Rest after cervical polyp surgery

The cervix is ​​a piece of tissue located at the junction of the female vagina and uterus. This place is very fragile and may become diseased as the environment changes. Therefore, cervical polyps are a common female disease. Cervical polyps are formed when the mucous membrane in the cervix proliferates. Once it occurs, the polyp needs to be removed surgically, and the postoperative recovery is extremely effective in repairing the trauma of the surgery. So how should we recuperate?

How long to rest after cervical polyp surgery

1. How long should I rest after cervical polyp surgery?

After cervical polyp surgery, you usually need to rest for about 3 days, cannot take a bath within 15 days after the operation, and cannot have sex until your body has recovered. In addition, although the polyps have been removed after surgery, the inflammation of the cervix has not been completely cured and the polyps may recur, so patients are advised to go to the hospital for regular checkups to prevent recurrence of the disease.

2. Causes of cervical polyps

Inflammatory factors

It is generally believed that it is caused by long-term stimulation of chronic inflammation. Long-term inflammatory stimulation causes excessive proliferation of the cervical mucosa. Coupled with the uterus's tendency to expel foreign bodies, the proliferative mucosa gradually protrudes from the base to the external os of the cervix to form polyps.

Endocrine disorders

Associated with high estrogen levels.

Pathogen infection

It is usually caused by childbirth, miscarriage, postpartum infection, surgical operation or mechanical stimulation, sexual intercourse that damages the cervix, and pathogen invasion that causes infection.

3. Clinical manifestations of cervical polyps

Cervical polyps are easily overlooked. Because more than 1/3 of patients lack obvious symptoms, or only have mild symptoms and are ignored by patients.

Bleeding

It is mainly a small amount of spotting, bright red bleeding, or a small amount of bleeding after sexual intercourse. For a few people, the amount of bleeding may be similar to menstruation. It may also present as postmenopausal vaginal bleeding.

Abnormal leucorrhea

Some patients may have yellow leucorrhea, most of which have an odor or contain blood.

other

Unmarried patients often present with prolapse of a mass at the vaginal opening because the disease is discovered later.

How can women prevent cervical polyps?

First, change underwear frequently and have regular gynecological examinations: Underwear has a great impact on women's health and is directly related to the occurrence of some gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to changing underwear frequently to ensure that the underwear is clean and dry; then, regularly conduct various gynecological examinations, which are very important for the detection and prevention of diseases.

Second, sex life should be controlled: especially for young women, sex life must not be too strong or excessive, it should be moderate, and sexual partners should not be changed frequently to ensure a clean sex life. The formation of cervical polyps is not only related to various inflammatory stimuli, but also closely related to sexual life, childbirth, etc.

Some cases are easily ignored because the inflammation is not serious and the vaginal bleeding is little. Those with slight inflammation may bleed during sexual intercourse or after strenuous exercise. Women with cervical polyps usually have yellow leucorrhea with odor or blood.

Third, pay attention to personal hygiene: When a woman gives birth or has an abortion, she must take various health care measures and maintain good hygiene. She should pay attention to proper cleaning of the vulva and choose the washing liquid carefully to prevent various complications such as vaginitis and cervical erosion. For married men and women, they should clean their vulva before and after each sexual intercourse, especially men should remove the smegma to avoid bringing the bacteria in it into the vagina.

What should patients with cervical polyps eat?

You should eat more soybeans and their products. Such as tofu, soy milk, dried tofu, vegetables such as celery, broccoli, edamame, sweet beans and other foods. Because these foods can supplement phytoestrogens, the isoflavones and lignin contained in phytoestrogens are believed by scientists to have antioxidant effects.

Supplement vitamin C intake. There are more and more examples of cervical polyps caused by viruses. Vitamin C can inhibit the damage caused by viruses, which is very important. Scientists have recently discovered that vitamin C has more than a dozen immune-enhancing effects. In addition, vitamin C is also related to the incidence of cervical polyps. Relevant data surveys show that when vitamin C intake increases, the risk of cervical polyps decreases. Vegetables rich in vitamin C are: cauliflower, white radish, potato, Chinese cabbage, rapeseed and other green vegetables.

Supplement trace elements zinc and selenium. Zinc and selenium play an extremely important role in the production and function of immune cells. Scientific research shows that low levels of zinc and selenium in the body can cause a weakened immune system. Animal foods that are rich in trace elements zinc and selenium are: oysters, fish, lean meat, animal offal, eggs, beef kidneys, pork kidneys, shrimps, etc. Eggs have the highest zinc content. Foods rich in zinc and selenium among plant materials include: edible fungi, seaweed, sesame, peanuts, wheat germ flour, nuts, etc.