Danger of cervical erosion in pregnancy

Erosion of the cervix during pregnancy can become an unpleasant diagnosis for any woman. How dangerous is this disease, and what "surprises" can be expected after hearing the doctor's verdict of erosion of the cervix during pregnancy? Is it possible for a woman to plan pregnancy with such a diagnosis? These questions are not uncommon for today, because almost every woman of childbearing age has a diagnosis of uterine erosion.

Why does the disease occur?

During the puberty of a girl, a single-layered cylindrical epithelium that covers the uterus is gradually replaced by a multilayered epithelium. Cylindrical epithelium does not completely disappear, but remains in the canal (cervical canal) connecting the vagina with the uterine cavity. Since the replacement of the epithelium can last for a long time, this process can be affected by various factors and the process does not complete completely. Therefore, part of the cervix at the entrance to the cervical canal remains covered with a cylindrical epithelium. In this case, pathology is called - ectopy of the cylindrical epithelium, and in the people erosion of the uterus. Postnatal ectopia is also very common.

But more often than not, specialists designate as a diagnosis "erosion of the uterus" any damage to the mucous membrane of the cervix by infections, trauma, viral and malignant diseases.

The diagnosis of the disease is made by cytological examination (taking of smears from the cervix), colposcopy (examination of the cervix in special lighting and instruments) and histological examination (cell research).

To avoid the problems of cervical erosion during pregnancy, it is mandatory to undergo examination at the gynecologist before conception, even if there is no cause for alarm. This disease does not manifest itself in any way and, more often than not, patients get a diagnosis, referring to a completely different matter.

What is the danger of erosion for a pregnant woman?

When the change of the epithelium was completed completely, the cervix protects the uterine cavity from penetration and the effects of all infections. Otherwise, the uterus is susceptible to infection. It is possible to plan pregnancy in the presence of erosion of the uterus, but you must first consult a specialist, go through the examination and identify infections that contribute to the development of malformations and can cause miscarriages. The doctor individually determines the need for a biopsy. Only a specialist can determine the level of danger of cervical erosion in pregnancy and indicate to a woman whether it is possible to carry out a pregnancy with a defect or need to undergo treatment.

The presence of erosion of the cervix during pregnancy does not affect the development of the fetus at all, but introduces its own characteristics in the process. Unpleasant reminders of the disease can be bloody discharge, which is not associated with pregnancy, but cause stress in a pregnant woman who has not been informed in advance of this fact. Basically, erosion of the cervix during pregnancy does not cause discomfort.

Treatment: traditional and non-traditional types

Unfortunately, the presence of cervical erosion in pregnant women is not uncommon. In most cases, treatment is not carried out, but only observed, in order that erosion does not become a malignant entity. The doctor individually determines the need for local treatment. Treatment by traditional methods (argon-plasma and electrocoagulation, radio wave and chemical treatment, laser vaporization, cryodestruction) can begin 3 months after birth.

If erosion is troubling during pregnancy, and traditional ways are abhorrent to you, you can use traditional medicine recipes. Treatment is carried out by the introduction of tampons, moistened with medicinal infusions, and does not leave scars after the cure.

It is recommended to enter a homemade swab (wrap a piece of cotton wool with a bandage and leave for a subsequent extraction, a tail) soaked with natural honey (dilute 1: 2 with water), sea buckthorn oil, aloe vera juice (diluted in equal proportion with water).

There is a diagnosis, but there are no children yet

Doctors do not recommend cauterization of erosion to women who do not give birth. Why is that? The whole reason lies in the fact that during birth the cervix dilates to 10 centimeters, and the scar, left after cauterization, will not stretch and cause serious injury to the neck. If a woman has a scar from the treatment of erosion, there is a high probability that the doctor will appoint a cesarean section. At the same time, modern methods can cure erosion by sparing methods that do not leave scars.

Before planning a child, it must be remembered that in the absence of infections, the disease only affects the expectant mother and does not affect the health of the baby, because the cervix affected by erosion is very vulnerable and can get significant injuries during childbirth that heals quite a long time.