Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a gynecological examination because of discomfort between my legs and abnormal vaginal discharge. I had several additional tests done, and the doctor said I have cervical erosion and inflammation in the cervix.Doctor's answer:
Cervical erosion is the most common local feature during the inflammatory process of chronic cervical inflammation. The red lesions on the cervix surface are the result of squamous epithelium shedding, being replaced by columnar epithelium, and the exposure of subepithelial blood vessels. The erosion surface has a clear boundary with the surrounding normal squamous epithelium. Since it is not true erosion, it is also called "pseuderosion." Depending on the degree of inflammation and the growth rate of columnar epithelium, cervical erosion can manifest in three types. This is the most common form of chronic cervical inflammation, characterized by a fine-grained red area at the vaginal part of the cervix. In fact, having cervical inflammation is not frightening, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as treatment is timely in the early stages, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovery are very high.