If it bleeds after cauterization of cervical erosion. Other unpleasant symptoms

Regardless of the method chosen, cauterization of the cervix is \u200b\u200ban injury. After treatment, a wound surface is formed that is open for infection. Tissue healing goes through certain stages, and discharge after cauterization of cervical erosion is inevitable. Their nature may be different: everything is determined the day after the procedure and the general condition of the woman. Perhaps the appearance of pathological discharge, which requires additional diagnosis and treatment.

How does normal healing work?

Any wound goes through several phases before a new epithelium forms in its place:

1. Proliferation;
2. Epithelization.

A feature of wound healing after cauterization of erosion is that it occurs under a scab. Quickly formed blood clots clog vessels, there is no bleeding. Clotted blood, lymph and tissue fluid form a crust on the surface of the wound, which protects against the penetration of microbes or repeated trauma.

The phase of inflammation is slightly expressed. Leukocytes and fibroblasts flock to the site of injury, which absorb damaged cells and substances formed during the decay. At the same time, collagen synthesis is stimulated.

In the proliferation phase, the granulation tissue under the scab gradually grows, small vessels grow into it. Toward the end of this stage, a young epithelium appears on the thin tissue formed by collagen, and the scab disappears. Normally, this occurs on days 8-20. Time depends on the size of the defect on the neck and the reactivity of the body itself.

The proliferative phase in the healing of cervical erosion consists in the growth of epithelial tissue and the replacement of the first tender collagen fibers with stronger ones. At this time, it is decided whether there will be a scar on the wound site after cauterization or a healthy epithelial tissue will form. If electrocoagulation was chosen as the treatment procedure, then the damage after it is deep. On the surface of the neck, the formation of collagen fibers, which form scar tissue, predominates. After removal of erosion by Surgitron, liquid nitrogen, and laser, the damage is superficial, so cells recover faster than connective tissue grows, and scars do not form.

The radio wave treatment method with the Surgitron apparatus allows avoiding scarring of the tissue, and the recovery period is most often not accompanied by the appearance of pain.

What discharge to expect after cauterization

Immediately after cauterization of erosion, severe bleeding is not observed: the scab reliably fixes blood vessels. In the first days, watery discharge may appear. They are transparent, of low intensity, blood can be streaked in them. Such discharge lasts up to 10 days. Gradually they change to pink mucous membranes that look more dense. The intensity of staining can be different: from pale pink to reddish.

In the next step, after cauterization of erosion, scanty brown secretions are determined. They are thick, smearing, lasting no longer than a week.

In some cases, the scab departs gradually, then throughout the time after cauterization, pieces of it appear in the form of dense blood clots. Sometimes bleeding intensifies on 8-20 days after cauterization.  This is an indicator of the complete discharge of the scab, but some vessels are damaged and bleeding begins. It should stop in a few hours.

If bleeding does not stop or suddenly intensifies, you need to urgently inform your doctor.

During cauterization, damage to the vessel that bleeds for a while after the procedure is possible. But in most cases, spotting is gradually replaced by pale pink and soon completely stops.

Pale pink discharge after cauterization of cervical erosion is observed within 10-14 days. After complete healing of the site of exposure, the discharge stops.

Normal discharge can be considered, which lasts up to 3 weeks, gradually change their color and density and have no unpleasant odor, are not accompanied by burning and itching. Then the usual leucorrhoea appears, after which the time for menstruation comes.

Possible complications after the procedure

The consequences of treating cervical erosion can be different. When using modern methods - radio wave and - they are minimal. Depending on the type of complication, the nature of the discharge may change:

• Damage to a large vessel - blood, bright scarlet;
• Accession of infection - color and smell change;
• Cervical endometriosis - unusual periods of bloody daub;
• Cysts - contact bleeding;
• Relapse of erosion - light or spotting.

Cauterization of a small defect is rarely accompanied by the development of complications. Large and neglected erosion, which require a more careful choice of treatment method, is often accompanied by unpleasant consequences.

What to consider unusual discharge

The change in the nature of the discharge must be observed. For convenience, it is necessary to use pads with a cellulose surface, and not a mesh, during this period. The use of tampons after cauterization of erosion is strictly prohibited. Pads with a smell are also better not to use: chemical flavors act as an additional irritating factor that can cause an inflammatory or allergic reaction or provoke a yeast infection.

After coagulation of cervical erosion, using tampons is strictly prohibited, since this can lead to injury to the vaginal mucosa, as well as negatively affect its microflora.

The help of a doctor is necessary if the discharge does not correspond to normal indicators.

