Hyperkeratosis of the cervix

Cervical hyperkeratosis is a disease in which the mucous membrane of the cervix thickens and becomes covered with white spots. Depending on the appearance of these changes, hyperkeratosis is divided into several stages.:

• the initial stage (when the white spots do not differ in relief from the normal epithelium);
• the second stage (the altered area of the tissue becomes bumpy);
• the erosive stage (cracks appear on the white mounds).

This disease is considered a precancerous condition and can develop as a result of various gynecological pathologies, hormonal failure or unsuccessful surgery.

Cervical hyperkeratosis develops without noticeable symptoms. In some cases, a woman may experience discomfort during sexual intercourse due to inflammation due to a concomitant illness.

Diagnosis of cervical hyperkeratosis

First, the patient undergoes a physical examination, during which the gynecologist can detect characteristic changes. Additional tests are prescribed to confirm the diagnosis.:

• smear examination for the presence of infections and the composition of microflora;
• cytological analysis;
• colposcopy;
• cervical biopsy;
• checking the functionality of the ovaries.

Treatment of cervical hyperkeratosis

Modern treatment of cervical hyperkeratosis includes several methods. First, the patient is prescribed therapy to eliminate the cause of the disease (infection or hormonal disorder). After medical treatment, the following approaches are used to remove abnormal tissue.

Diathermocoagulation. In this procedure, hyperkeratosis is removed using a high-energy electric current that burns out the abnormal tissue. Moxibustion is one of the most accessible methods, but it is also the most painful and entails prolonged recovery (about 60 days). According to reviews, hyperkeratosis of the cervix is safer to remove using cryosurgery or a laser.

Cryosurgery. Treatment of cervical hyperkeratosis with extreme cold using liquid nitrogen is one of the most effective and painless methods. During the cooling of the problem area, the liquid in the cells crystallizes, thereby destroying the membrane. At the same time, there is no risk of bleeding and scarring.

Laser therapy. The treatment of abnormal cervical tissue with a CO2 laser does not require anesthesia and is performed on an outpatient basis. The laser evaporates the moisture from the cells, and they die. After such treatment, a thin film forms on the surface of the target area, which prevents infectious bacteria from entering the wound. This procedure also eliminates the opening of bleeding and scarring, and also involves rapid recovery (16-30 days). You can see the process of laser therapy of cervical hyperkeratosis in a photo on the Internet.

Radio wave treatment. This is the most modern approach, in which a current-conducting instrument is directed to the painful area of the cervix. An electrode is installed at the end of the instrument, which converts electricity into radio waves. Under the influence of radio waves, cells heat up to such an extent that the liquid in them begins to evaporate. This allows you to remove the problem tissue as safely and painlessly as possible.