What to do if your cervix is ​​atrophic

I believe that everyone is familiar with cervical atrophy. After the disease occurs, patients will only occasionally feel that their leucorrhea decreases and that sexual intercourse becomes less harmonious every time, but they cannot find the real cause. They can only go for corresponding examinations. When the disease develops to a stage, they will find abnormal menstruation reactions and the amount of menstruation will become less than before.

Due to the loss of hormonal support, the reproductive system of menopausal women undergoes atrophic changes, which are mainly manifested in: the vulva loses most of its collagen, fat and ability to retain water, the glands shrink and secretion decreases, the sebaceous glands also secrete less, and the skin becomes thinner, dry, and cracked. The vagina shortens and becomes narrower, with fewer wrinkles, thinner walls, less elasticity, and less secretion. In the early stage, it shows congestive changes, the wall is fragile and easily injured and bleeding, there are diffuse or scattered ecchymosis, and in the late stage, the color becomes pale and the number of adhesion bands increases. Due to vaginal atrophy, the angle between the urethra and the pubic symphysis changes from 90 degrees to 80 degrees.

The opening is close to the vaginal opening, and any vaginal manipulation or sexual activity may increase pressure on the urethra and cause urinary discomfort, frequent urination, and infection. The cervix shrinks and mucus secretion decreases. Uterine atrophy is mainly characterized by atrophy of the uterine body and thinning of the endometrium. The uterus continues to shrink slowly as menopause progresses. Some patients with endometriosis or fibroids may be able to avoid surgery due to glandular and myometrial atrophy. The fallopian tubes also atrophy. The supporting structure of the reproductive tract is weakened and the pelvic floor relaxes, making uterine prolapse, bladder prolapse or rectal prolapse more likely to occur.

Women's menstrual cycle is a normal physiological phenomenon caused by the regular periodic thickening, spiraling and shedding of the endometrium. However, it needs to rely on the coordination of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary and the cyclical response of the endometrium to sex hormones for support. Endometrial atrophy can be caused by many causes, including ovarian dysfunction, pituitary lesions, and endometrial cancer. The clinical manifestations of endometrial atrophy are severe lesions such as decreased menstrual volume and infertility. It is generally more common in women of childbearing age. In specific situations, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to find out the cause so as to provide symptomatic treatment.