You need to worry in such cases:

Bleeding

The appearance of red blood already a day after cauterization of erosion indicates the injury of a large vessel. It is impossible to stop such bleeding on your own, so you need to consult the doctor who performed the operation and ask to fix the defect. This can be done by coagulation - cauterization, or by ligation of the vessel. The choice of tactics depends on the location of the vessels and how strong the discharge is.

If the blood appeared after 8-20 days, but its discharge stopped after a few hours, then this bleeding is associated with the discharge of the scab. Continuous bleeding, fever - this is an occasion to seek emergency medical attention.

Blood excretion can begin after the healing of erosion and past menstruation. Sometimes after intercourse, a mild bloody daub is observed. Often it is the result of a developed complication - cervical cysts. They have no specific symptoms.

Complication can develop after cauterization of the neck with liquid nitrogen, cryodestruction, and other methods. At the same time, the scab clogs the glands and does not allow normal flow of their contents. Gradually, cystic expansion forms, which can burst during intercourse with the release of a small amount of blood.

Bloody daub, which occurs shortly before menstruation, speaks of endometriosis of the cervix. Its development provokes the early onset of menstruation, even before the time when the complete epithelization of the wound defect occurs. Endometrial cells are fixed and begin to grow independently. At a significant rate of their development, cysts filled with blood-brown contents may form on the neck.

Smearing spotting that appears before menstruation can talk about endometriosis of the cervix.

Change color of selections

Pink or brown colored selections can change it to another. If the discharge becomes yellow or greenish, more fluid in consistency, then this may be a sign of infection.

About what discharge is considered pathological and what their character can tell about, tells obstetrician-gynecologist Dmitry Lubnin in the following video:

The reason for the development of this complication may be insufficient sanitation of the vagina before cauterization. If a smear was found 3-4 degree of purity, then it is necessary to treat colpitis and cervicitis before the procedure. To do this, use vaginal suppositories, tablets and other local medicines, taking into account the identified flora.

Some diseases are manifested by the specific nature of the discharge. This is possible with sexually transmitted infections. For example, with the development of trichomaniasis, the secretions become liquid, with a greenish tint, foamy.

Sometimes there is the development of bacterial vaginosis. Then the discharge becomes white or grayish-white.

Rarely, after treatment of erosion, a fungus, candidiasis, may appear in the vagina. The reason for this is a decrease in local immunity, endocrine pathology or other chronic diseases. In this case, the discharge becomes curdled, white, itching and burning are worried.

Smell

While the treated erosion heals, the discharge is not accompanied by a pronounced smell. But sometimes its appearance indicates a violation of the normal restoration of the mucosa.

Propagation of opportunistic flora (gardnerella) leads to symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. This microorganism in the process of life emits volatile amines, which smell like rotten fish.

A dangerous sign is discharge with an unpleasant smell of decay. Such symptoms occur with the development of a purulent process in the uterus and appendages. This pathology requires emergency intervention. The combination of an unpleasant odor and a yellow purulent discharge from the genital tract is an indication for urgent medical attention.

Other unpleasant symptoms

Additionally, any of the listed signs of deviations may be accompanied by symptoms such as pain, fever.

After cauterizing erosion for some time, minor pain may be the norm. Strengthening the pain syndrome against the background of copious spotting requires medical attention.

Pain can be an indicator of developed inflammation. If the infection from the cervical canal penetrated higher, into the body of the uterus or appendages, or an exacerbation of the chronic process occurred, then the pain becomes dull, pulling, which can sometimes intensify. With the defeat of the appendages, the pain is localized on the side of the development of inflammation.

Sometimes, after cauterization of cervical erosion, a woman may experience serious discomfort in the lower abdomen. If the pain intensifies, this may be a sign of developing inflammation.

An unfavorable sign is an increase in body temperature. It always talks about an inflammatory reaction that needs to be treated with antibiotics.

The algorithm for detecting pathological discharge

In order not to miss, you must strictly follow the medical recommendations after cauterization of erosion. But if the nature of the discharge changes or they do not pass for a long time, you need to adhere to a different algorithm of actions:

1. Excessive bleeding in the first few days - emergency treatment for medical help;
2. After cauterization, the sucrose becomes unpleasant, does not become thick, but, on the contrary, remains liquid or foams - consult a woman’s doctor
3. The appearance of fever, pain in the pelvic area - you can independently take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug at a temperature above 38.5 degrees and go to an appointment with your doctor;
4. Contact bleeding during intercourse a month or more after cauterization of erosion - make an appointment with the obstetrician-gynecologist for an examination.

Self-treatment with the appearance of symptoms of complications after cauterization of erosion is unacceptable. Without a vaginal examination, some tests, smear and ultrasound, it is impossible to determine the exact cause of the pathological processes.

