What causes cervical hardness?

Cervical hardness may be caused by chronic cervicitis, cervical gland cyst, cervical cancer, etc. It usually presents with symptoms such as abnormal leucorrhea and contact bleeding. Cervical hardness may be related to changes in hormone levels, pathogen infection, mechanical stimulation and other factors.

1. Chronic cervicitis

Chronic cervicitis is a common cause of cervical hardness, mostly caused by acute cervicitis that is not treated in time. Long-term inflammatory stimulation can lead to fibrosis and hardening of cervical tissue. Patients may experience symptoms such as increased leucorrhea, yellow color or blood streaks. For treatment, Baofukang suppository, Xiaomi suppository, anti-metritis tablets and other drugs can be used according to the doctor's advice. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid stimulation of sexual life and review the cervical condition regularly.

2. Cervical gland cyst

Cervical gland cyst, also known as Knott's cyst, is a retention cyst formed by obstruction of cervical gland duct. When the number of cysts is large or the size is large, the cervix may feel hard to palpation. Most patients have no obvious symptoms and occasionally experience increased leucorrhea. Smaller cysts do not require special treatment. Laser or cryotherapy can be considered for larger cysts, and cervical adenocystostomy can be performed if necessary.

3. Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a serious cause of cervical hardness, and persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus is the main cause. Infiltration of cancer tissue will cause the cervix to be as hard as stone, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as irregular vaginal bleeding and foul-smelling discharge. Diagnosis requires cervical biopsy, and treatment options include extensive hysterectomy, radiation therapy, etc. Early detection has a better prognosis.

4. Cervical hypertrophy

Long-term chronic inflammation or mucus retention deep in the cervical glands can lead to cervical hypertrophy and hardening. Patients may complain of pain in the lumbosacral region, a sinking feeling, and purulent leucorrhea. Treatment needs to be targeted at the primary cause of the disease, and Chinese patent medicines such as Fuke Qianjin Tablets and Jingangteng Capsules can be used. Antibiotic treatment is required when combined infections occur.

5. Changes in hormone levels

The decrease in estrogen levels in perimenopausal women may cause cervical tissue to shrink and harden, which is a physiological change. Usually no special treatment is needed, but it needs to be differentiated from pathological cervical hardness. Keeping the vulva clean and supplementing with phytoestrogens appropriately can help relieve related discomforts. It is recommended to undergo cervical cancer screening every year.

If you find that your cervix is ​​hard, you should seek medical examination promptly and get targeted treatment after the cause is clarified. In daily life, you need to pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and dry, avoid unclean sex, and have a regular schedule to enhance immunity. Women over 30 years old are recommended to undergo regular combined cervical TCT and HPV screening. HPV vaccination can effectively prevent cervical cancer. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C and folic acid, and limit the intake of high-fat foods.