Does ectropion need colposcopy?

Treating cervical ectropion. If you choose to have treatment, it will usually be in a hospital department called colposcopy. Sometimes treatment may be offered in your GP surgery. A doctor or nurse will take a closer look at your cervix and the cervical ectropion.

Can cervical erosion prevent pregnancy?

You can rest assured that your cervix isn’t really eroding. Cervical ectropion is fairly common among women of childbearing age. It’s not cancerous and doesn’t affect fertility. In fact, it’s not a disease.

What happens after silver nitrate on cervix?

Silver nitrate. After any of these treatments, you may feel some mild pain like period cramps and have some light bleeding or discharge. If the pain becomes severe or the bleeding heavy, call your doctor. Don’t use tampons or have sex for about 4 weeks, until your cervix has healed.

Does mini pill cause cervical erosion?

Taking the contraceptive pill: Taking birth control pills affects hormone levels and may cause cervical ectropion. Pregnancy: Being pregnant may also cause cervical ectropion due to the changes in hormone levels. Age: Younger people who are going through puberty have a higher risk of cervical ectropion.

How long does cervical ectropion last without treatment?

Treatment is not usually necessary and symptoms will resolve by themselves. If you are pregnant, the ectopy will usually disappear by itself within 3-6 months following the birth of your baby.

Is Dyskaryosis an STD?

Dyskaryosis can be caused through infection with human papilloma virus (HPV), which exists in a number of different strains; type 16 and type 18 cause dyskaryosis more frequently and readily than do other types. These viruses are nearly always sexually transmitted.

Does cervical ectropion cause discharge?

It is the most common symptom to manifest. The vaginal discharge is non-purulent and maybe white or yellow. The surface area of the mucus-secreting columnar cells is increased; therefore, women with cervical ectropion experience excessive vaginal discharge.

How long does cervical cautery take to heal?

You will have a raw area on your cervix. This may take up to 4 weeks to heal. You should not have sexual intercourse or use tampons for the next 4 weeks to give your cervix time to heal. You should also avoid swimming for at least 2 weeks until the discharge or bleeding has stopped.

Why does cervical erosion happen?

Cervical ectropion is a benign gynecological condition and is regarded as a normal variant that frequently occurs in women of the reproductive age group. It occurs due to increased exposure of the cervical epithelium to estrogen. It is diagnosed on routine pelvic examination or pap screening.

Is cervical ectropion normal?

Should I worry about severe dyskaryosis?

A smear test or cervical screening test is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb). Regular screening monitors changes in the cells. About 1 out of 20 tests show mild changes called dyskaryosis*. Don’t worry – abnormal results rarely mean cancer has developed.