Obstetric risks after cervicectomy

The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Cervical conection is a treatment for cervical cancer. Like some other invasive procedures, this procedure can also cause some unwanted side effects for the patient.

The purpose of this method is to remove the lesions in the cervical area and the entire transformed area.
Indications Hysterectomy for many different reasons, usually for diagnosis and treatment. Contouring of the cervix is ​​needed when:
Continuously monitoring abnormal Pap tests Diagnosing precancerous conditions of the cervix Diagnosing invasive cervical cancer (cancer that develops in the early stages of the cervix) surrounding tissue or extending beyond the cervix) Treatment of cervical precancerous conditions, carcinoma in situ, or stage IA1 of cervical cancer Complete collection of intact specimens for tissue testing after the procedure. However, this method is contraindicated for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and uncontrolled blood pressure; people with blood clotting disorders, pelvic inflammatory disease or are pregnant.

Like some other invasive procedures, this cervical cone procedure can also cause some unwanted side effects for the patient such as:
Increased miscarriage rate: Women get pregnant within 12 months after having a cervical dilation, the risk of miscarriage is nearly 6 times higher than that of a pregnant woman without cervicectomy. Increased rate of preterm birth: Pregnant women who have had a hysterectomy have an increased risk of preterm birth before 37 weeks or before 34 weeks. Increased likelihood of a cesarean delivery because of cervical failure or low birth weight. Besides, it is a simple procedure to effectively treat early cervical cancer. However, this technique can still cause some unwanted complications such as:
Cervical stenosis: It can cause menstrual irregularities, making it difficult to conceive because it is difficult for sperm to meet an egg. more Cervical insufficiency is a late complication after this procedure Cervical insufficiency .

After performing cervical cone, the patient will see some unusual symptoms such as: pink vaginal discharge with liquid form, slight abdominal cramps, dark brown discharge... However, this is not true. This is completely normal because this is one of the symptoms after a hysterectomy. After a few weeks, the cervix will heal on its own.
In order to avoid complications after cone hysterectomy, the patient needs to:
After the cone cervicectomy, you should not use anything that is inserted into the vagina such as tampons or douches too deeply. It is not recommended to have sex during wound healing; Talk to your doctor about when it's safe to have sex Learn how to stay safe for yourself to help your wound heal faster, especially cleaning your private area. Visit your doctor 1 week after the procedure and periodically after 6 months. If you notice any unusual symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. To meet the needs of women for gynecological cancer screening, Vinmec International Hospital currently offers a screening package and early detection of gynecological cancer, helping to detect 4 diseases early: Cancer cervical cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer even if the patient has no symptoms.
The subjects who should use the Gynecological cancer screening and early detection package include:
Female customers, over 40 years old Customers wishing to be able to screen for pathology of breast-gynecological cancer (neck) uterus, uterus, ovaries) Customers with high risk of cancer – especially customers with a family history of breast cancer, gynecology Women of reproductive age, perimenopause Menopause and menopause Women are having symptoms of breast cancer, gynecology such as: pain in the breast, lump in the breast, bleeding outside the menstrual period, abdominal pain, etc... If there are symptoms abnormal, you should be examined and consulted with a specialist.