What is cervical cyst?

As you know, the cervix is ​​an organ that every woman has, and it is a very important organ. If we do not pay attention to the protection of the cervix, many problems and troubles will arise. This is a place that secretes a lot of bacteria. So what should we do when cervical cysts appear? Are cervical cysts serious? Is there any way to treat it? Many women are troubled by this problem. And the disease sounds scary. Let’s go and learn more about this issue!

Overview of cervical cysts: Causes: During the healing process of cervical erosion, the newly formed squamous epithelium covers the openings of the cervical glandular ducts or extends into the glandular ducts, blocking the openings of the glandular ducts; the connective tissue around the glandular ducts proliferates or scars form, compressing the glandular ducts, causing the glandular ducts to narrow or even block, and the drainage of glandular secretions is obstructed. The cyst formed by retention is called "cervical nabothian cyst".

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, which are called "cervical gland retention cysts" or "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.

Examination and diagnosis of cervical cysts mainly include cervical smear examination, colposcopy, B-ultrasound examination, TCT examination, HPV-DNA testing and other methods.

1. Cervical smear examination: Under long-term inflammation stimulation, a small number of patients with chronic cervicitis have a tendency to malignant transformation, so patients with cervical cysts should undergo cervical smear examination every year;

2. Colposcopy: This method of diagnosing cervical cysts is intuitive and obvious. It can directly find the diseased area, diagnose whether there are abnormal lesions, and determine the severity of the lesions as a basis for treatment;

3. B-ultrasound examination: B-ultrasound examination is a very common way to diagnose cervical cysts. Cervical cysts are a common disease in gynecological ultrasound diagnosis;

4. TCT examination: This type of cervical cyst diagnosis is currently the most advanced cervical lesion grading cytological examination technology in the world. Compared with the traditional Papanicolaou staining examination, the specimen satisfaction and abnormal cervical cell detection rate can reach more than 95%;

5. HPV-DNA testing: HPV infection is a necessary factor for the development of cervical cancer. Colposcopy can show surface lesions, but they are often in the late stages. Therefore, the use of HPV-DNA testing can detect and treat cancer in its early stages. View details>>

Treatment and care

1. Scattered, relatively small cervical cysts generally do not require treatment. Just do a cervical smear test every year to rule out cervical cancer and precancerous diseases.

2. For densely packed smaller Nabothian cysts or relatively large cysts, physical treatments such as phototherapy, laser, microwave, and self-coagulation knife can be considered. However, these therapies still have some defects. Currently, the best physical therapy for treating cervical cysts is STG high-frequency radio wave technology.

1. Compared with the early LEEP knife, STG high-frequency radio wave technology can locate the lesion more accurately and only remove the diseased tissue without damaging the normal cervix. At the same time, due to better improvements in radio frequency current and the electrodes that release current, radio frequency

The current is more stable, the electrode positioning is more accurate, and the high-frequency arc wave released through the electrode tip is basically in vertical contact when contacting the diseased tissue, so the old LEEP knife will not cut normal tissue.

STG high-frequency radio wave technology not only achieves a level of precision that traditional surgery and laser treatment cannot achieve, but also only takes 5 minutes to operate, with minimal bleeding during the operation, making surgical treatment safe, convenient, and quick, and greatly shortening the many discomforts that the operation brings to patients. After treatment, women's reproductive function can be retained without affecting the quality of life of the couple. The cervix will return to being smooth two months after the operation, and pregnancy and childbirth are possible three months later.

2. Ultrasonic focused knife, that is, ultrasound, has been used in clinical medicine and has achieved great success. For example, the "ultrasonic focused knife" for treating cancer uses ultrasound as energy. Many beams of ultrasound are emitted from outside the body into the body, and during the transmission process, they are focused on one point, the tumor. Through the conversion of sound waves and heat energy, a high-temperature treatment point of 70℃ to 100℃ is formed within 0.5 to 1 second. This high-temperature point is like a scalpel cutting the tumor, and no tumor in the focal area is spared. The focused ultrasound knife causes coagulative necrosis of tumor tissue, which loses its ability to proliferate, infiltrate and metastasize. The principle of this machine is similar to that of a solar cooker, which concentrates sunlight at a focal point to generate huge energy. Therefore, some people compare focused ultrasound to a "knife" that operates outside the body and cuts inside the body.

3. For larger tumors protruding from the surface of the cervix, electrosurgical excision can be considered.

The above treatment methods are not very painful and basically do not affect daily work and life.

In addition, you should supplement your diet with appropriate amounts of vitamins. Vitamin A can increase resistance, and vitamin B can promote appetite. Vitamin D can help the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and ensure the normal development of bones and teeth. In areas with sunlight, vitamin D supplementation is not necessary.

Preventive care The best way to prevent cervical cysts is to eat a healthy diet and pay attention to vaginal hygiene:

1. Pay attention to hygiene at ordinary times, keep the vulva clean and prevent the invasion of pathogens.

2. Have sexual intercourse in moderation and avoid excessive sexual intercourse. Pay attention to sexual hygiene and the spouse should take care to remove the smegma on the penis.

3. Implement family planning, take contraceptive measures, and try to avoid mechanical damage to the cervix caused by multiple abortions. At the same time, gynecological surgical operations must be performed strictly aseptically to prevent iatrogenic infection and injury.

4. Avoid damaging the cervix during delivery. If cervical laceration is found, it should be sutured promptly and antibiotics should be used.

5. Pay attention to hygiene during menstruation, miscarriage and postpartum period. Sexual intercourse and bathing in a tub should be strictly prohibited during menstruation and after delivery to prevent pathogenic bacteria from taking advantage of the opportunity to enter.

6. Sexual intercourse should be prohibited during the treatment of chronic cervicitis. Stop applying topical medication during menstruation. Avoid spicy and greasy foods during treatment.

7. Have regular gynecological examinations and actively treat cervical inflammation if found.

8. Pay attention to physical exercise, pay proper attention to nutrition and hygiene, and ensure physical and mental health.

9. The acute phase of cervicitis must be controlled and treated thoroughly to prevent it from turning into chronic cervicitis.

Many people have heard of cervical cysts, but don’t know much about them. In fact, it is not as scary as we imagined. Compared with untreatable cancer, its lethality is simply too small. When we discover the problem, we should treat it in time. When we have problems, we should seek timely treatment. Female friends should also pay attention to the protection and hygiene of the cervix in daily life.