Patient's question:
Female, 42 years old, has been feeling unwell for a while. She has been experiencing occasional vaginal bleeding, which has become more frequent. She also has excessive discharge with a strong odor. She underwent a TCT test and found it to be cervical erosion. Can cervical erosion of moderate severity be treated with medication?Doctor's answer:
From your description, cervical erosion is caused by cervical epithelial metaplasia, and this condition is generally not very effective with medication. However, it can be temporarily untreated after childbirth. It is recommended to wait and see for now. Moderate erosion can be treated with cryotherapy or laser, or it can be left untreated for the time being. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, keep the room well-ventilated, and drink plenty of hot water.