You can distinguish menstruation from bleeding after erosion by the start time and the nature of the discharge. The first menstruation in most women begins 3-4 weeks after cauterization. At this point, the discharge that was after erosion treatment ends. Menstruation itself is different in color from other secretions. Blood during menstruation is dark, sometimes there may be endometrial cords (clots) in it. The nature of the bleeding is different - on the first day it is small, on the second and third it is more plentiful, in the last 1-2 days it decreases to blood circulation.

Pathological discharge indicates the development of complications and require immediate medical attention.

How to minimize the risks of complications after cauterization of erosion

Proper preparation for the treatment of erosion and compliance with medical recommendations after cauterization will help to avoid unpleasant complications.

Before treatment, a woman must take a swab from the vagina. It shows one of four degrees of purity, where 1 is an absolutely healthy state, and 4 is a pronounced inflammation. If a woman shows a 3-4 degree of purity according to the results of a smear, then before cauterization, it is necessary to undergo treatment of vaginitis. For this, local preparations are used in the form of suppositories and vaginal tablets, for example, Ginezol, Terzhinan. With a slight presence of coccal flora, the doctor will propose to scan the vagina (for example, with Povidone-Iodine suppositories).

If pseudomycelia or candida spores are found in the smear, antifungal treatment is necessary. A gynecologist can prescribe Clotrimazole, Pimafucin suppositories or take Fluconazole once inside.

Gardnerella smears found in the smear indicate vaginal dysbiosis and possible bacterial vaginosis. In this case, the treatment is carried out, for example, with vaginal tablets of metronidazole.

If, according to the results of the tests, representatives of a sexually transmitted infection are found, then appropriate treatment is necessary. Chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, trichomonads, human papillomavirus are often combined with erosion of the cervix and support the inflammatory response to it.

To avoid complications after cauterization of cervical erosion, a thorough preliminary study of the vaginal flora is necessary to identify and identify bacteria.

After monitoring the treatment, you can proceed directly to cauterization. The rate of wound healing after cauterization depends on the method chosen. The most traumatic is electrocoagulation. Laser cauterization and are modern methods that damage the neck to a lesser extent and rarely lead to the development of complications. When choosing a treatment regimen, you can focus on reviews of other women, but be sure to listen to the opinion of your doctor.

After cauterization for several days, you need to observe the nature of the discharge. Directly during the healing period, you can not:

• To have sex;
• Take a hot bath, steam in the bath and sauna;
• Visit natural ponds, public pool;
• Sunbathe;
• Lift weights;
• Go in for sports or physically hard work;
• Use tampons.

To speed up regeneration, your doctor may prescribe special medications. This candles Betadin, Depantol, Genferon, suppositories with sea buckthorn oil. For those with erosion due to a viral infection, Kolpocide may be prescribed - these suppositories have antiviral activity. The antibacterial effect is exerted by levomecol ointment, vaginal tablets of Terzhinan.

The use of alternative methods of healing acceleration is possible only after consultation with your doctor.  Douching, laying tampons in this period is strictly contraindicated. In the first case, the normal microflora of the vagina will be washed out and there is a danger of ascending infection, as well as damage to the scab on the neck. With the introduction of tampons, it is also possible to damage the resulting crust, cause bleeding or cause infection.

Success in the treatment of any disease depends on the coordination of the actions of the doctor and patient. If a woman listens to the recommendations, correctly executes them, and the doctor takes into account the individual characteristics of the patient, then the result of therapy will be positive.

Useful video on the prevention of complications after cauterization of cervical erosion

The problem that bleeds after cauterizing erosion is a fairly common occurrence. It can bring not only discomfort, but also scare the patient. After cauterization of erosion bleeds, what is the reason? may occur immediately or after several days. In some women, they last from two to three weeks. There can be few reasons to cause such secretions. So, why is erosion bleeding after cauterization?

Patients have discharge of a different nature, which from the stage of wound healing. For example, for two to ten days, women can experience very specific discharge - a watery one. Later, the discharge acquires pink shades and can become much more abundant.

As already mentioned, the causes of spotting field of the cauterization procedure can be different. And if at first the discharge is insignificant, then after a while they can acquire a completely different character.

Among the main factors that provoke spotting are scab damage during the procedure, premature menstruation, as well as lysis.

If we take into account the last factor, then after passing the cauterization procedure, a certain film forms in the area. It protects the wound from the penetration of various infections and various injuries. Thanks to this film, the healing process is much faster. Gradually, small bloody clots appear, which soon begin to collapse. This explains the problem of spotting.

There is the most outdated method of erosion control - diathermocoagulation. It is the most painful way and consists in applying current to cauterization. Therefore, it is quite natural that it is after this procedure that erosion is bleeding. As a result of the burn, scars appear and after a few days, women experience bloody discharge. This method is in most cases used for giving birth to patients. The rehabilitation period takes up to ten to eleven weeks.

