Cervical leukoplakia

　　The etiology of cervical leukoplakia is not yet clear and may be related to the following factors:

　　1. Endocrine disorders:An increase in the level of estrogen in the body leads to abnormal keratinization of the superficial epithelium of the cervix.

　　2. Local stimulation: Such as chronic cervical inflammation, the influence of vaginal trichomoniasis, etc. In a clinical analysis of 700 cases of cervical erosion biopsy pathology at Sun Yat-sen University of Medicine, 37 cases of cervical leukoplakia were found, accounting for 5.2%, indicating that the incidence rate is significantly increased in cases of chronic cervical inflammation.

　　3. Other factors: According to literature reports, cervical leukoplakia may occasionally coexist with atypical hyperplasia, in situ carcinoma, or early invasive carcinoma. It is believed that the occurrence of cervical leukoplakia may be related to the carcinogenic factors of cervical cancer.

　　Simple cervical leukoplakia often has no symptoms and may regress naturally. However, in cases of chronic cervical inflammation, the incidence rate is significantly increased. If combined with cervical erosion or ectropion, there may be an increase in vaginal discharge, or occasionally vaginal bloody discharge and contact bleeding. Cervical leukoplakia may occasionally coexist with atypical hyperplasia, in situ carcinoma, or early invasive carcinoma. It is believed that the occurrence of cervical leukoplakia may be related to the carcinogenic factors of cervical cancer.

　　Experts from the 'Ask and Answer' website point out that after marriage, women generally suffer from cervical inflammation, and long-term stimulation of cervical inflammation may lead to the occurrence of cervical leukoplakia. Then, what are the preventive methods for cervical leukoplakia in women? Below, let's listen to what the experts from the 'Ask and Answer' website have to say.

　　Experts say that the first step for women to prevent cervical leukoplakia is to ensure adequate sleep. The acceleration of modern life rhythms has disrupted the life rhythms of many women, which is also one of the factors contributing to the high incidence of cancer in modern times. Therefore, in daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to improving the living environment to ensure adequate sleep, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of cancer, such as the malignant transformation of cervical leukoplakia. Experts have found that: adults need to go through 80 to 120 minutes of slow-wave sleep before entering 20 to 30 minutes of rapid-wave sleep. If there are such four cycles in a night, the whole person will feel refreshed and energetic the next day. Therefore, it is relatively reasonable for adults to have 8 hours of sleep every night, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of cancerous changes.

　　Secondly, because the occurrence of cervical leukoplakia is closely related to changes in the internal environment of women, such as endocrine disorder, functional imbalance between the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and repeated infiltration of local vulvar inflammation, so do not overwork yourself, ensure adequate sleep, adjust your mood, and enhance your immune system. Vulvar and vaginal inflammation should be treated in a timely manner to eliminate external factors that may lead to lesions. If unfortunately, vulvar leukoplakia occurs, it is necessary to seek treatment at a regular specialized hospital in time to prevent the disease from progressing to a severe stage, turning into cancer, and threatening life.

　　This is an introduction to the prevention methods of cervical leukoplakia in women, hoping that all women can pay attention to it. Only by raising awareness and starting from daily life can we avoid the invasion of gynecological diseases such as cervical leukoplakia. Here, I also hope that women with cervical leukoplakia can recover soon. Wishing you health!

　　1. Local examination

　　By carefully observing the local area of the cervix, white patch areas can be found, but incomplete keratinization lesions cannot be distinguished by the naked eye.

　　2. Colposcopy examination

　　Apply colposcopy to observe cervical lesions.

　　3. Iodine solution test

　　Due to the lack of the ability to store glycogen in the epithelial keratinization or incomplete keratinization, the iodine solution does not stain locally, thereby allowing the extent of the lesion to be detected. However, the iodine test is non-specific, and conditions such as cervical erosion, inversion, or precancerous lesions also show positive results.

　　4. Histological examination

　　For cervical leukoplakia, a histological examination should be performed to exclude the presence of early cancer.

