Patient's question:
Gender: FemaleAge: 20
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Suffering from bacterial vaginosis and severe cervical erosion. May I drink Siwu Decoction regularly? I sometimes experience severe menstrual cramps. Thank you!
Follow-up question 1: I have seen a doctor and am currently on medication. I will probably undergo microwave treatment around the end of the month. This is because I sometimes have menstrual cramps, and my sister does too (she is 13 years old). That's why I wanted to ask if it's okay to drink this decoction regularly, as I've heard it can be beneficial for women in this regard.
Follow-up question 2: I have not given birth.
Doctor's answer:
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 first two, indicating that it is a better method for treating cervical erosion.
However, after microwave treatment, there may be prolonged and excessive 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 appear very similar and are often indistinguishable with the naked eye. A cervical smear is necessary to determine the presence of any cervical malignant diseases. 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 usually performed between 3 to 7 days after the end of menstruation, as the cervix has a certain wound after microwave treatment. If it coincides with the menstrual period, there is a risk of infection. Therefore, patients should come to the hospital as soon as possible 3 days after their period ends.
Additionally, sexual activity should be avoided as much as possible in the days leading up to the treatment. If sexual activity is necessary, it is best to use condoms.
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 the delay in healing of the cervical wound.
What should be noted after microwave treatment?
Mainly, it is important to reduce the impact on the cervix