Fortunately, erosion can be cured in other ways. One of the more modern methods is the laser technique. The procedure is quite painless and is very successful, mainly due to its effectiveness. Spotting appears on the seventh to tenth day and is characterized by its moderation. After cauterization by laser therapy, it is recommended to refrain from sexual intercourse for fourteen or more days, and also not to abuse physical activity, reducing their intensity to zero for the duration of healing.

The cause of such discharge can also be sexual intercourse, during which the scab is damaged. After the cauterization procedure, doctors do not recommend bothering yourself with excessive physical exertion, which can also provoke discharge.

By the way, doctors strongly recommend that you refrain from intimacy for two months. If you do not follow these recommendations, erosion may form again. However, the treatment process will be significantly complicated, and recovery will require a longer time.

Norm and pathology

The nature of the discharge after the procedure largely depends on which method the operation was performed on. Transparent secretions are considered the norm; the release of small blood clots is quite acceptable. In addition, the discharge should not be too plentiful if the cauterization procedure went well and without disturbances.

It should be taken into account on which day of the menstrual cycle the procedure was prescribed. Often appearing blood clots may turn out to be the next menstrual period, so you should not be afraid of their profusion.

It is necessary to pay attention, if the laser technique was used for the procedure, then abundant discharge will be observed on the first day. In such cases, several painful sensations may appear.

If we are talking about a pathological condition, then any discharge that is not considered normal, has an unpleasant color and smell, can be considered a pathology. In case of anxiety and deviations, the patient should consult a doctor again. Such a condition should not go unnoticed.

There are situations in which patients have too much bleeding for several days. In such circumstances, you must consult a doctor who will conduct additional surgery.

The doctor will prescribe an additional course of treatment in the form of medications that can accelerate the healing process and improve both the physiological and psychological state of the patient.

What can not be done after cauterization

As mentioned earlier, after cauterization, experts recommend that you refrain from some activities. If you delve into the details, the list of these prohibitions will replenish with a few more points. So, for six weeks, doctors have forbidden the following.

1. Use tampons during menstruation. Women who are used to using these funds need to temporarily switch to pads.
2. Take a hot bath. For this period, you need to confine yourself to a shower. Water should not be too cold and not too hot.
3. Engage in vaginal sex.
4. Going in for sports and other physical activities.
5. The permissible weight that a woman can lift is two kilograms.
6. Visit swimming pools or other bodies of water,.

If you do not follow these simple rules, the healing process can take a long time, bleeding, painful sensations arise, and then you have to start all over again.

Modern treatments

Currently, laser therapy is considered one of the most modern methods. The main advantages of the technique: painlessness, effectiveness, lack of scars after the procedure.

Radio wave treatment. Under the influence of radio waves, the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe tissue is destroyed, and then evaporates. Today, this method is the safest and most gentle. In addition, the treatment is very fast. The intervention is minimal and does not cause discomfort. The best period for this procedure is the first phase of the menstrual cycle. In addition, the bloody layer is accompanied by minimal secretions.

After cauterization, doctors often prescribe candles or ointments, which contribute to a speedy recovery. They have a beneficial effect on the process of cell regeneration. Suppositories help improve metabolism in the female body. At the same time, there is no need to use candles or other medications on your own. They are prescribed exclusively by the attending physician. And the preparations may be different, depending on the method of cauterization of erosion and the consequences of the procedure.

So, if a vulnerable area is bleeding, one should not panic. However, if abnormal phenomena are observed that indicate a pathology, you must consult a doctor. He will examine and establish the true reason why the blood goes. Do not self-medicate, because, perhaps, you will need repeated surgical intervention.

Article outline

Every second woman is diagnosed with cervical erosion. After conducting the necessary studies, the gynecologist determines the method of treatment. The rehabilitation process depends on which method is chosen.

It is produced by electric current, liquid nitrogen and a surgeron (radio waves). After the damaged cells are destroyed, the healing process begins, often accompanied by secretions of various colors and character.

What discharge after cauterization of cervical erosion are, we will analyze below in the article.

Erosion and its treatment

The cervix is \u200b\u200bcovered with a layer of cells that function normally, provided there are no abnormalities or injuries. External or internal factors can provoke changes in cellular structures, which leads to erosion (), which requires timely treatment.

After the diagnosis is confirmed, the procedure for removing abnormal cells is performed - cauterization of erosion with liquid nitrogen, current or radio waves. As a result of this effect, the external pharynx of the neck begins to bleed, and the woman notices unusual discharge, which did not exist before.

Some of them are a normal healing process, but others may occur, symbolizing that pathological changes occur in a woman's body.

