Patient's question:
At the hospital, I found out that I have cervical erosion. It sounds scary, what does erosion mean?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the occurrence of cervical erosion is caused by factors such as childbirth, miscarriage, postpartum infection, surgical operations, or mechanical irritation like sexual activity that damages the cervix, leading to the invasion of pathogens and infection. Since the penis comes into direct contact with the cervix during sexual activity, if hygiene is not maintained, bacteria can be directly introduced into the vagina, infecting the cervix. For women who already have cervical erosion, this can worsen the cervical inflammation and potentially expand the erosion area. In severe cases of cervical erosion, bleeding during sexual intercourse may occur. Therefore, whether or not a woman has cervical erosion, it is important to pay attention to sexual hygiene. Both partners should clean their external genitalia before sexual activity, and the male partner should pay attention to removing smegma.The treatment for this condition depends on the severity of cervical erosion. Generally, mild cases can be effectively treated with medication combined with topical washing. Moderate to severe cases are best treated with physical therapy, with common methods including electrocoagulation and laser therapy.