Document Type
Original Article
Abstract
Background: In a condition described as cervical ectopy, glandular cells (also known as collumner epithelium) from the "inside" of the cervical canal are found on the "outside" of the vaginal section of the cervix. Autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) has gained popularity in the disciplines of orthopedics, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, and aesthetic surgery during the last few years. PRP, a platelet concentration, includes many growth factors that significantly aid tissue repair.
Patients and Methods: This observational research was carried out on 40 women attend to Gynecological Clinic at Al-Hussein Hospital and 6th of October Hospital. All the women present with symptomatic cervical erosion and diagnosed cervical ectopy by vaginal examination. The duration of the study ranged from 24-30 months.
Results: (40%) of women showed marked improvement while (35%) of women not improved at all. There were (22.5%) showed decrease in the lesion size to 1-2 cm and only (2.5%) showed decrease in the lesion size to 2-3 cm.
Conclusion: The current study's findings suggested that PRP, particularly for the smaller lesions, may become the preferred therapy for cervical ectopy in symptomatic women.
Keywords
Platelet Rich Plasma, Cervix, Cervical Ectopy.
Subject Area
Obstetrics and Gynecology
How to Cite This Article
Elabd, Hadeer Essam Abo Elusr; Mohamed, Nahed Hussien; and Wahed, Rania Mahfouz Abdel
(2023)
"Using Platelet Rich Plasma for The Treatment of Cervical Ectopy,"
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal: Vol. 4:
Iss.
9, Article 39.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2682-339X.2040