The duration and nature of the secretions released depends on the method of cauterization:

1. Radio waves - brown discharge may disturb the day.
2. Electric current is a traumatic method that provokes blood secretion, which lasts about 3 days.
3. Coagulation - most often does not cause any changes.
4. Laser - there is blood in the discharge for about two days.
5. Cryodestruction - a brown secretion of a smearing character appears.

Changes occur due to the involvement of blood vessels in the treatment of erosion.

Symptoms

Wound healing occurs within 1-2 weeks, in some cases a month may pass. To understand whether the wound is healing or not, you need to monitor the nature of the discharge, their color and smell.

Normal manifestations include such discharge:

• Browns - a dense, meager secretion that passes through 8-10 days;
• Transparent, white and watery - they appear weakly, sometimes they contain blood clots. Secretion worries in the first week, over time, the consistency becomes viscous, and the intensity increases;
• Red, bloody and pink in color - are allocated in the first 9-14 days, density and quantity gradually increase. After healing, secretion becomes normal.

The list shows the discharge of a normal nature, if the woman feels a sharp unpleasant odor, then the process goes wrong, most likely, the infected area was infected.

Healing may be accompanied by mild pain in the lower abdomen, which does not cause much discomfort. After the scab falls away, bloody secretion may occur. Usually after a couple of hours they disappear, if this did not happen, it is better to consult a gynecologist.

A dangerous signal is severe weakness, fever, intense bleeding, and dizziness.

Contraindications

After cauterization, the healing process cannot be disrupted. The scab is comparable to a surgical suture, which can be broken if the wrong actions are performed.

The first month a woman should exclude:

1. Vaginal sex.
2. Wearing sanitary tampons.
3. Heavy lifting (from 2 kg).
4. Independent douching.
5. Bath, too hot or cold shower.
6. Visits to saunas and pools.
7. Swimming in the sea, river, other bodies of water.
8. Being under the direct rays of the bright sun.
9. Insertion into the vagina of any instruments for medical manipulations.
10. Ultrasound using a sensor.
11. Taking medications containing acetylsalicylic acid.

Allocations are normal - what are they

What should be normal discharge - this question is asked by every woman after treatment of erosion. Standard secretion has a transparent color with or without small blood clots. If the procedure is carried out according to the rules, the secret allocated is not plentiful and does not smell. Discharges with an unpleasant odor indicate any violations, so you should contact the clinic.

Sometimes the liquid is red. This is the natural process of starting the menstrual cycle. The type and shade of secretion directly depends on which method of cauterization was chosen. With the first day you can observe heavy bleeding with an unpleasant odor.

The process is accompanied by slight discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen. If symptoms go away after 1-3 days, this is normal. Prolonged bleeding signals improper healing of the cervical mucosa. In this case, repeated surgical intervention and the use of special drugs are required. Why this happens, the reasons are different, perhaps healing is suspended due to the infection.

Blood discharge after coagulation by radio waves

If a little secret stands out, you should not worry. In cases where secretion with impurities of blood follows in large quantities, you need to see a gynecologist. Heavy bleeding indicates the development of a number of concomitant pathologies. usually does not cause serious problems than electric shocks.

Most often, blood appears due to a violation of the vessel. If the damage is minor, a small amount of fluid is released, in cases where a large vessel bleeds, the doctor should examine the patient and bandage it. In addition, bleeding opens due to improper detachment of the scab.

Bloody discharge after cauterization of erosion is a normal phenomenon, indicating that the healing process has begun. Cauterization by radio waves rarely causes adverse reactions. If a woman is bothered by abundant discharge with blood, which is accompanied by fever, weakness and dizziness, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Profuse black discharge

Secretion becomes black due to the presence of drops of blood in it. Usually, after cauterization, a brown-black secretion is released, indicating the onset of menstruation. Discharge can be strong or negligible. Abundant talk about any complications that are caused by improper cauterization techniques, non-compliance with the rules of rehabilitation or the attachment of infectious diseases.

In some situations, the secret turns black due to the presence of pieces of scab in it - this is a normal healing process. In most cases, the appearance of a black secret indicates the presence of gynecological diseases, especially if it occurs after sexual intercourse. Severe itching, burning, pain in the lower abdomen, fever, dryness in the vagina, the presence of a black secret that is not associated with the onset of menstruation are dangerous symptoms that occur against the background of serious intimate problems.

Yellow discharge after cauterization

Yellow discharge that appeared after cauterization of erosion indicates such violations:

• Inflammation of the ovaries, fallopian tubes or vagina - causes the appearance of a yellow-green secret, which has a thick texture and an unpleasant odor;
• Relapse - appears due to insufficient processing of the pathological site or injury during radio wave cauterization;
• Bacterial infection - infection could occur before and after the procedure. Foaming, yellowish discharge in large numbers indicates the presence of trichomoniasis or gonorrhea. Often the secret is colored greenish and has an unpleasant odor.

