The method of destruction of various pathological processes on the cervix with the help of electromagnetic radiation of high frequency - radio wave coagulation of the cervix uterus is very popular.
What is radiocaagulation of the cervix?
A special electrode-wire emits high-frequency waves, which release a large amount of heat due to the resistance of tissues to waves and their heating to high temperatures, which causes the effect of cauterization. Radio wave coagulation is used to treat:
- erosion of the cervix;
- endometriosis of the cervix;
- polyps of the cervical canal ;
- genital warts;
- marked cicatricial deformations and hypertrophic changes in the cervix;
- leukoplakii neck;
- pectoral cervical cysts and cysts of the vagina;
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia;
- The method is also used for biopsy of cervical tissue.
Advantages of radio wave coagulation of the cervix
The method has several advantages for its use: the incision is sterile, concomitant with the incision is the cauterization of the vessels, which helps to avoid bleeding. In addition, radiocoagulation has a fulgurational regimen that helps in the destruction of pathological tissues by a spark that is formed when using alternating current. At the same time healthy tissue is not damaged, there are no scars and inflammatory processes and pain after the intervention, there are no bleeding, deformations after coagulation, the wound is sterilized during the procedure.
But in order to rule out the negative consequences of the procedure, radio wave coagulation of the cervix is contraindicated in the presence of a pacemaker in a woman, with acute purulent inflammatory processes and exacerbation of chronic inflammation in the pelvis.
Technique of radio wave coagulation of the cervix
The procedure is performed immediately after the end of the menstrual cycle, approximately on the 4th-7th day. As a rule, only local anesthesia is used. After coagulation, a white area of necrosis is formed, it is rejected on the 5th-7th day after the procedure.
Complete healing occurs 6-8 weeks after radio wave coagulation of the cervix. Within a few days after the procedure, bleeding is possible, so you need to use hygiene pads, but not vaginal tampons. Until the cervix is fully healed, you can not have sex, take a hot bath, contraindicated heavy physical activity.