Patient's question:
I have had cervical erosion since a very young age, and it has been about 8 or 9 years now. There was no discomfort during this period, just a bit more discharge than usual. Yesterday afternoon, I suddenly felt pain in my lower left abdomen. Today, I went for a thorough examination, and the results are... is it serious? The doctor also said that I need to have a cervical cancer screening after the inflammation subsides. I feel so sad??Doctor's answer:
Cervical cyst is a type of chronic cervicitis and a common gynecological disease. Women with cervical cysts often experience increased vaginal discharge, which is mucopurulent in nature. The irritation from vaginal discharge can lead to external genital itching and burning sensation. Symptoms may also include intermenstrual bleeding and skin peeling after sexual intercourse. Cervical cancer screening is a routine examination required for women over 35, so there is no need to worry. Generally, HPV and TCT tests are conducted. HPV is a test to detect high-risk viral infections that may cause cervical lesions and cervical cancer. TCT is a test to examine how cervical cells change abnormally under the effect of blood-borne pathogens.