Chronic endocervicitis is a constantly progressing disease, which is accompanied by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the uterine neck. If untreated, such a disease leads to hypertrophy of the channel cells, and in some cases, to the development of metaplasia.
Chronic endocervicitis: causes of the disease
Inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane begin when infection penetrates the female body. It can be streptococci, gonococci, staphylococci, Trichomonas. Less commonly, the causative agent is a viral infection or fungus.
The fact is that, under normal health conditions, a mucous plug is contained in the uterine neck cavity, which protects the body from the penetration of pathogens. Infection occurs if the integrity and functionality of this protective barrier is compromised for any reason. Most often this happens during gynecological manipulations, for example, the establishment of a spiral, abortion, trauma during childbirth, microscopic rupture of the cervix, etc. In some cases, chronic endocervicitis is the result of improper use of hormonal contraceptives, and also occurs in the presence of another chronic disease, for example, endometritis, erosion, colpitis.
Signs of Endocervicitis
It is worth noting that chronic endocervicitis refers to those diseases that very quickly change from an acute form to a chronic one. Symptoms are not too pronounced. Sick women complain of uncharacteristic vaginal discharge. Moreover, they can be plentiful or stand out in very small quantities. Such secretions differ in their consistency - they can be liquid, purulent or mucous.
Another sign of the disease is pain that occurs in the lower abdomen and varies in intensity. In most cases, they are dull and pulling - somewhat reminiscent of pain during menstruation.
During a gynecological examination, the doctor may notice that a reddish corolla has formed on the tissues of the uterine neck, which indicates the presence of inflammatory processes.
Chronic endocervicitis: methods of diagnosis and treatment
The presence of inflammation can be judged after a gynecological examination, as well as by the results of colposcopy. In addition, it is necessary not only to correctly diagnose, but also to identify the pathogen - this will make it possible to speed up the healing process. For this purpose, analyzes of vaginal smears are used, where pathogen cells can be detected, as well as bacteriological culture, which will determine the sensitivity of the infection to antibiotics.
Drugs for treatment are selected, depending on the nature of the pathogen. For example, antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial endocervicitis, while fungal infections are treated with antifungal agents. Drugs can be presented as tablets, as well as vaginal suppositories, ointments, etc.
Along with treatment, it is necessary to protect a woman from the development of vaginal dysbiosis, since antibiotics destroy not only pathogenic microbes, but also beneficial microflora. If necessary, the patient can be prescribed and taking vitamins to improve the body's immune defense.
Endocervicitis: treatment with folk remedies
Other healers also know other methods of treating chronic inflammation of the cervix. For example, sea buckthorn oil is considered a very effective remedy. Such a medicine should be used in the form of tampons. Treatment lasts no more than two weeks. Sea buckthorn oil is not toxic, but quickly heals affected areas of tissue. That is why it is often used along with conservative treatment. In addition, they can treat even pregnant women. But, in any case, you should not use this method yourself - it is better to consult a gynecologist first.