Patient's question:
During colposcopy, cervical inflammation was observed, with white cloudy appearance on the acetate surface, and partial non-staining in the iodine test. What does this mean? Colposcopy revealed cervical inflammation?Doctor's answer:
The normal cervical surface is composed of squamous epithelium containing glycogen, which can be stained by iodine. After erosion, it is replaced by non-glycogen-containing columnar epithelium, which does not change color when exposed to iodine. Cervical erosion is essentially just one manifestation of chronic cervical inflammation. It is often caused by local trauma and long-term inflammatory reactions. Various vaginal infections can lead to and exacerbate the recurrence of erosion. If the sexual partner has issues, both should be treated simultaneously to prevent cross-infection. Drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to clean the urinary tract, thereby avoiding urinary tract infections. There are many treatment methods for erosion, such as suppositories, lotions, microwave therapy, electrocautery, O'Lock, self-setting knife, LEEP knife, and so on.