2 cervical pathologies, associated with a prolonged period
Dysplasia (erosion, polyps) of the uterine cervix, in the first place and cervical cancer in the second, are accompanied by such problems, as prolonged period, bleeding after sex and between periods.
Precipitating factors of these diseases, include:
- Early start of sexual life;
- Too many sex partners;
- Failure to use barrier methods of birth control (preservatives);
- Past history of sexually transmitted diseases;
- Smoking;
- HIV.
Besides, the interrelation between human papillomavirus infection and cervical cancer has been scientifically ascertained. The late stages of this disease are threatening due to the high rate of lethality, but timely visit to a gynecologist and discovery of oncological pathologies in the stage of dysplasia, increase the chances of successful recovery. Therapy can be medicamental, radiological or surgical, depending on the advancement of the process.