How would you describe ectropion?
Ectropion (ek-TROH-pee-on) is a condition in which your eyelid turns outward. This leaves the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation. Ectropion is more common in older adults, and it generally affects only the lower eyelid. In severe ectropion, the entire length of the eyelid is turned out.
When does cervical ectropion occur?
A cervical ectropion is a natural response to the female hormone oestrogen and can occur without any cause. It is most common in some women taking the combined oral contraceptive pill, during pregnancy, or after having children.
Can cervical ectropion look like cancer?
The diagnosis is usually made by examination. Your doctor will be able to see the mucus producing cells on the outside of the cervix. However, there are times when an ectropion can look like a cervical cancer or cervical infection and therefore a smear and swabs for infection will usually be performed.
What color should the cervix be?
The cervix itself may be pink and smooth, or it might be uneven, rough or splotchy. All of these are normal. If you are pregnant, your cervix might have a bluish tint; if you have reached menopause or are breastfeeding, it may be pale.
What are the symptoms of cervical ectropion?
Symptoms of cervical ectropion
- light bleeding (spotting), discharge, or pain during or after sex.
- light bleeding or pain during or after cervical screening.
- light bleeding in between regular periods.
- light bleeding after some exercise, such as running or horse riding.
- lots of discharge (fluid) without an infection.
Can you feel cervical ectropion?
Many individuals with cervical ectropion do not experience symptoms. However, the primary symptom of cervical ectropion is a red, inflamed patch at the neck of the cervix. The transformation zone appears this way because the glandular cells are delicate and irritate easily.
Why is my cervix red and inflamed?
Possible causes of cervicitis include: Sexually transmitted infections. Most often, the bacterial and viral infections that cause cervicitis are transmitted by sexual contact. Cervicitis can result from common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and genital herpes.
What is the treatment for cervical ectropion?
The main treatment is cauterization of the area, which can help prevent abnormal discharge and bleeding. This can be accomplished using heat (diathermy), cold (cryosurgery), or silver nitrate. Each of these procedures can be performed under local anesthetic in your doctor’s office in a matter of minutes.
Is it normal to have bumps on cervix?
In most cases, bumps on the cervix are benign, or noncancerous, growths, such as polyps or cysts. In some cases, however, they may indicate the presence of cervical cancer. A doctor might discover a bump on the cervix during a routine pelvic examination or a Pap smear test.
Do cervical cysts bleed?
These cysts are full of mucus and can burst. It’s not uncommon to have discharge, odor, and bleeding when they rupture. If the odor and discharge persist, do see your doctor.
Can cervical ectropion go away?
Symptoms of cervical ectropion Most of the time, cervical ectropion does not cause any symptoms. It usually goes away without treatment. Sometimes, glandular cells can: bleed more easily.
What causes white spots on the cervix?
White spots: There are many things that could cause white spots on the cervix. Yeast, cysts, and HPV changes are a few possible causes.
What is erosion of the cervix?
Cervical erosion, or erosion of the cervix, is an inflammation of cervical cells. This occurs when squamous cells in the opening of the urinary tract turn into columnar cells.
What is cervical ectopy?
Cervical ectropion, or cervical ectopy, is when the soft cells (glandular cells) that line the inside of the cervical canal spread to the outer surface of your cervix.
What is a cervical cauterization?
Cervical cauterization is a procedure that is used to destroy abnormal (noncancerous or precancerous) cells on the cervix. Some alternatives include the use of heat, cold gas, electricity, corrosive chemicals, lasers, or surgical excision.