　　1. What is good for the body of cervical leukoplakia patients

　　In view of the possibility of cervical leukoplakia turning into cancer, patients should pay attention to their daily lives.

　　2. Diet adjustment during the menstrual period

　　After the onset of menstruation, one can eat some sour foods, such as sauerkraut and vinegar, as sour foods can alleviate pain. Try to eat more honey, bananas, celery, and sweet potatoes to maintain smooth bowel movements, which can avoid constipation triggering dysmenorrhea and increasing pain.

　　If the amount of menstrual blood is not much, one can drink some red wine in moderation, which can relieve pain by relaxing the smooth muscle through its effects of promoting circulation, warming the Yang and nourishing the blood, and dilating blood vessels. Fruits and vegetables such as tangerines, cilantro, carrots, finger citron, ginger, etc., have the effect of regulating Qi and promoting blood circulation, and are a good choice for vegetarian food during the menstrual period.

　　3. Pay attention to eating less spicy food in diet

　　If the menstrual period often comes early and the cycle is too short, one should pay attention to eating less spicy seasonings and less meat in daily life, and eat more vegetables; if the menstrual period is always late, it is advisable to eat less cold food and eat more foods with nourishing properties, such as meat and grains. Especially on the first and second days of the menstrual period, it is best to take more blood-nourishing foods, such as stir-fried chicken liver or pork liver with ginger.

　　4. Supplement vitamin E

　　Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, animal experiments have found that appropriate supplementation of vitamin E can delay the process of sexual gland atrophy, play an anti-aging role, and at the same time, vitamin E has antioxidant properties, which can clear free radicals and improve skin elasticity.

　　Vitamin E is mainly present in various cooking oils commonly used in daily life. If the diet is too light and low in oil, it is possible to cause a deficiency of vitamin E, which may affect the normal cycle of the menstrual period.

　　5. What to eat is bad for the body of cervical leukoplakia patients

　　Avoid spicy and刺激性 food, do not smoke, drink alcohol, do not eat greasy, seafood, and other pungent foods.

　　First, Prevention

　　The causes of cervical leukoplakia are related to changes in the internal environment, including endocrine disorders and the imbalance of liver, spleen, and kidney functions, and the repeated infiltration of local vulvar inflammation. Therefore, do not overwork yourself, ensure sufficient sleep, adjust your emotions, and enhance your immune system. Vulvar and vaginal inflammation should be treated in a timely manner to eliminate external factors that can lead to lesions. If unfortunately, you have vulvar leukoplakia, you should seek treatment in a regular specialized hospital in time to prevent the disease from developing to a severe extent, turning into cancer, and threatening your life.

　　Second, Traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods for cervical leukoplakia

　　Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, removing dampness and clearing heat, and selects the modified formula of Longdan Xiegan Decoction. In addition to taking internal medicine, external medicine should also be used in conjunction, which is commonly used: realgar, Catechu, Cnidium monnieri, Sophora flavescens, Mahonia aquifolium, Dictamnus dasycarpus, Alangium chinense, Curcuma phaeocaulis, etc. After these drugs are disinfected and sterilized, they are applied to the leukoplakia of the cervix, which not only achieves the purpose of anti-inflammatory and debridement, but also has the effect of preventing and destroying the proliferation of local tumor cells, thus reflecting the treatment principle of traditional Chinese medicine 'treating diseases before they occur'.

　　Third, Western medical treatment methods for cervical leukoplakia

　　Surgical Treatment:

　　1. Cervical electrocautery or electrocoagulation;

　　2. Cervical cryotherapy;

　　3. Conization of the cervix, especially suitable for those with chronic or severe cervical erosion, has reliable effects and can also be used for pathological continuous slicing, to more accurately determine whether there is early cervical cancer;

　　4. Also, apply isotope 32p to the cervix, with a total dose of generally 25Gy or more;

　　For those who are young, not yet childbearing, or unwilling to accept treatment, regular follow-up and close observation should be carried out.