Patient's question:
Duration of onset and persistence of this illness:Doctor's answer:
Hello: Generally not exceeding one week.Hello, whether it's mild, moderate, or severe cervical erosion, when comparing vaginal medication, laser treatment, and microwave treatment, the first two methods have similar efficacy. However, microwave treatment has a significantly higher overall effective rate compared to the other two, indicating that it is a better method for treating cervical erosion.
However, after microwave treatment, there will be prolonged and abundant vaginal discharge, which greatly limits patient acceptability. Additionally, like laser treatment, the healing time for the cervical wound is long, taking about two months.
First, it is essential to rule out the possibility of cervical cancer, as early cervical cancer and cervical erosion look very similar and are often indistinguishable with the naked eye. A cervical smear is necessary to determine the presence of any cervical malignancy. If cervical cancer is present and microwave treatment is mistakenly used, it will not only delay the treatment of cervical cancer but also potentially spread cancer cells due to the local effects of microwave therapy.
Microwave treatment is generally performed 3 to 7 days after the end of menstruation, as the cervix has a certain wound after microwave treatment, and it is easy to become infected if it coincides with the menstrual period. Therefore, patients should come to the hospital as soon as possible 3 days after menstruation ends for treatment.
Additionally, it is best to avoid sexual intercourse in the days leading up to treatment. If sexual activity is unavoidable, using condoms is recommended.
Before undergoing microwave treatment, a gynecologist must rule out any vaginal or cervical inflammation, especially if combined with sexually transmitted diseases, to prevent the worsening of inflammation or hinder the healing of the cervical wound.
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