Patient's question:
Doctor:I have had yellow discharge for the past one or two months, without any pain or discomfort. I went to see a doctor, who said I have mild cervical erosion, with a small erosion area but deep depth, and there are surface elevations. The discharge test showed no bacterial infection, and white blood cells were normal. The doctor prescribed Jieryin liquid and Zhimiling for me. However, the doctor said that it is impossible to cure this condition and can only be controlled with medication. I am so scared—what does it mean that it cannot be cured? To what extent is it considered normal when medication controls it? Will this condition affect my sexual life and fertility? I am truly in panic. Will I have to live under the shadow of this disease for my entire life? Doctor, I look forward to your reply.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to the situation you mentioned, as long as active treatment is carried out, it will not affect fertility, and it will also be completely cured. Some people believe that cervical erosion treated with physical therapy methods (such as laser) may lead to infertility, which is actually an incorrect view. Cervical erosion itself can lead to infertility and definitely requires treatment. However, if it is severe erosion, using medication for treatment may be costly, time-consuming, and labor-intensive (if it is moderate to severe erosion, clinical experience shows that treatment may take 2 to 3 months, and some people with a good response may recover quickly, while others may need a longer time). Therefore, for patients with severe cervical erosion who have not been able to conceive, it is recommended to adopt physical therapy methods such as laser treatment, which is fast-acting. When undergoing treatment, it is important to inform the doctor of your fertility requirements and have the procedure performed shallowly to ensure it does not affect the function of the cervix. Even in cases of cervical adhesion, it can be resolved by a simple procedure.