Do cervical cysts require surgery?

Cervical cysts do not require surgery in most cases. Surgical intervention may only be considered in special circumstances such as large cysts or infection. Cervical cysts are mostly retention cysts formed by blockage of cervical glands and are benign lesions.

Smaller cervical cysts usually have no obvious symptoms and are often discovered incidentally during gynecological examinations. These cysts grow slowly and rarely become malignant, and changes can be monitored through regular gynecological examinations. Keeping the vulva clean on a daily basis and avoiding excessive vaginal douching can help reduce inflammation and irritation. If the cyst is complicated by cervicitis, you can use Baofukang suppository, Xiaomi suppository and other drugs to control inflammation according to the doctor's advice, or use physical therapy such as laser and freezing to promote the smoothness of glandular ducts.

When the diameter of the cyst exceeds 3 cm and causes intercourse bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge or recurrent infection, hysteroscopic cyst electroresection or LEEP knife resection may be required. For patients with severe cervical hypertrophy or precancerous lesions, cervical conization should be selected based on pathological results. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 1-2 months after surgery, bathing and sexual intercourse should be prohibited until the wound heals, and cervical recovery should be reviewed regularly.

It is recommended to perform gynecological examination and cervical TCT screening every 6-12 months, especially those with HPV infection need to strengthen follow-up. If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, persistent lower abdominal pain or odorous secretions, you should seek medical advice promptly. Choose cotton underwear every day and change it frequently. Avoid using alkaline lotions to rinse the vagina. Moderate exercise to enhance immunity can help prevent secondary infection of cysts.