Patient's question:
I had a gynecological examination at the hospital this month and was found to have moderate cervical erosion. I'm only 20 years old this year. After the doctor performed three local treatments on me, he recommended a minimally invasive LEEP surgery, saying it could cure it in one go. However, I'm very worried, especially since I'm so young, I'm afraid it might affect my fertility in the future or leave behind long-term complications. Can medication be used instead?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of cervical erosion first requires a cervical smear to rule out precancerous lesions. Then, a careful etiological examination of cervical secretions should be conducted to determine the causative agent. If necessary, pathogen culture + drug sensitivity tests can be performed to identify the most sensitive medications for treatment. Medication treatment includes local and systemic approaches. However, for moderate to severe cervical erosion, physical therapy is generally more effective. Examples include laser, microwave, BOM light, and electrocautery. If the patient is not pregnant, medication treatment should still be preferred to avoid adverse consequences. Physical therapy must be performed under the operation of an experienced gynecologist. In addition to medication treatment for cervical erosion,