How is cervical erosion treated?

Written by Wang Jing Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Updated on January 21, 2025

00:00

00:00

Cervical erosion is not considered a disease, so there is no need for any treatment for cervical erosion, including the use of anti-inflammatory drugs or various physical therapies such as laser, microwave, LEEP, etc. Simple cervical erosion is just a physiological condition, and routine cervical precancerous lesion screening is necessary. If there are no precancerous cervical lesions, and if the usual secretions are normal without abnormal odor or itching, then no treatment is needed if there is no infection.

Other Voices

home-news-image

Written by Liu Jian Wei

Obstetrics and Gynecology

49sec

home-news-image

How does second-degree cervical erosion heal by itself?

In general, if one hopes for cervical erosion to heal on its own, it might take a long time and the effects might not be very clear. Therefore, if cervical erosion is found to be severe, it is recommended that the patient visits the obstetrics and gynecology clinic of the local hospital. If necessary, physical therapy or anti-inflammatory treatment may be needed to treat the cervical erosion. Generally, after clinical treatment, most patients with cervical erosion will receive effective treatment. If cervical erosion repeatedly persists and does not heal, it is advised for the patient to promptly identify the reasons causing it to persist and seek timely symptomatic treatment.

home-news-image

Written by Jia Rui

Obstetrics and Gynecology

1min 3sec

home-news-image

How many days of hospitalization for cervical erosion surgery?

The decision should be made based on the condition of the illness. Generally, patients with mild conditions do not need hospitalization, while those with severe conditions usually require a hospital stay of about three to seven days. Cervical erosion is a common gynecological disease in women, related to increased estrogen levels, and is a common symptom during the reproductive age. A few patients may experience an increase in vaginal discharge that is yellowish or even pus-like, and severe cases can lead to bleeding after intercourse. If the patient has no symptoms and the cervical cancer screening is normal, treatment is generally not necessary. However, if the patient experiences an abnormal increase in vaginal discharge or contact bleeding, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Post-surgery, it is advisable to take oral anti-inflammatory medication for three to five days to prevent infection.

home-news-image

Written by Tao Zhong E

Obstetrics and Gynecology

1min 9sec

home-news-image

Cervical erosion is classified into several grades.

Cervical erosion is generally divided into three grades: Grade 1 cervical erosion refers to erosion covering less than one-third of the total cervical area, which is also called mild erosion. Grade 2 erosion, also known as moderate-to-severe erosion, refers to the erosion covering about two-thirds of the total area, which is considered moderate, being the middle grade of erosion. Grade 3 cervical erosion is the last and most severe grade, also known as severe erosion. In this case, the erosive area exceeds two-thirds of the entire cervical area, and may even involve the entire cervix. This condition is generally more serious and typically requires examination including a TCT (ThinPrep Cytologic Test) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) co-screening to investigate the possibility of cervical lesions. Further assessments might include a colposcopy or localized treatment, as severe erosion could lead to symptoms like contact bleeding and increased discharge that need to be addressed.

home-news-image

Written by Wang Jing Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

44sec

home-news-image

Cervical erosion grade one

Cervical erosion of the first degree simply means that the area of cervical erosion is not very large. Cervical erosion of the second degree is also a physiological phenomenon and doesn’t need to be overly concerned about. As long as the screening results for precancerous cervical lesions are normal, and there is no contact bleeding or infection in the discharge, it's not a problem. Simple cervical erosion is just a physiological phenomenon, as young women naturally have higher levels of estrogen, and their columnar epithelium is prone to eversion. It is a physiological state and should not be treated as a disease.

home-news-image

Written by Wang Jing Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

38sec

home-news-image

Does cervical erosion cause itching?

Simple cervical erosion does not cause itching symptoms. Since cervical erosion is not a disease, if itching occurs, there are other problems involved. For example, some people experience itching due to inflammation of the vulva and vagina, which requires routine checks for vaginal bacteriology, classification of inflammation, and selection of targeted medications for treatment; others might have itching due to allergies, such as allergies to underwear, sanitary pads, or even semen; and there are also cases involving issues like vulvar lichen sclerosus.