Treatment of Cervical Ectropion (cervical ectopia)

For the treatment of cervical ectopia, also called cervical erosion or cervical ectropion, it may be necessary to apply gynecological ointments, antiseptics based on hormones or products that help to heal the lesion as polycresulene, all this always under the guidance of the gynecologist.

Another option to treat this wound in the uterus is the cauterization of the uterine skin to remove the cells that are inflamed, which can be done with laser or with the use of chemical products, the ones responsible for removing the inflamed tissue, allowing the growth of new cells and the recovery of the skin.

These lesions are common among women, and are due to hormonal changes or infections, and can affect women of all ages. To find out more about the cause and symptoms of this disease, read: Cervical Ectopia.

Medications for cervical ectropion

The treatment for cervical ectopia must always be guided by a gynecologist and can be carried out with the application of gynecological ointments with antiseptic, hormonal properties, which help to regenerate the tissue favoring its healing, such as polycresulene, clostebol and neomycin. These ointments should be applied daily, especially during the night before going to bed.

Furthermore, in cases where the heridases were caused by infections in the uterus such as Chlamydia, Candidiasis, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea and Herpes, the use of antibiotics prescribed by the gynecologist is recommended, which can be taken in tablet form. ointments.

Cauterization to treat cervical ectopia

In some cases, the ointment is not enough for the wound to heal, and it is necessary to carry out a procedure called cauterization that can be effective to remove the inflamed tissue and allow the uterus to heal with a healthy skin. Find out more about cauterization.

Because of the type of injury and seriousness, the doctor may indicate:

• Cauterization through cryotherapy: that is a heavy burn with cold and chemicals, to remove the inflamed tissue.
• Electrocautery: It is a procedure in which cells are removed with an electrical current, through laser electricity.

These techniques are frequently used to treat more serious inflammations of the uterus such as cervicitis, cysts, lesions caused by the human papilloma virus or lesions that carry the risk of converting to uterine cancer.

In case the treatment does not sea, the herida in the uterus can increase, causing infertility, preventing embarassment or even causing cancer.

The healing of the herida takes 2 to 3 weeks, and during this time, to facilitate the recovery and in the case of complications such as infections, intimate contact must be avoided, in addition to being essential to maintain a daily intimate hygiene, using running water and soap. neutral, drying well in the region and using cotton underwear. See how to perform intimate hygiene.

To prevent the heridation in the uterus from getting worse, it is important that all women make an appointment with a gynecologist at least once a year or every 2 years, whenever any symptoms are present at the vaginal level, so that it is performed the gynecological examination and sean detected changes or the risk of alterations in the uterus.

Treatment for cervical ectropion in embarrassment

To treat cervical ectropion in embarrassment, there are the same procedures that in a woman who is not embarrassed and, in these cases, the treatment must be done as long as possible to prevent inflammation and infection from causing harm to the baby as a abortion, premature birth, delays in development and infections.

In addition, when it is necessary to use drugs or ointments, the gynecologist will choose those that cause less risk to the baby, preferring antiseptic and healing ointments, and using antibiotics and hormones only when necessary.

natural treatment

The home treatment for cervical erosion should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor, but rather as a complement to the treatment, being able in some cases to help to recover more quickly.

In this way, you can prepare and take a tea with the hojas de guayabo, as this plant has antibiotic and healing properties that help with uterine recovery. Another excellent alternative is el té de las hojas de llantén. Read more in: Home remedies for inflammation in the uterus.