How to check for cervical erosion?

Written by Sun Shan Shan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Whether there is cervical erosion needs to be assessed through a gynecological examination at the hospital, involving the use of a vaginal speculum, similar to checking for erosion in the right eye. Cervical erosion is physiological, especially during puberty under the effect of estrogen, leading to the enlargement of the cervix. The cervical canal mucosal tissue migrates outward, and the squamocolumnar junction moves outward, resulting in this condition. The surface of the cervix appears granular and pink, similar to what is observed as erosion in the right eye. As estrogen levels decline after menopause, the cervix shrinks and some of the erosions may disappear. It is recommended that women of childbearing age with cervical erosion undergo further cervical cancer screening.

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What are the symptoms of cervical erosion?

Simple cervical erosion is not considered a disease, so there are no symptoms associated with cervical erosion itself. However, if the cervical erosion is due to inflammation, resulting in a large affected area, abnormal secretions, or contact bleeding, then treatment must be aimed at addressing the infection. All women, regardless of whether they have cervical erosion, should undergo routine screening for precancerous cervical lesions. The decision on whether to treat and what treatment to opt for should be based on the presence or absence of precancerous cervical lesions or cervical vaginal inflammation.

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How to check for cervical erosion?

Whether there is cervical erosion needs to be assessed through a gynecological examination at the hospital, involving the use of a vaginal speculum, similar to checking for erosion in the right eye. Cervical erosion is physiological, especially during puberty under the effect of estrogen, leading to the enlargement of the cervix. The cervical canal mucosal tissue migrates outward, and the squamocolumnar junction moves outward, resulting in this condition. The surface of the cervix appears granular and pink, similar to what is observed as erosion in the right eye. As estrogen levels decline after menopause, the cervix shrinks and some of the erosions may disappear. It is recommended that women of childbearing age with cervical erosion undergo further cervical cancer screening.

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Is cervical erosion surgery painful?

Cervical erosion surgery, if you are afraid of pain, can generally be performed painlessly. The method of cervical erosion surgery depends on the approach used. Methods like laser, electrocoagulation, and cryocondensation typically do not pose major issues. During the surgery, patients may feel discomfort or a burning sensation, but these are generally tolerable and most patients handle them well. For patients with severe cervical erosion, electrosurgical loop excision surgery might cause more significant pain. If worried about pain, patients can opt for a non-invasive loop excision surgery. Therefore, patients who are particularly sensitive to pain can request their doctors to perform a painless surgery, which does not cause suffering, and is generally bearable and free from fear for most patients.

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cervical erosion symptoms

Cervical erosion does not belong to any disease, and therefore, it does not cause any symptoms or consequences. If there are symptoms, then there are other issues. For instance, if there is bleeding, one must consider whether there are precancerous lesions of the cervix, severe inflammation of the cervix, or inflammatory issues of the uterus, among others. If there is abnormal discharge that is excessive, yellowing, itchy, or has an unusual odor, it is necessary to consider the presence of vaginal inflammation or cervical inflammation, rather than cervical erosion. Regular physical examinations and cervical cancer screenings are sufficient.

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Is cervical erosion prone to pregnancy?

Cervical erosion, if not severe, generally does not affect pregnancy. However, if cervical erosion continues to worsen, leading to chronic inflammation of the uterus, it is likely to result in infertility. Timely treatment can be administered, and once disease symptoms are controlled, it is possible to become pregnant again. Treatment methods such as LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) with blue light can be used to effectively alleviate the symptoms of cervical erosion. Cleansing with traditional Chinese medicine can also have a certain therapeutic effect on alleviating cervical erosion.