Patient's question:
I just went to the hospital for a check-up. The results were as follows: vaginal smear: cleanliness III, epithelial cells ±, white blood cells 3+, pus cells ±, cocci 2+, clue cells, rods, molds, trichomonas, and G Diplococcus were all circles with a plus sign. Cervical erosion diagnosis conclusion: partial squamous epithelial shedding, not yet covered by columnar epithelium. The erosion surface is red, smooth, and has a clear boundary with the surrounding normal squamous epithelium. After applying 3% acetic acid to the erosion surface, the columnar epithelium rapidly swells, turns white, and shows a typical "grape" change. This is an effective method for differentiating squamous epithelium from columnar epithelium. Squamous epithelium does not show this typical change after applying 3% acetic acid. After applying iodine solution to the cervical surface, the normal squamous epithelial areas turn brownish, while the erosion areas, covered by columnar epithelium, do not stain after applying iodine.Doctor's answer:
Cervical erosion is usually a pathological manifestation of chronic cervical inflammation. Based on the extent of the lesion, it is classified into mild, moderate, and severe degrees. Mild cervical erosion can be cured by paying attention to external genital hygiene, cleaning the vagina, applying medication to the vagina, and taking anti-inflammatory drugs if necessary. During treatment, sexual intercourse is prohibited. Moderate to severe cervical erosion should primarily be treated with physical therapy, with common methods including cryotherapy, laser therapy, and LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure), among others.