What should I do if I have mild cervical erosion?

Patient's question:

Mild cervical erosion
No itching
Leukorrhea test showed no trichomonas or other pathogens, but there were more bacteria. (No history of miscarriage, no extramarital sex, currently having regular marital sex. Additionally, personal hygiene is not well-maintained. Not paying attention to cleaning the external genitalia, and hygiene during the menstrual period is not very frequent.)

Doctor's answer:

Cervical erosion generally has three types: mild, moderate, and severe. If the woman is of childbearing age and has mild cervical erosion with no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. There are some physiological factors that can cause erosion. If it is moderate to severe erosion, it is essential to get a definitive diagnosis from a formal hospital to rule out cervical cancer before undergoing physical therapy. Currently, the most commonly used methods include microwave, laser, cryotherapy, and radiofrequency ablation. These treatments are quite effective. Generally, one session may be sufficient, but sometimes two sessions are needed.
Medication is suitable for patients with small erosion areas, superficial inflammatory infiltration, or limited conditions. Local application of 25% silver nitrate or chromic acid is used for local corrosion. Before medication, the vagina should be flushed, and then dried with dry cotton balls. Cotton balls should be used to protect the normal vaginal mucosa. Medication can also be used as Aipu therapy for local application (preferably performed by a doctor) or by inserting vaginal suppositories. Medication is mainly suitable for non-pregnant women with mild to moderate cervical erosion, but the treatment course is generally long, and the cost is higher.
Many herbal powder preparations also have a certain therapeutic effect, but they should be avoided during menstruation and pregnancy.
Sexual intercourse and should be avoided after medication.
No medication should be used for a long period of time: especially in the vaginal environment, long-term medication can easily lead to candidal vaginitis, which is an imbalance of the flora. Therefore, long-term medication is not recommended for severe cervical erosion, and even if it is used long-term, it will not improve the condition. It is better to clear the inflammation first and then undergo physical therapy.