Among gynecological diseases , cervical erosion is the most common pathology. Millions of women around the world are diagnosed every year. There may be several triggers in the development of erosion, primarily sexual infections and inflammatory processes, as well as the early onset of sexual activity, hormonal disorders, cervical injuries, abortions and childbirth.
What is the danger of erosion?
Erosion is dangerous because it is asymptomatic for a long time. Only in the later stages can a woman feel discomfort in the lower abdomen and spotting. Cervical erosion is a benign disease, but with the wrong, delayed treatment and the presence of certain conditions (mechanical damage, infection or trauma), a malignant pathology can form. Therefore, it is important to start treatment in a timely manner.
There are a lot of methods for treating cervical erosion today, each of them has limitations and advantages. Before the choice of the treatment method, the patient undergoes a complete examination to exclude or confirm the presence of malignant tumors. The most accurate such diagnosis today is a biopsy.
Symptoms of uterine erosion:
- vaginal discharge;
- lumbar pain
- discomfort during and after coition;
- the presence of genital warts on the external genitalia.
Radio wave treatment
Cauterization of radio wave erosion as a therapy has appeared recently, it consists in the processing of damaged tissues by radio waves. The most common radio wave apparatus in use today is Surgiton. The doctor sends a beam of radio wave rays to the damaged tissue along a strictly defined border of the healthy area and the lesion. In the area of influence, the temperature is very high, at first the thinnest layer of cells is very hot, then they evaporate from the erosion surface.
Using this machine allows you to provide not only high quality cauterization, but good anesthesia and rapid subsequent healing. Such therapy provides the most prompt and high-quality disposal of ectopia (erosion).
The essence of the method
Cauterization of radio wave erosion consists in exposure to high temperature, which causes all bleeding capillaries to “close”. Due to this, after therapy, women are not bothered by spotting, the wound heals very quickly and there are no scars left.
Cauterization of uterine erosion by radio waves is carried out using a radio wave knife, due to which internal cellular energy is stimulated and pathological cells evaporate, that is, treat damaged tissue in a non-contact way.
The whole procedure takes place under sterile conditions using:
- disposable wipes;
- diapers;
- tools;
- gloves.
The doctor is wearing a hat and a bathrobe.
After the procedure, women are invited to lie down for a while, immediately they may feel dizzy.
Radio waves also produce coagulation of tissues. It was this method that determined the emergence of a new term in gynecology - “radio knife”. The main feature of this method is the control of the depth of cut.
Cauterization of radio wave erosion is prescribed in the first phase of the menstrual cycle. It is completely safe and painless, however, the sensations depend on the pain threshold of the patient, someone may feel discomfort, someone does not hurt at all.
The benefits of radio wave surgery
The main feature of this method is the rapid rehabilitation of damaged uterine tissue. Today, this procedure is extremely popular in gynecology.
Main advantages:
- speed of operation (5-10 minutes);
- lack of bleeding and pain;
- lack of injuries, scars and burns;
- reduced risk of re-erosion;
- absolute control of the depth of exposure to waves;
- excluded trauma to nearby tissues;
- the method is suitable for all women, including nulliparous;
- no adverse reactions.
The absence of injury after surgery promotes rapid healing, and a minimal incision will not lead to the formation of surgical scars. No stitching required.
Cons of the radio wave operation
The main disadvantages of this procedure include the high cost, which, depending on the clinic in which the treatment will take place, can vary. The minimum threshold is 5,000 rubles, the maximum is 10,000 rubles. Also, some patients attribute the inconvenience to discharge within a few weeks.
It is worth saying here that in the absence of concomitant diseases there should not be any discharge. On the other hand, with any surgical intervention, even radio wave, small discharge is a normal consequence.
Rehabilitation period
Immediately after the procedure itself, a woman may feel a little discomfort. Discharges may occur, often transparent, but sometimes there are bloody ones. It is necessary to follow the recommendations of doctors:
- Within 1 month it is forbidden to have sexual intercourse.
- From water procedures, it is allowed to take a shower for a short time, that is, visits to baths, saunas, pools are prohibited. From trips to the sea during the rehabilitation period is also worth giving up.
- Do not lift weights.
The doctor in each case determines which recommendations to write out and for which specific period. After a month, a woman needs to visit a gynecologist.
Possible consequences
If pain occurs after cauterization of cervical erosion by radio waves, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen can be used as painkillers. If the temperature rises or the bleeding does not stop, it is urgent to consult a doctor.
Often, women are worried about the consequences after the procedure, regarding the discharge that may appear at the site of the cauterization. They can be transparent or bloody in color. To minimize the consequences, the doctor recommends how a woman should behave after surgery.
Among such recommendations, it is worth paying considerable attention to observing hygiene rules, avoiding hypothermia, and not using very hot water for hygiene procedures. As a rule, if cauterization of erosion by radio waves is started in a timely manner and the procedure was carried out efficiently by a qualified specialist, the patients are completely cured. In another case, increased erosion in size can lead not only to heavy bleeding, but also to infertility and tissue malignancy. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly comply with all the recommendations of the doctor.
Contraindications
Cauterization of radio wave erosion is a non-drug method and the most sparing option to resolve the problem. There are contraindications to every medical therapy. After all, the body can respond differently to surgery. The main contraindications for this technique include:
- inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs;
- the presence of a pacemaker;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- malignant tumors;
- pregnancy;
- infectious processes.
Each method of cauterizing erosion has its own characteristics, advantages and contraindications, however, if after the examination the doctor prescribes radio wave therapy, you should definitely agree on it, because today it is the best of all possible treatment options. It is important not to try to self-medicate with the use of folk remedies, so as not to aggravate the situation.
Reviews
Recommendations of doctors, timely examination - this, of course, is very important and necessary, but any woman, before going to the gynecologist with some problems, first of all “asks” the Internet for advice. Of course, in this matter it is important to have at least some practical idea of the treatment, which can be compiled by the numerous opinions of those who made cauterization of erosion by radio waves. Reviews are recommended to be studied before the procedure.
Especially in order not to have to look for different opinions on the Internet, we, having studied all of them, made certain conclusions. Basically, patients note after the cauterization of erosion by radio waves as a positive point the speed of the procedure. Even if there is pain, they will pass quickly.
There are also women who are afraid that they will not be able to have children after this operation. We cannot refute or confirm this information, such questions are clarified by doctors. However, there is no evidence that it was radio wave surgery that affected infertility.
As for the cost, most patients note that it is not a pity to give money for such a procedure, and with all analyzes it costs an average of 6000-7000 rubles. Nulliparous women who made cauterization of cervical erosion by radio waves leave good reviews, they were satisfied with the result, some of them who gave birth after that do not feel any special changes, including re-formation of erosion.
There are pulling pains in the lower abdomen and long-term discharge is observed in many women.
Conclusions about the procedure of radio wave therapy
Cauterization of cervical erosion by radio waves is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. This method is also unique in that it allows the treatment of nulliparous women.
According to the research and claims of practicing doctors, no one and nothing can guarantee absolute cure. However, according to statistics, 90% of women who decide to burn erosion in any way achieve the desired result. Some modern methods guarantee a favorable outcome in 98% of cases.