Conization of the cervix: consequences

Conization of the cervix is an operation for treatment and diagnosis. If the doctor suspects that the patient has cancer of the cervix, then the tests taken during this operation make it possible to judge the accuracy of this diagnosis.

What is conization of the cervix?

During the conization of the cervix, the doctor removes a small conical part of the surface of the cervical canal and part of the cervix. This tissue fragment is tested in a histological laboratory, where it is determined whether cells are available that can degenerate into cancerous cells. A tissue that has a pathological character is removed at a time - this is an undeniable advantage of this surgical manipulation. After the conization of the cervix and healing of its surface, it is necessary to pass an analysis, a smear for cytology. In fairly rare cases, repeated biopsies are required in the new detection of "suspicious" cells.

Indications and contraindications for conization of the cervix:

1. Detection of a pathological tissue site on the mucous membrane of the cervical canal.
2. Cervical dysplasia of II-III degree, with confirmation of the diagnosis by analysis in a histological laboratory.
3. Negative results of these PAP-test (analysis of the cervical smear).

Contraindication to coninational biopsy is invasive cervical cancer, as well as infectious diseases of the pelvic organs.

Types of conformation of the cervix:

• loop electro-channeling;
• radio wave conization;
• laser method of biopsy;
• knife conization of the cervix.

Knife mode because of the high probability of complication is rarely used today.

Consequences of conization of the cervix

May be disturbed by minor discomfort, and, possibly, pulling sensations in the lower abdomen. Monthly after conization of the cervix can become more abundant and last longer than before. There may also appear brown discharge after the procedure of conization of the cervix uteri - there is no need to worry about this.

Bleeding after conization of the cervix is ​​a rare complication, occurs in no more than 2% of women. If this happened to you, as well as if there is severe pain in the abdomen, the discharge lasts more than 3 weeks after the biopsy, the body temperature is raised, then you should immediately consult a doctor.

Recovery after surgery

After the conization of the cervix, the woman needs to take care. After the operation, they are contraindicated:

• sex, for at least 2 weeks;
• hot bath, sauna, sauna;
• physical exercise;
• lifting, wearing a weights (no more than 5 kg);
• application of hygienic tampons;
• syringing;
• taking drugs that can cause bleeding (aspirin, etc.).

After the conization of the cervix, cytological analysis and colposcopy are recommended, which are best performed every year. Recovery after conization of the cervix with observance of precautions comes within 2 months and does not cause any special discomfort.

Pregnancy after conization of the cervix has some features. There is a probability premature birth, since the cervix with a scar after conization can not withstand the load. If the doctor sees this risk, then a seam is applied that prevents the premature opening of the cervix, which is removed before delivery. Births after conization of the cervix can be performed with caesarean section, since there is a possibility of a decrease in the elasticity of the uterine surface, leading to difficulties with opening.

During pregnancy after such an operation should be constantly under the supervision of a doctor and do not neglect visits to a women's consultation. There can be no question of independent births - it is too dangerous after such a procedure.