Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have a good friend who is a doctor. I have moderate cervical erosion, but she said I am too young now (21 years old) and only need medication without physical therapy, because physical methods may cause infertility. Is that true? She prescribed Augmentin suppositories for me. She said it will take a few courses to heal, is that really the case? I want to know if medication can completely cure moderate cases. Because I have read too much online, I am a bit confused, so I am asking myself, please help! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Some people believe that physical therapy methods for cervical erosion (such as laser) may lead to infertility, which is actually an incorrect viewpoint. Cervical erosion itself can cause infertility and definitely requires treatment. However, if the erosion is severe, using medication for treatment may be costly, time-consuming, and require a lot of effort (if the erosion is moderate to severe, clinical experience shows that treatment typically takes 2 to 3 months; some people with a good response may heal faster, while others may need more time). Therefore, it is recommended for patients with severe cervical erosion who have not been able to conceive to adopt physical therapy methods such as laser. This method is fast-acting, and during treatment, you should inform the doctor about your fertility needs, ensuring the laser is applied shallowly enough to not affect the function of the cervix. Even if there is cervical adhesion, it can be treated by passing a catheter through it. As for your friend, since he is a doctor, he should be very clear about this principle.