have certain problems.
Often this is due to hormonal disruptions occurring in the body.
A cyst, to put it in common language, is a vial filled with liquid contents.
It can occur in any organ, but as far as the child-bearing function is concerned, here it most often selects the favorite places - the ovaries, the body of the uterus, or its neck.
It is referred to as benign neoplasms, which most often do not degenerate into malignant tumors (as happens with erosion or a polyp), but there are also some not very favorable cases. Therefore, such a diagnosis should always be alarming.
Usually, the cause of a malignant neoplasm is not the cysts themselves, but the pathology of the mucous membrane, whose immunity is not able to restrain negative processes.
The main causes of the appearance of cysts in the cervix area:
- changes in the cervical mucosa due to hormonal disorders, which can occur in different periods of a woman’s life, both at reproductive age and after the full completion of natural cyclic monthly bleeding;
- various kinds of infectious diseases (of any localization in the genital organs - directly in the cervix, in its cavity, in the vagina, etc.), they provoke changes in the mucous membranes and promote neoplasms, due to a decrease in local immunity;
- the history of women of multiple abortions, which are almost always associated with hormonal disruptions and interference with natural biological processes;
- curettage after unsuccessful abortion, childbirth or for diagnostic purposes (if it is not a single one);
- cervical injury during labor, during abortion or curettage.
Types of cervical cysts
It is normal for a woman in the cervix area when examined by a gynecologist who sees the nabot glands that provide hydration to her cavity, in order to avoid drying out and injury. The secret that they stand out guarantees the protection of local tissues from infection and other unfavorable factors, as well as allows sexual intercourse to be painless.
However, for various reasons, these glands can become blocked and create a number of serious problems. It is in the process of their blockage that a cyst forms, as the cells begin to try to deal with the situation.
The cysts in their appearance resemble sacs that are filled with liquid contents, namely, the secret of the glands itself, which are not able to go outside and are isolated.
Cervical cysts are divided into the following types:
- multiple;
- single;
- endometrioid type;
- purulent.
With the so-called self-cure ectopia of the cervix (epithelial pathology), a nabot cyst or a multiple type of cystic formation may occur. That is, it is not about a single neoplasm, but about a certain amount - from several cysts.
Quite often in medical practice there is an endometrial appearance, in which the appearance of bleeding areas is observed. In this case, the cyst has a bluish color.
This can happen when the endometrium "moves" to the area of the cervix that was previously traumatized. Such cysts are filled with bloody contents.
Cervical cyst: symptoms
This neoplasm has a distinctive feature - the absence of symptomatic signs. They can occur only when the process has gone too far, and the cyst has reached a massive size. If it is still small and does not cause any inconvenience, imperceptible to the woman herself, the patient may not even suspect her presence.
Symptoms of advanced cervical cyst:
- discharge of a different nature (from liquid contents to blood) between menstruation;
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- in the rarest cases of menstrual disorders.
If the cyst is small, it does not cause inconvenience and can in no way affect your well-being or cause pain. But if this is the case, take action immediately.
Diagnosis and treatment prescribed exclusively by a specialist. The first is a visual inspection by an obstetrician-gynecologist. Then, using the ultrasound machine, they clarify the presence of a cyst.
It is also possible that colposcopy is required - examination of the neck with the help of a special device that allows you to see what is not always available to the naked eye even for a good specialist. Using this method exclude the presence of malignant tumors. Every woman of any age should be examined at least once a year.
Consequences of a cervical cyst
In most cases, there are no serious consequences for women after the appearance of a cervical cyst. Such a tumor appears in many representatives of the weaker sex, it often regenerates on its own, without being reborn into something more pathological.
According to statistics, cysts in the cervix appear in 10% (or more) of women. And many do not even realize that there is such a trouble, do not go to the doctor because of the absence of symptoms.
The opinion of experts in this case is different. Some of them do not believe that the cyst of the cervix is not as harmless as it seems at first glance. There are doctors who believe that it can not only increase and affect the health and well-being of women, but even in some cases pose a danger to life.
This is justified in the presence of purulent cysts, as it can be broken through and infection of nearby tissues, as well as the bloodstream, which can lead to formidable and deadly sepsis. It is pus that is very dangerous, but the woman alone will not be able to determine the nature of the cyst, so it is important to contact gynecologists in a timely manner.
How to treat a cervical cyst
If the cyst is single and of very small size, the specialists most often do not carry out special treatment. It is believed that in this case (especially at a young age), it can disappear on its own. It is important that it does not grow, the number of cysts and their size do not increase. In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, even in the case of a simple cyst, the following rules should be observed:
- Do not injure the cervix;
- in the presence of cysts, abortions are not recommended, and pregnancy is better to be postponed until full recovery;
- to maintain hygiene of the genitals;
- avoid infection of the genital tract;
- if there are infections in the reproductive organs, they need to be cured;
- the obligatory condition is constant monitoring by an obstetrician / gynecologist (visiting a specialist once every six months or more often).
