For those who will have a cervical biopsy with erosion. Pros and cons of this procedure

What is a biopsy?

Uterine biopsy is a medical procedure. This is called taking a piece of tissue with the purpose of doing an analysis on cancer cells. The procedure is carried out with suspicion of oncology and even ordinary erosion (gynecologists often send all patients with erosion to "cauterize" with a laser, but ideally they should do this only after a series of tests). In addition, this action is often prescribed absolutely without any indication: for example, a biopsy of the cervix with erosion, which occurs without complications, colposcopy and ectopy is absolutely not needed.
Indications for the procedure

Before the gynecologist will write out to you a direction, it is necessary to make a colposcopy. If the results revealed epithelial patches, painted white (this is checked with acetic acid), a woman is given a biopsy. Let's repeat once again: a biopsy of the cervix with erosion is not done!

Contraindications

If you suffer from acute inflammatory diseases, a biopsy can be performed only after full recovery. Women with blood clotting disorders are better, if possible, avoid similar procedures.

How to prepare for the procedure?

First of all, visit the gynecologist and give a smear to make sure there are no infections. In addition, a blood test for RW, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus should be done. After the analysis, a small wound remains in the cervical region. This is one of the reasons why there is no such operation as cervical biopsy in erosion. Ideally, the wound should heal before the woman begins critical days. That is why the procedure is usually assigned in the first phase of the cycle. Do not do it before the start of menstruation: the wound can get an infection and the tissue will become inflamed.

Methods of biopsy

Perhaps the most common way among doctors is to take a piece of tissue with a scalpel; Then the seams are applied to the place where the fabric comes from. Another method of biopsy is the radio loop (using the Surgitron device). The disadvantage of this variant is that the piece of tissue taken can be damaged, which will complicate the histology. In addition, within about ten days thereafter, a woman may have vaginal discharge. However, it should not be forgotten that this method is much less painful and completely not traumatic. Therefore, if you have a high pain threshold, the doctor will assign it to you.
Before performing the procedure, the doctor must obtain written consent from the patient. He is obliged to warn her about contraindications (in particular, that a biopsy of the cervix with erosion is not indicated) and possible side effects. Many women are interested in how much the procedure is painful. In general, everything depends on personal portability. If the areas from which the tissue is taken for analysis, several, and they are very large, you can ask the gynecologist for local anesthesia (the cervix is sprayed with lidocaine or injected into it). To prevent spasms, the patient should be in the most relaxed state.

What can not be done after the procedure?

After taking the tissue for analysis, do not use tampons for at least a month and do not have sex. Also, you should refrain from visiting the sauna, sauna and taking a hot bath. Do not lift the weight and do not overexert. If the biopsy has not yielded results, and unpleasant symptoms continue to bother you, it is possible that you have nothing but erosion of the cervix after delivery. In this case, the gynecologist will prescribe the appropriate treatment.