Allocations can turn yellow for many reasons. Usually they smell bad, and occur a few days after cauterization. An infectious or inflammatory process requires urgent diagnosis, so a visit to the doctor is mandatory.

Brown discharge

Brown secretion is the norm in cases when it disappears after 2-3 days and has a spreading character. Abundant discharge, accompanied by unpleasant symptoms, speak of violations (endometriosis is sometimes diagnosed). Pathology damages blood vessels, from which the secret acquires a brown color with a reddish or black tint.

Abundant, thick, dark brown discharge, having an unpleasant odor is the main symptom of the development of the inflammatory process due to infection. Pathology is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and poor health.

Pink tint

Pink discharge appears on the first day after some cauterization methods or as a result of neck conization. A bright pink color indicates the presence of a large amount of blood in secretion. A normal occurrence is considered if the secret is allocated for several hours and stops.

Over time, the color changes and becomes white, and the intensity increases. After this, the secretion acquires a brown tint. Soon, the discharge becomes thick and scarce. To better understand the process, consider the sequence of secretion allocation:

1. Watery and clear secret, sometimes bloody.
2. Intense pink.
3. Thick browns
4. Non-intense, white.

At all stages in the secretion, you can notice pieces of a scab. As soon as the crust disappears, a slight bleeding occurs, which lasts no more than two hours. A woman should remember that healing is accompanied by non-intense pain in the lower abdomen, which resembles menstrual. Severe pain and heavy bleeding is an occasion to contact a antenatal clinic.

Discharge after cauterization with liquid nitrogen

After cauterization of erosion by cold, abundant watery discharge with a specific smell can be observed, which soon pass. Sometimes secretion contains an admixture of blood. If bleeding occurs, you need to urgently see a specialist. Dangerous symptoms are weakness, fever, weakness, dizziness, severe pain in the lower abdomen.

How much is the discharge

After the erosion cauterization procedure is carried out, the patient begins to worry about the discharge of different intensity and nature. The norm is a transparent, liquid secretion without an unpleasant odor, which went almost immediately after cauterization. They can last 1-2 weeks, and in some cases last more than a month.

Depending on which treatment method you choose, the doctor will tell you in advance how much the discharge goes. The wounds heal the longest after cauterization by electric shock. The secret is observed for about a month or more, changing color, texture and smell.

Most quickly, the treated surface is tightened after cauterization by radio waves or a laser. Usually, the process lasts no more than 3 weeks, unless concomitant pathologies occur during infection. After a week, the amount of discharge decreases, and the consistency becomes more dense.

Recovery after cauterization of erosion

Recovery measures are aimed at eliminating bleeding. Healing usually lasts 1-2 months. During this period, a woman is observed by a gynecologist and follows some recommendations for recovery.

What can not be done:

1. Douch and inject tampons into the vagina.
2. Live sexually for about a month.
3. Lifting weights and playing sports.
4. Take a bath, hot or cold shower.
5. Take medications yourself, etc.

After the procedure, the doctor will definitely tell the woman about what you can’t do categorically and give recommendations for quick recovery.

No discharge

The wound healing process is accompanied by discharge of a different nature. Some women go to the doctor with this question - there is no discharge, is this normal or is there a violation?

There are cases when secretion is completely absent or is present in small quantities. There is nothing terrible in this, much worse when bleeding opens. If there is no pain and other unpleasant symptoms, recovery is most likely normal.

Trying to have time to do all the work, women sometimes forget that health is the main thing. When feelings of discomfort and copious discharge lead her to the office of a female doctor, the situation can be so deplorable that the treatment process drags on for months. Very often a diagnosis is made in the gynecologist’s office - cervical erosion. Confused patients fight in hysterics, and the doctor tries to calm them down. So what is erosion and how does this pathology appear?

Types of erosion

Cervical erosion is an inflammatory disease of the mucosa with the formation of defects on its surface. Erosion looks like a spot on the cervix. A doctor can recognize the disease when examining a patient on a gynecological chair.

• Ectopia, or congenital erosion (pseudo-erosion), is a process that is asymptomatic. Most often occurs in adolescents and young women. It is associated with the displacement of the cervical epithelium from the uterus into the vagina. Often, neglected pseudo-erosion with a large proliferation of epithelial cells leads to cancers.
• True erosion is an acute inflammatory process that has a short course (from a week to two), complicated by purulent or bloody discharge. It is associated with mechanical damage to the neck mucosa.

Causes of occurrence

Cervical erosion occurs most often due to many factors.

