What causes cervical hypertrophy?

The causes of cervical hypertrophy may be related to chronic inflammation, changes in hormone levels, childbirth injuries and other factors. Treatments include medication, physical therapy and surgery.

1. Chronic Inflammation

Chronic cervicitis is one of the common causes of cervical hypertrophy. Long-term inflammatory stimulation can lead to cervical tissue hyperplasia, which in turn causes cervical hypertrophy. Common types of inflammation include bacterial vaginitis, fungal infection, etc. In treatment, antibiotics such as metronidazole and clindamycin can be used to control the infection, and local anti-inflammatory drugs such as clotrimazole suppositories can be used at the same time.

2. Changes in hormone levels

Abnormally high estrogen levels may cause cervical tissue hyperplasia, which in turn leads to cervical hypertrophy. This condition is common in women during puberty, pregnancy, or long-term use of hormone medications. In terms of treatment, symptoms can be relieved by adjusting hormone levels, such as using oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy.

3. Birth injury

Multiple births or damage to the cervix during childbirth may cause hyperplasia of the cervical tissue during repair, resulting in cervical hypertrophy. In this case, physical therapy such as laser therapy, cryotherapy or electrocautery can effectively relieve symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, surgery may be required to remove some of the hyperplastic tissue.

4. Other factors

Other causes of cervical hypertrophy may include benign lesions such as cervical polyps and cervical cysts. These lesions usually need to be removed surgically, such as cervical conization or hysteroscopic resection.

The treatment of cervical hypertrophy should be based on the specific cause. If the symptoms are mild, they can be relieved by medication and physical therapy; if the symptoms are severe or accompanied by other lesions, surgical treatment may be required. Regular gynecological examinations are the key to preventing and early detection of cervical hypertrophy.