Treatment of cysts in the cervical area is prescribed exclusively by the doctor. In no case should there be any self-treatment, as this can only aggravate the situation and contribute to the growth of the cyst or its suppuration.
Even if certain drugs helped one woman, this does not mean that they are effective and harmless to others. Gynecologist monitors the dynamics of neoplasm.
If the cyst grows or suppresses, surgical treatment is indicated. It is performed by a specialist (obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in the field of surgical interventions) in the hospital.
The following modern methods of cyst therapy are known:
- laser ray;
- radio waves;
- surgery.
Treat normal neoplasms in an outpatient way, without resorting to hospitalization. Often, women after the procedure experience discomfort in the abdomen (in the lower part).
Treatment of cervical cyst folk remedies
Modern people should understand that, thanks to new, really effective methods of treatment, traditional medicine cannot be the only panacea for all ills. It is allowed only in combination with traditional methods.
Self-medication can lead to disastrous results. It is especially dangerous to self-expose or in some way treat the purulent or other dangerous nature of the neoplasm. There are risks of infection and further growth of the tumor.
You can resort to the treatment of celandine. It is first crushed, poured boiling water (approximately 200 g of grass per liter of liquid). On the stove the drug is boiled for ten minutes. Then you need to insist about forty minutes and take twice a day, a fortnight.
Burdock juice is just as effective. It is first crushed, wring out the liquid contents. Take 5 milliliters twice a day, then a couple of days for 15 ml, then go to the total dose - 20 ml and use three times a day. The course of treatment is a month.
Surgical removal of cyst on the cervix and rehabilitation
The purulent cyst is first dissected to expel the pus. Then necessarily prescribe antibiotic therapy.
Surgical intervention is not performed for three days before menstruation or directly on critical days.
Surgical method requires first:
- diagnostic activities (ultrasound, colposcopy);
- blood tests;
- collection of anamnesis in order to clarify whether there is an infectious disease that will require prior treatment, after which you can proceed with the operation;
- studies of other reproductive organs other than the cervix;
- exclusion of the fact of pregnancy (in pregnant women, small, not growing cysts are not removed);
- possible purpose of the analysis for the determination of hCG.
Acute abdominal pain and discharge (yellow) from the genital tract in the first ten days after removal of the cyst should not frighten women. Be sure to take the prescribed antibiotic doctor.
Baths and douches are not allowed. Be sure to comply with the hygiene of the genitals. From the cervix may be bloody.
If the pain is unbearable, the doctor prescribes a special anesthetic candles. But those or any other are unacceptable without consulting a gynecologist. In order not to injure the wound surface and not infect the infection, sex is prohibited for a certain time.
Common Questions to the gynecologist
A cyst of a neck of a uterus - rather frequent phenomenon. It occurs in many modern women due to hormonal disruptions. Experts are asked questions that most often concern the representatives of the weaker sex, who had to face this trouble.
Do I need to remove a cervical cyst from a pregnant woman?
Answer: Usually, doctors try to protect a pregnant woman from various kinds of interventions in her body from the outside. This also applies to operations. Despite the fact that the removal of a cyst on the neck is a much safer procedure than, for example, operating the uterus, it is still stressful for the body.
Is it always necessary to remove a cyst on the neck?
Answer: No, not always. Usually, specialists during an on-site examination and after diagnosis assess the prognoses and first of all rely on self-healing of the cyst. If it does not disappear anywhere and grows, the method of treatment chosen by the doctor is required.
Is it possible to cure a cyst with folk methods?
Answer: Usually, traditional medicine is useful only with the approval of the doctor and in conjunction with the basic prescriptions. Trying to cure a cyst using home methods is extremely dangerous. Especially if the diagnosis is inaccurate and the diagnosis needs confirmation.
Can a cervical cyst degenerate into cancer?
Answer: No, the cyst itself does not degenerate into a malignant neoplasm. But one should exclude in parallel the presence of other tumors that may accompany such a process. As for cysts, they are able to grow and suppress, and this is life threatening. Therefore, it is important to conduct continuous monitoring.
What preventive methods will avoid cervical cyst?
Answer: Not always a healthy lifestyle, the absence of bad habits, unfortunately, can guarantee the absence of tumors in the cervix. But if you follow the mode of the day, food and rest, avoid stress, injury, it is quite possible to reduce the risks to a minimum.
Frequent abortions, curettage, as well as the use of hormonal agents without consulting a specialist are not recommended. It is important to undergo an examination at the gynecologist at least once a year (if there are no pathologies). If there are any abnormalities in the history, it is advisable to visit the doctor every six months or three months.
If a woman has a cyst in the area of the cervix, she should not be frightened and panicked. It is possible that it will resolve after some time after the normalization of hormonal levels.
But at the same time, it is important to always be under the supervision of a specialist so that he can control the dynamics of the new formation. If there is a suspicious discharge, pain, you should immediately contact an obstetrician-gynecologist and go through all diagnostic activities. Treatment is prescribed only by a doctor.
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