What is the cause?

The uterus is a very important reproductive organ in women's lives. We all know that many little lives in life are conceived slowly in the uterus, so we can see the importance of the uterus. At the same time, the uterus is also a high-incidence area for common gynecological diseases in women. Many gynecological diseases such as cervical cysts and cervical cancer have brought pain to many women in life. But, what is the cause of cervical cysts?

Cervical cyst is a type of chronic cervicitis and a common gynecological disease. Cervical cyst is also called Nathian gland cyst. It is 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 cyst is 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. Women with cervical cysts will mainly experience increased vaginal discharge, which is mucopurulent. The irritation of vaginal discharge can cause vulvar itching and burning sensation, and may also experience symptoms such as intermenstrual bleeding and bleeding after sexual intercourse.

Cervical cyst is a pathological manifestation of chronic cervicitis. The reason for its formation is similar to that of "acne" on the face. During the healing process of cervical erosion, the newly formed squamous epithelium covers the opening of the cervical gland duct or extends into the gland duct, blocking the opening of the gland duct. The hyperplasia of connective tissue or scar formation around the glandular duct compresses the glandular duct, causing it to narrow or even block it. The drainage of glandular secretions is obstructed and retained, forming a cyst called a cervical nabothian cyst. The cysts vary in size, but are generally small and scattered. It can appear alone or in multiples. 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. The small ones are only the size of millet grains, and the large ones can be as big as corn kernels. They are bluish white in color and may be accompanied by erosion, but they are also common in cervix with smooth surface. Due to the long-term stimulation of chronic inflammation, the cervical tissue repeatedly becomes congested and edematous, inflammatory cells infiltrate and connective tissue proliferates, causing cervical hypertrophy. In severe cases, the cervix can increase by more than 1 times compared to a normal cervix. Severe inflammation can lead to menstrual abnormalities or even infertility.

Therefore, the occurrence of cervical cysts should not be easily ignored. Every woman hopes to be the greatest and most selfless mother in the world. If this dream is shattered, I think it will be a very devastating thing. Therefore, as a woman, you must protect your body, especially your reproductive organs. It is important to do some necessary gynecological examinations regularly.