Patient's question:
I recently discovered that my white discharge has an odor and suspected it was vaginitis, but the doctor said it was cervical erosion. Hello, what is the difference between vaginitis and cervical erosion?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis or cervical erosion may both lead to an increase in secretions. In such cases, a gynecological examination is necessary, which can usually reveal the issue at a glance. Vaginitis causes vaginal congestion, redness, and swelling, with continuous secretion increase. Cervical erosion, on the other hand, involves erosion on the surface of the cervix, which also results in congestion and edema, with secretions adhering to the cervix. If there is no cervical erosion, it is important to actively treat the vaginitis. If cervical erosion is present, a cervical anti-aging examination is also required. As long as there is no precancerous lesions, excessive leukorrhea can be treated with medication.