Gynecological electrocoagulation
Booking an appointment: Required
Referral: Prior qualification by the physician performing the procedure is required
Age Range: Depends on staff - please check business card for details
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Preparation
- The patient should report for the procedure immediately after menstruation with a current cytology result (not older than 6 months) and any additional test results ordered by the qualifying physician.
- The optimal time for electrocoagulation of erosions is the first half of the cycle (day 7-11).
Description of the study
Electrocoagulation is a safe treatment method that involves denaturing the protein in abnormal tissues by thermally damaging it using an electric current (burning the affected tissue with an electric spark). Electrocoagulation is performed using electrodes of various shapes, selected depending on the type of lesion. The procedure is minimally painful. Post-treatment discomfort may occur. The length of the procedure depends on the extent of the lesion—it lasts from a few to several dozen minutes.
The advantage of the procedure is its high effectiveness in permanently removing lesions from the cervix; the electrode can reach every affected area.
The disadvantages of the procedure include the unpleasant odor of burned flesh and the effects of the current. The cervix cannot be anesthetized because it lacks sensory innervation.
Electrocoagulation can cause permanent scarring of the cervix or narrowing of its canal, which can cause painful periods and difficulty dilating the cervix during labor.
Healing takes a long time, up to 3-5 weeks, during which time vaginal discharge and spotting may occur. It's best to have the procedure done right after your period to minimize the risk of developing cervical endometriosis. The procedure should not be performed on women who have not given birth.
The advantage of the procedure is its high effectiveness in permanently removing lesions from the cervix; the electrode can reach every affected area.
The disadvantages of the procedure include the unpleasant odor of burned flesh and the effects of the current. The cervix cannot be anesthetized because it lacks sensory innervation.
Electrocoagulation can cause permanent scarring of the cervix or narrowing of its canal, which can cause painful periods and difficulty dilating the cervix during labor.
Healing takes a long time, up to 3-5 weeks, during which time vaginal discharge and spotting may occur. It's best to have the procedure done right after your period to minimize the risk of developing cervical endometriosis. The procedure should not be performed on women who have not given birth.
