What tests should be done for cervical erosion? Causes and examination items of cervical erosion in women

Cervical erosion is a common gynecological disease. It will greatly affect conception and pregnancy. Depending on the severity, women need to undergo relevant active treatment before conception. What are the causes of cervical erosion and what examinations should be done for cervical erosion?

1. Causes of cervical erosion

1. Frequent artificial abortions

Some young women do not take proper safety measures during intimate activities before marriage, resulting in frequent artificial abortions, which damages the cervix and makes it difficult to resist the invasion of bacteria, causing inflammation. Inflammation stimulates the secretion in women's bodies, and the cervix will form erosion if it is soaked in this secretion for a long time. In addition, gynecological surgeries such as cervical dilation and curettage can also damage the cervix.

2. Unhealthy sex life

At present, young people generally accept premarital sex, and due to the lack of sexual knowledge, they will lead to unhealthy sex life. Young people are physically strong and think that high-intensity sex life is very stimulating, and sex more than 4 times a week can easily cause the disease. This is because the male genitals have multiple contacts with the female cervix for a long time, stimulating the cervix and putting a lot of pressure on the cervix. In addition, if the male genitals are not cleaned well, more and more germs will be brought into the female body, which will cause the disease over time. In addition, too many sexual partners and too early sex are also reasons that cannot be underestimated.

3. Unhygienic sex life

Women who have never had sex have fewer chances to get germs into their bodies because of the protection of their hymen, and their vaginal environment is cleaner. Women who have had sex are more susceptible to germs because they no longer have the protection of their hymen. Some men do not pay attention to the hygiene of their sex lives. During intimacy, germs can enter the female cervix along with the male's genitals, causing inflammation. In addition, women who already have this symptom will have their cervical erosion expanded, causing deeper erosion. Here, it is recommended that women, for their own health, urge men to do the necessary cleaning before intimacy.

4. Excessive cleaning

Some women overreact to the hygiene of their private parts and like to use cleaning lotions or soap to clean the vulva and vagina. In fact, this is just a psychological effect. The female vagina has a self-protection mode. Under the stimulation of female hormones, it produces acidic secretions, which can prevent the growth of bacteria. However, if you use inappropriate lotions or soaps to clean, it will destroy this protection mode, allowing bacteria to break through and eventually damage the cervix.

5. Related to the menstrual cycle

This disease is related to the menstrual cycle. Studies have shown that the disease rate is 85.55% in people with a menstrual cycle longer than 28 days, and the disease rate is 35.55% in people with a menstrual cycle less than 20 days.

2. Examination of cervical erosion

1. Conduct iodine experiment

The use of iodine for testing is not only highly accurate, but also simple, convenient and inexpensive. This method mainly involves applying 3%-5% acetic acid solution on the cervix and observing the reaction of the cervical epithelium with the naked eye. If white lesions appear, samples can be taken from the area for testing.

2. Gynecological examination

Many women choose this method to determine whether they have the disease. The focus of the examination is on various aspects of the cervix, including its shape and size, texture, whether there is bleeding, whether the cervical canal is normal, etc. A detailed examination of the vagina, vulva, fallopian tubes, ovaries, etc. will also be performed to determine whether a woman has the disease.

3. Cervical biopsy

Doctors use this test mainly to find out whether a patient has cervical cancer.

4. Cervical smear cytology examination

This method is relatively direct and very effective, and is a must-check item in gynecological examinations.

5. Colposcopy

This type of examination can make up for the deficiencies of naked eye observation and can detect potential lesions. By using this method to detect suspicious areas, the accuracy of the test results can be improved.

We all know about the disease of cervical erosion in women, which is related to many of their lifestyle habits.