• Genetic predisposition;
• Frequent inflammatory processes associated with non-compliance with hygiene rules or hypothermia;
• Hormonal malfunctions - taking poorly selected contraceptives, a lack of female hormones;
• Mechanical damage;
• Early sexual life;
• Frequent change of partners;
• Unprotected contacts and infection with various sexually transmitted diseases;
• Reduced immunity;
• Untimely treatment of gynecological diseases.

When should I see a doctor?

According to regulatory documents, adult working people should undergo a medical examination once a year. This makes it possible not only to carry out disease prevention, but also additional confidence of employers in the professional suitability of employees by eliminating diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and various infections transmitted by airborne droplets and sexually transmitted infections.

Therefore, it is worth visiting a specialized doctor at least once a year, ideally twice. After all, without having pronounced symptoms, erosion can occur in a chronic form, contributing to the growth of tumors.

In addition, do not neglect the trip to the gynecologist if:

• there are suspicious discharge from the genital tract;
• if it bleeds and smears before menstruation and after its completion;
• if there is bloody (red, brown) discharge in the middle of the cycle;
• if there are irregularities in the menstrual cycle, delayed menstruation;
• if there is pain during intercourse or throughout the day.

The gynecologist will conduct an examination and will be able to give a referral for tests to make the correct diagnosis.

Why is diagnosis necessary?

To prescribe a treatment, a gynecologist needs several types of tests. All of them play an important role in prescribing appropriate procedures and drugs.

• A smear on the flora;
• Baksev;
• Colposcopy;
• Smear for cytology;
• A blood test for STIs, syphilis, HIV, etc.

Treatment methods

Having received all the diagnostic results, the specialist can accurately prescribe the correct treatment. For each case, the methods may be different. The doctor takes into account the size of erosion, concomitant infections that complicate this process, the hormonal background and the patient's status: gave birth or not.

Two types of treatment are possible:

• Conservative  when drugs are used that affect the mucous membrane of the neck locally (suppositories, lotions, tampons, baths with drugs) to reduce the inflammatory process and antimicrobial agents inside. Effective against true erosion.
• Surgical:cervical cauterization is used in various ways. It is indicated for ectopia and other processes on the cervix.

Treatment method	What is it?	Implications / Features	Recovery time
Electrocoagulation (diathermocoagulation, DES)	Exposure to affected areas by electric shock to remove overgrown tissues.	The cervix loses elasticity, acquires scars, which can adversely affect subsequent pregnancies. It is carried out only in women giving birth to treat benign changes in the cervix.	1-3 months later
Cryodestruction (cryocoagulation)	Cauterization with liquid nitrogen and cold. Tissues are frozen under the influence of low temperatures, cell destruction occurs.	Poor tissue freezing is possible, not all cells will be removed. Can do nulliparous women, but undesirable.	After 8-10 weeks
Laser coagulation	The procedure is carried out by a laser, is the most effective method. Laser vaporization allows you to remove all affected tissue without affecting healthy areas.	A painless, non-scarring method.   No relapse.	In 1-2 months
Radio wave destruction (RVX)	Cauterization using special frequency radio waves that destroy pathogenic cells.	The structure of the uterine muscles after the procedure is preserved, the scar is not formed.   Available for nulliparous women.	after 30 days
Electroconization and excision	Surgical method, a segment of the cervix is \u200b\u200bremoved.	The operation is performed under local anesthesia. In pregnancy, after this procedure, stitches are placed on the cervix (suturing) to prevent premature birth. Used for CIN and other severe lesions of the cervix.
Chemical coagulation	It is carried out using a special solution that cauterizes the cells.	The most affordable method, spares the mucous membrane of the neck. Requires repeated use. It may be one of the stages of complex treatment.

Recently, argon plasma coagulation has been very popular. The technique is used for superficial lesions of the cervix. Appointed to nulliparous women. There is no scar left after the procedure.

The consequences of surgery

Before the procedure, the gynecologist is obliged to warn the patient about the possible consequences:

• A feeling of pulling pain in the lower abdomen for three days after coagulation;
• The possibility of scarring on the neck mucosa;
• Narrowing of the cervical canal, which can cause infertility or miscarriage;
• Abundant clear mucous or bloody-mucous, watery discharge.

What discharge is considered normal after cauterization?

The appearance of mucous or bloody-mucous secretions after coagulation indicates the beginning of regeneration. Dill pink discharge lasts for two or three weeks. During this period, a gradual restoration of the mucous membrane of the organ occurs. The appearance of an unpleasant odor, possibly after electrocoagulation - this indicates the purification of the mucosa.

The pathology is the occurrence of such symptoms:

• watery discharge of yellow or green color with a sharp unpleasant odor;
• itching and burning;
• an abundance of blood or blood clots that does not stop after two weeks.

