How are precancerous cervical cells treated?
Treatment for cervical pre-cancer In serious cases, it can mean surgery to remove abnormal cells, cryosurgery to freeze the cells, or laser therapy to burn away the cells. But more often the recommended treatment is monitoring the situation with more frequent Pap tests every six to 12 months.
What is precancerous condition?
(pree-KAN-seh-rus) A term used to describe a condition that may (or is likely to) become cancer. Also called premalignant.
What is precancerous HPV?
Most HPV infections do not cause symptoms or health problems, so you may not know if you have the virus. However, some types of HPV cause cancer or abnormal growths that can turn into cancer. These growths are called precancerous lesions.
Can you get pregnant with precancerous cells?
The good news is, yes, you can still get pregnant. Treatment does not affect your fertility. If possible, check with your doctor or specialist before becoming pregnant to make sure you are up to date with your screenings. This way, you can have any necessary treatment beforehand.
How do you check your own cervix?
Use one hand to separate your labia and your dominant hand to insert one finger into the vagina. Your middle finger or pointer finger are typically the best fingers to check your cervix with, according to Dr. Evans. “You can use water-based lubricant or coconut oil if needed,” she adds.
What does your cervix look like?
The cervix looks a little bit like a donut. When it’s closed, the hole looks like a dimple, but it opens during ovulation to let sperm in, explains Ronald D. Blatt, M.D., gynecologist and chief surgeon and medical director of the Manhattan Center for Vaginal Surgery.
¿Qué pasa si no se trata La cervicitis?
Si no se trata la cervicitis puede causar inflamación que comprometa los órganos pélvicos femeninos, una afección llamada enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica (EIP). Consulte con su proveedor de atención médica si tiene síntomas de cervicitis.
¿Cuáles son las infecciones que causan cervicitis?
Casi siempre, las infecciones bacterianas y virales que causan cervicitis son de transmisión sexual. La cervicitis puede aparecer como resultado de infecciones de transmisión sexual frecuentes, como la gonorrea, la clamidiosis, la tricomoniasis y el herpes genital.
¿Qué pasa si el cuello del útero está infectado?
Cuando el cuello del útero está infectado, existe un mayor riesgo de que la infección se traslade al útero.
¿Cómo reducir el riesgo de desarrollar cervicitis?
Las medidas que usted puede adoptar para reducir el riesgo de desarrollar cervicitis abarcan: Evitar los irritantes como las duchas vaginales y los tampones con desodorante. Constatar que cualquier objeto extraño que se inserte en la vagina (como los tampones), esté colocado apropiadamente.