Conization of the cervix and its consequences

Conization of the cervix is ​​a fairly common procedure in gynecology today, it is performed by surgical intervention to remove the affected area of ​​the uterus with a gynecological disease. But until the time of surgery, the tumor can be on the cervix for a long time. Only after there are suspicions of epithelial cell changes, for example, it can be erosion, dysplasia, malignant uterine tumor, then the question of removing the diseased site is raised.

Once the tumor fragment has been removed, it must be sent to the laboratory to conduct a study without risking the life of the woman. The results of the study may give different answers, if cancer cells were found, then in accordance with the form of the oncological disease the patient is prescribed a certain course of treatment.

Also conization or surgery in the cervical region is required in the case of non-invasive cervical cancer, this is when the oncological tumor has not spread beyond the site. In this case, all the cells of the mucous membrane of the cervix are removed, this in turn ensures that the disease is completely removed from the body.

But conization for removal of the built-up edge can be contraindicated in cases when the patient has infectious diseases of the reproductive system such as chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and others. If any disease from this area is found, first of all it is necessary to completely cure it, as a rule, antibiotics are used for this purpose, and only then the conization of the cervix is ​​performed.

How conization of the cervix

is performed Depending on the complexity of the operation, on the size and location of the tumor, the operation can be performed in several ways. These methods are very well developed and are known, becauseAre used quite often, earlier such deletions were carried out with the help of a scalpel, but for today it is no longer relevant. First, there are new advanced methods of removal, and secondly, this method for the female body leaves a lot of consequences and often there are complications. To date, the most common method is radio wave conization, in this case the mucosa of the affected area is affected by high-frequency current. For this purpose, the special apparatus "Surgitron" was created and applied, which carries out precision operations in surgery. But even with such a modern technology, no consequences are inevitable, sometimes there may be uterine bleeding, as well as a complication in the form of an infection that joins the postoperative period. However, this is more often an exception to the rule, mainly with the radio wave effect on the cervix, the operation is as successful and without complications, and such diseases do not return afterwards.

It should be noted that in addition to radio wave surgery, there are other methods for coning the cervix of the uterus, but these are the latest developments, respectively, and they will cost more, in addition, they are not yet introduced everywhere. For example, one of such advanced methods for the removal of a cancerous tumor of the cervix is ​​laser conization. It can be used in three cases:

• if the tumor has spread further to the mucosa and passed to the vagina;
• in case the dysplasia has already captured a large fragment of the cervical mucosa;
• if dysplasia has already reached stage 2 and stage 3.

The procedure itself should be performed during the menstrual cycle, in its final stage, usually on the fifth day. The laser works with the mucous membrane more accurately and in a more gentle form, so bleeding after the procedure is not so abundant, respectively, because of the smaller lesion area, there are no strong pain effects. In general, laser conization allows you to make the procedure as accurate as possible, effective, but at the same time during the procedure and after it to provide the patient with as little pain as possible. It is also worth noting that, with the use of a laser, the risk of what postoperative infection may join is significantly reduced. The laser itself kills the most pathogenic bacteria.

After surgery, pain will be present anyway, there will be unpleasant sensations in the lower abdomen, as well as vaginal bleeding, but not very abundant. The final healing and disappearance of such postoperative consequences occurs in 20-25 days.

Regarding the postoperative period, it does not matter which of the methods used for conization of the cervix, the patient must comply with certain requirements or rules. Within a month, it is recommended to exclude all sexual intercourse, limit oneself in physical labor, you can not engage in even easy sports, especially lifting a heavy weight. Also, one should not take a very hot shower, exclude baths and saunas, categorically not apply tampons, all this can increase the bleeding of the uterus.

No matter how good or modern the method may be, the effects on the cervix are traced. Postoperative days will necessarily be felt pain in the lower abdomen, vaginal discharge will be brown, and an unpleasant odor may appear. After healing at the first menstruation, the cycle will increase for several days.

Observe your condition and bleeding profuse if, for two weeks or even later after conization, the discharge of blood continues, you should see a doctor. Symptoms can occur with loss of appetite, a slight increase in body temperature, sometimes apathy and weakness can be traced. It is worth noting that the full process of healing and restoring tissues is not so fast, tissues are regenerated within four months after the operation. Those. After this time it is necessary to come to the doctor's office, who will prescribe the passage of colposcopy. With the help of this special examination, the state of the organs of the reproductive system will be examined. Only after such an examination and its results can we talk about full recovery and healing, as well as about the positive results of the operation itself.

Possible consequences after conization of the cervix

As already mentioned, this procedure does not go without consequences for the body, the primary consequences are expressed immediately after the operation, in the form of drawing pains and bleeding, secondary may last for several weeks or even a month. It is also worth noting that even before the onset of menstruation in a few days may appear not strong discharge, in addition, there have been cases of the appearance of endometriosis. This disease is expressed by the fact that particles of the mucous membrane of the cervix can penetrate into a number of located reproductive organs and take root there.

Regardless of how successfully and effectively the procedure was performed, this does not give any guarantees that conception will occur without problems, as well as no further pregnancy is guaranteed, the purpose of the operation was in another - removal of the tumor.

The same goes for the radio wave procedure, it can impede further conception and full-blown birth, the fact is that after it appear on the cervix various seams and adhesions after the operation. In case these seams prevent pregnancy, they can be removed surgically, as well as the laser conization, it should be noted that after this there are no such formations and seams.

If the disease occurs again and the woman underwent several conization procedures, then the chance of a problematic pregnancy, early miscarriages or premature fetuses increases, in the extreme case, pregnancy in general becomes impossible. But it is noted that according to the results of conducted conizations, in most cases it is quite enough to perform one operation in order to get rid of the cervical tumor once and for all.