Yellow and green discharge after cauterization of erosion is a signal of the development of an infection that requires observation by a gynecologist.

After cauterization, you can not take hot baths, only a shower. Sexual relationships are also prohibited for a month. Complete healing of the mucosa occurs after two to three months. How long the cervix will heal and how long the rehabilitation will last depends on the amount of intervention.

The most gentle is cauterization made with the help of Surgitron or Fotek. These are devices that transmit high-frequency radio waves, which contribute to the evaporation of the liquid that is part of the cells. Scarring is minimal, only the epithelium affected by the radio wave is affected. Thus, the use of Surgitron and Fotek is excellent for nulliparous patients.

What determines the appearance of copious spotting?

After coagulation, a thin film remains on the surface, and the scab is lysed. This film protects the cauterization site from exposure to infections and injuries. But there is a likelihood of damage to it during severe physical exertion, sexual intercourse. Therefore, doctors warn about a decrease in activity in the period up to one month. During this period, the film leaves, the mucous membrane is restored, and a woman can return to her usual life.

If the scab is damaged, then the bloody clots forming it will come out with the discharge. When the loads are very large, severe bleeding is possible. To stop it, it is better to consult a specialist. He will prescribe hemostatic drugs. If you feel unwell, an increase in pain, or the appearance of any discomfort in the lower abdomen, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Possible complications after erosion treatment:

• bleeding;
• infection
• relapse of the disease.

For the prevention of such complications, drugs are prescribed that restore the mucous membrane of the cervix and enhance tissue regeneration (Colpocide and others). Treatment of the cervix is \u200b\u200bcarried out according to the instructions for the drug.

The relationship with bleeding depends on the period of the female cycle for which cauterization is prescribed. To exclude copious discharge, doctors coagulate five days after menstruation. The first menstruation after treatment of erosion should come in due time. If menstruation does not occur, consult a doctor.

Cervical erosion is not such a terrible disease, as most women think of it. If he was diagnosed, do not panic. In order for the treatment to be effective and correct, listen to the opinion of the attending physician, follow his recommendations.

Hand over all the required tests, decide on the type of treatment (conservative or surgical). If your doctor offers moxibustion, make sure that the look you choose is right for you. It depends on whether the woman gave birth or not. Adhere to the restrictions that the gynecologist warned about. Observe good hygiene practices. Then the probability of visiting a female doctor again with the same problem will be zero.

The features of the discharge that follow after the treatment procedure of erosion, covering parts of the cervix, are individual and depend on the treatment method. Minor bleeding after cauterization of cervical erosion indicates a healing process in the area of \u200b\u200baltered cells. Erosion refers to the so-called background pathologies of the cervix. Pathological diseases of this kind do not lead to the development of cervical cancer, but violations of the epithelium, the surface of the mucous membrane lead to inflammation, favor the penetration of infection. Sexual infections (papillomaviruses, genital herpes, and others) can also have a negative effect.

Long-term erosion can cause serious complications - a change in the structure of cells, the appearance of atypical cells, a precancerous condition and directly to neck cancer. A woman needs to undergo timely treatment in order to avoid the far-harmless consequences of erosion.

The choice of treatment for the area of \u200b\u200bthe neck affected by erosion (chemical coagulation, laser coagulation, diathermocoagulation, cryodestruction, diathermoconization) is established based on the results of the analysis and depends on the structure of the lesion. After removal of the affected tissue, a drug treatment is carried out aimed at restoring the mucous membrane, for which ointments, suppositories, aerosols, vaginal creams are used.

Discharges with an admixture of blood after the treatment procedure are normal and indicate the process of tissue regeneration. Allocations should alert if they are rather painful and plentiful, with. To reduce the amount of spotting, they sometimes resort to re-cauterization, vascular coagulation, and prescribe the necessary medications, which helps to gradually reduce watery-spotting, lasting up to 3 weeks.

Excessive discharge in some cases may be due to diseases of the blood vessels, impaired blood coagulation. When carrying out the procedure before the onset of menstruation (up to 2 weeks) using the Surgitron, discharge containing blood is possible. This is considered normal, but if such secretions coincide with the menstrual cycle, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

Excessive and painful discharge, bleeding after cauterization of cervical erosion, often go away in combination with pulling pains in the ovary and other symptoms that clearly indicate complications. Most often, after an additional examination, colpitis is diagnosed. In this case, a comprehensive treatment course of erosion is prescribed.

Sometimes, with erosion, conization (removal of a fragment) of the cervix is \u200b\u200bprescribed, if atypical cells are detected by biopsy. There are cases when, after a difficult birth, surgical intervention for cervical plastic surgery is necessary.