Endometriosis of the cervix is ​​less common than a similar process in the body of the uterus. It also occurs retrotservikalnogo endometriosis, in which abnormal foci arise in the cervical canal (cervix). Both of these belong to the external endometriosis External endometriosis - a mysterious disease Which tends to spread to other organs.

How it is manifested endometriosis of the cervix

This disease belongs to the outer forms of endometriosis. The pathological lesions in the cervix may have various sizes ranging from microscopic to 2 cm in diameter. Outwardly, they have a round or polygonal shape and kind of mulberry. Best of all pathological foci are seen in the second phase of the menstrual cycle (progesterone) - this is due to the fact that in this phase they acquire a characteristic blue-purple color.

Speakers in the cervical canal endometrial polyps have the form of pockets, but by histological examination confirmed the presence of endometriosis.

During menopausal these pathological foci undergo the reverse process, which leads to an improvement of the patients. But sometimes, if the period produced a significant amount of estrogen, endometriosis, by contrast, is activated, even if it was previously inactive phase.

How it is manifested retrotservikalnogo endometriosis

When retrotservikalnogo endometriosis Retrotservikalnogo endometriosis - is not such a rare disease   there are pockets of value from 0, 5 to 6 cm on the back wall of the cervical canal and the isthmus of the uterus at the level of attachment of the sacro-uterine ligaments. It is also the outer form of endometriosis.

Lesions in this area dense as incorporate a lot of connective tissue. A feature of this type of disease is infiltrative growth focus in the direction of the rectum, posterior vaginal fornix and the vaginal-rectal septum.

Manifested retrotservikalnogo endometriosis severe pain in the pelvis, gave into the rectum and the vagina, is amplified in the first half of the menstrual cycle. In the propagation of the pathological process in these organs pain even more amplified.

For this type of endometriosis is characterized by neurological disorders - the defeat of the pelvic nerve plexus (pelvic complex), as well as the nerve plexus in the rectal area.

How to distinguish endometriosis from other diseases

To do this, conducted studies such as sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy (endoscopic examination of the rectum and bladder), ultrasound, and a piece of tissue is taken from the pathological focus on histological examination. If necessary, carry out X-ray examinations, CT and magnetic resonance imaging.

Furthermore, since the outer endometriosis tends to spread rapidly, the woman fully examined in order to identify foci drugiz organs and tissues.

The treatment of endometriosis of the cervix and endometriosis retrotservikalnogo

Today it is considered that the main method of treatment is the removal of external endometriosis lesions surgically. Therefore, in this case, treatment is initiated with the operation, since the outer endometriosis tends to spread to adjacent organs - the rectum, bladder, ureter.

Surgical treatment of endometriosis, cervical cancer is to remove the endometriosis by applying chemical applications solutions with properties of cauterizing the affected areas, remove them with electrocautery, radiofrequency or laser scalpel and by cryoablation (destruction of the cold). To prevent recurrence of the disease prescribe hormone therapy (suppression of estrogen action) for several months.

When retrotservikalnoy form of endometriosis is performed endoscopic surgery using a laparoscope (an optical device that allows you to perform operations not through incisions, and a few holes in the skin). Pathological foci removed from the most careful attitude to the neighboring organs. In some instances, conserving surgery is not possible in this case carried hysterectomy Hysterectomy - the uterus is sometimes necessary to remove   with appendages. At the same time carry out plastic surgery on the rectum, bladder, and so on. After surgery, hormonal treatment is also assigned for the prevention of recurrence of the disease.

Galina Romanenko

Endometriosis of the uterus accompanied by a number of characteristic symptoms, treat that traditional medicine is able to for many years. But to use any folk remedies can only be prescribed by a doctor, which is a comprehensive plan for the treatment of endometriosis in this woman. If you do it yourself, then the treatment can not bring benefit and harm.

The main features of endometriosis uterus

Endometriosis refers to the internal uterine endometriosis mind and is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue (the mucous membrane of the uterus) into her muscle sheath. Over time, the muscles around the endometriosis vary, so endometriosis, uterus is also called adnomiozom.

Symptoms of endometriosis uterus are strong cramping in the lower abdomen during menstruation, as well as cyclic and acyclic bleeding that eventually leads to the development of iron deficiency anemia.

Phytohormones

For the treatment of endometriosis used plants, inhibits the action of estrogen. These are plants that contain hormone-like substances with androgenic and progestagenic activity.

Plants that have androgenic activity, causing increased secretion in the body of male sex hormones, which suppress the action of estrogen. These substances include lovage and celery:

• lovage infusion for intake: Take two teaspoons of chopped dry grass, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for half an hour, drain, squeeze and take a quarter cup four times a day; contraindication to the use of a pregnancy - the grass can cause miscarriage;
• infusion of celery for oral administration: a tablespoon of crushed dried root or herb celery pour two cups of boiling water, leave for an hour, strain, wring out and take on a third cup three times a day; infusion has also hemostatic properties.

For plants having progestogenic activity, ie contribute to the increased secretion of progesterone Progesterone - norm and pathology They include bloodroot goose and raspberries, drugs based on them should be from 15 to 25 day menstrual cycle The days of the menstrual cycle: Four phases :

• infusion of Potentilla goose reception inside: two tablespoons of chopped dry grass pour a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour, strain, wring out and drink during the day; Grass also has analgesic properties;
• infusion of leaves or raspberries for intake: two tablespoons of berries or leaves of raspberry pour two cups of boiling water, insist hour, strain, wring out and take half a cup four times a day.

Inhibits the action of estrogen and Borovoy of the uterus:

• broth Borovoy of the uterus for the reception inside: a tablespoon dry chopped herbs pour a glass of boiling hot water, put in a water bath, hold 10 minutes, then remove, insist, filter and take a tablespoon 4 times a day outside the menstrual and intermenstrual bleeding for a long time (up to three months); to upland uterus Borovoy of the uterus: applied only after a visit to the doctor   should be treated with extreme caution, as it may exacerbate bleeding.

Plants that have pain-relieving properties

Such plants include, for example, and Potentilla goose balm:

• Infusion of herbs lemon balm for oral administration: a tablespoon dry chopped herbs lemon balm pour 0, 5 liters of boiling water, strain and take 100 ml four times a day for pain during menstruation;
• infusion of herbs with analgesic properties: take a tablespoon of herbs knotweed and horsetail herb, three tablespoons of herbs centaury, five tablespoons herb Potentilla goose, mix thoroughly, take a tablespoon of the mixture, pour a glass of boiling water, strain and take throughout the day painful menstruation.

Plants having hemostatic properties

Hemostatic properties are Viburnum bark, nettle, blueberry:

• Viburnum bark decoction for oral administration: a tablespoon of dry powdered bark Viburnum pour a glass of hot boiled water and heated in a water bath, covered, for an hour, then cool, strain, wring out, to add to the original level, and take 1-2 tablespoons three times a day after meals as a styptic;
• infusion of nettle reception inside: 3 tablespoons chopped dry grass to fill in 0, 5 liters of boiling water, strain and take half a cup four times a day as a styptic;
• infusion of dried berries and leaves of bilberry Benefits and harms of blueberries: the health of the forest   for the reception inside: two tablespoons dried minced raw pour 0, 5 liters of boiling water, strain and take half a cup four times a day as a styptic.

Acceptance of herbal medicines in the treatment of endometriosis uterus should be performed by a physician.

Galina Romanenko