Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India
Neha Garg works at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India. The author has recently published a manuscript entitled 'Comparison of the Predictive Value of Transvaginal Cervical Length at 11-14 Weeks and at 20-22 Weeks of Gestation in Preterm Labour' with us.
Research Article
Clinical Study of Tranexamic Acid in Treatment of Cervical Ectopy-An
Institutional Experience
Author(s): Neha Garg*
Background: Cervical ectopy is a common entity among women attending gynaecological OPD for various complaints which itself could be the cause or present otherwise. The treatment modalities currently available are electrocoagulation, cry cauterization, laser cauterization, and drug treatment. Most of these procedures require a high learning curve, associated with side-effects, and are costly. Furthermore, routine treatment for ectopy has long been debated and there are no current guidelines for the same. Tranexamic acid, with its easy applicability, availability, and minimal costs could be an effective alternative.
Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of topical tranexamic acid for the treatment of cervix erosion.
Methodology: A total of 75 cases of cervical erosion were taken who satisfi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-10932.20.10.525