Can uterine cysts become cancerous?

Uterine cyst is also called cervical cyst. Generally, this disease has no obvious symptoms, mainly increased vaginal discharge or changes in the amount of vaginal discharge. Uterine cyst is a benign lesion, so the chance of cancer is not high. It can be cured as long as it is treated properly and you pay attention to your hygiene to avoid infection of the affected area.

Symptoms of cervical cysts

Generally there are no obvious symptoms, but the main symptom of chronic cervicitis is increased vaginal discharge. Due to different pathogens, the color and amount of vaginal discharge are also different. Leucorrhea may be sticky or purulent, sometimes with streaks of blood or a small amount of blood, and may also have contact bleeding. Pain often occurs in the lower abdomen or lumbosacral area, and pelvic pain or dysmenorrhea may occur, which is often aggravated during menstruation, bowel movements or sexual intercourse. In addition, irregular menstruation and infertility may occur.

During the examination, you can see multiple bluish-white vesicles of varying sizes (not purple) protruding from the surface of the cervix. They contain mucus. The small ones are as big as rice grains, and the large ones are as big as corn kernels. Some can grow very large, protruding from the surface of the cervix and even reaching the vaginal opening. The roots are connected to the cervix by a pedicle, and are often accompanied by cervical hypertrophy. Cervical cyst is a manifestation of chronic cervicitis. Cervical gland cyst, also known as Nathian gland cyst, is a cyst caused by cervical erosion in the healing process, which prevents the secretions in the gland from flowing out. The excessive proliferation of new squamous epithelium blocks the cervical gland duct. Cervical cysts are generally small and scattered, protruding on the surface of the cervix, bluish-white in color, and retained in the gland to form cysts of varying sizes.

If secondary infection occurs, small yellow cysts may appear, which are not tumors. Cervical glandular cysts appear as multiple bluish-white vesicles that protrude from the surface of the cervix and contain colorless jelly-like substances. If infected, the vesicles are mostly white or light yellow in appearance. In chronic cervicitis, the cervical glands and surrounding tissues proliferate. When the gland duct is squeezed by the surrounding tissue and the gland opening is blocked, the secretions in the gland cannot flow out and are retained inside, causing the gland cavity to expand and form cystic tumors of varying sizes, called cervical gland retention cysts, also known as Nabot cysts. The mucus it contains is often clear but may be turbid and purulent due to concurrent infection. The cysts are usually small and scattered and may protrude from the surface of the cervix.

Can cervical cysts become cancerous?

Cervical cyst is a benign lesion. The chance of cancer is low, so don't worry.

Cervical Cyst Treatment

The treatment of cervical cysts should choose different treatment methods according to the degree of dispersion of the cysts. If the ovarian cysts are relatively dispersed, no treatment is required. If they are relatively dense, phototherapy, microwave, laser and other treatment methods should be used.

1. The cysts are small and scattered: If the cervical cysts are small and scattered, this type of cervical cyst generally does not require treatment. Just go to the hospital for annual check-ups, do cervical smears, and observe the degree of dispersion and changes in the cysts to prevent the occurrence of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions.

2. The cysts are small and dense or large and dense: The treatments for this type of cervical cysts include general treatment, surgical treatment, physical therapy, etc.

(1) General treatment:

The general treatment is mainly to use feminine care liquid to clean the vulva for minor infections, so as to prevent harmful bacteria from invading the vagina and inducing inflammation. Because harmful bacteria will first enter the female vaginal vault and cervix from the mucosa and wrinkles of the side walls of the vagina, thereby inducing vaginitis and causing inflammation.

(2) Surgical treatment:

Surgical treatment is used to treat cervical cysts larger than 3 centimeters. If medication cannot control the condition, in order to prevent the cyst from continuing to grow, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible to control the growth of the cyst in time. Commonly used surgical methods for cervical cysts include LEEP knife (Lip knife or ultra-high frequency radiofrequency knife), BBT self-coagulation knife (radio frequency minimally invasive self-coagulation knife), hysteroscopy and other minimally invasive surgeries. Surgical resection treatment is followed by auxiliary drug treatment to accelerate the repair of the cervix.

(3) Physical therapy:

Physical therapy methods include phototherapy, laser, microwave, cryotherapy, STG high-frequency radio wave technology, ultrasound, etc.

① Traditional physical therapy methods: Traditional physical therapy for cervical cysts mainly uses laser, freezing, microwave and other methods.

②STG high-frequency radio wave technology: STG high-frequency radio wave technology is currently the best physical therapy for treating cervical cysts. Compared with the LEEP knife used initially, STG high-frequency radio wave technology can locate more accurately and only remove the lesion tissue without damaging the normal cervix. STG high-frequency radio wave technology has the characteristics of one-time cure, less trauma, less pain, short treatment course, and complete tissue specimens. After treatment with STG high-frequency radio wave technology, women's reproductive function can be preserved. The cervix can recover two months after treatment, and pregnancy and childbirth can be achieved after three months.

③Ultrasound: It is an ultrasonic focused knife, and its energy source is ultrasound. The focused ultrasound knife commonly used in cancer treatment can also be used to treat cervical cysts. The treatment of cervical cysts utilizes the good penetrability of ultrasound. When ultrasound passes through the surface of tissue, it will not damage the integrity of the tissue, thereby achieving non-invasive treatment directly to the lesion site and achieving all-round treatment from the inside out without damaging normal tissue. Ideal therapeutic effect.