Can long-term gynecological inflammation lead to cancer?

In daily life, most women suffer from gynecological inflammation to a greater or lesser extent. However, some women have more serious gynecological inflammation, while some women have mild gynecological inflammation, which does not have a great impact on daily life. Gynecological inflammation is a disease that is prone to recurrence, and it has a great impact on daily life and physical health. In recent years, many gynecological inflammations have induced cancer, so women with gynecological inflammation are worried that long-term inflammation will cause them to develop cancer.

Can long-term gynecological inflammation lead to cancer?

Because there are many types of gynecological inflammation, whether it will eventually evolve into cancer depends on the type of gynecological inflammation. The probability of each type of gynecological inflammation eventually turning into cancer is actually different. For example, vaginal inflammation generally does not turn into cancer, but if cervicitis is left untreated for a long time, it will turn into severe cervical erosion, which may then lead to cancer, although this period may take up to ten years.

No matter what kind of gynecological inflammation it is, in order to prevent the possibility of cancer, it is necessary to actively treat it. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a routine check-up, determine the specific type of infection, and then use medication for treatment. It is best to cure it in one go.

What are the common symptoms of gynecological inflammation?

1. Vaginitis: The main symptoms are increased vaginal discharge and vulvar itching, or burning, pain, and pain during sexual intercourse. The discharge is typically thin, purulent, yellow-green, frothy, and has a foul odor. If combined with urinary tract infection, there may be frequent urination, painful urination, and sometimes hematuria.

2. Cervicitis: Some cases are asymptomatic, while those with symptoms have increased vaginal discharge, which is mucopurulent. The stimulation of vaginal discharge can cause itching and burning sensation in the vagina, and symptoms such as intermenstrual bleeding and bleeding after sexual intercourse may also occur. In addition, there are often lower urinary tract symptoms, such as urgency, frequency, and pain when urinating. Gynecological examination revealed cervical congestion, edema, and mucosal eversion, with purulent secretions flowing out of the cervical canal. The cervix was tender, brittle, and easily bleeding when touched.

3. Adnexitis: Adnexitis can be divided into acute and chronic. Acute adnexitis is accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain and fever; chronic adnexitis is accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain, increased leucorrhea, etc. Chronic adnexitis is one of the causes of female infertility.

Some gynecological inflammations may cause cancer, but not all gynecological inflammations can cause cancer. After suffering from gynecological inflammation, patients should strive for early treatment and cure the disease as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be too late if gynecological inflammation develops into cancer over time.