How to treat female cervical erosion? Three major treatments are recommended for female cervical erosion

Cervical erosion is a common uterine disease in women. The best treatment method varies according to the degree of erosion. For example, women of childbearing age with mild cervical erosion who do not have any symptoms do not need treatment. Severe patients must be treated.

When cervical erosion reaches moderate to severe erosion, it is necessary to get a diagnosis in a regular hospital to exclude cervical cancer and then do some physical therapy. Currently, microwave, laser, cryotherapy, and radiofrequency ablation are more commonly used. From a clinical point of view, these therapies are more effective. According to the doctor, these physical therapies are generally only needed once, or twice at most. In addition, there are many local treatment methods, such as drug therapy, physical therapy, surgical treatment, etc. Female friends can learn more about them.

(1) Drug treatment:

Experts say that physical therapy is suitable for patients with a small erosion area and shallow inflammatory infiltration. Antibiotics can be used for local application, such as metronidazole, sulfonamides, and furazolidone. Traditional Chinese medicine is widely used in the treatment of cervical erosion in clinical practice, and the effect is also good. Some prescriptions and formulas are often used, processed into powder or suppositories, placed on cotton balls, and applied to the eroded surface. Generally, the medicine is applied twice a week. During the treatment, there is more yellow vaginal discharge, but there should be no odor. The treatment usually starts after the menstruation is over, and the medicine is applied continuously for one month, and it is discontinued during the menstrual period.

(2) Physical therapy:

It is understood that physical therapy is a widely used treatment method with the advantages of short treatment course and good efficacy. It is suitable for patients with large erosion area and deep inflammatory infiltration. Commonly used methods include electric ironing, laser therapy, and cryotherapy.

The electric ironing method should be performed within 3 to 7 days after the menstruation is over. During treatment, the electric iron head is placed in contact with the eroded surface and slightly pressed, moving back and forth from the inside to the outside until it slightly exceeds the eroded surface. After the operation, 1% gentian violet is applied to the wound surface. The patient will have more vaginal secretions within 2 to 3 days, and there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding within 2 weeks. After 2 to 3 weeks, the wound surface will shed scabs and the squamous epithelium will begin to repair.

Laser treatment uses laser to carbonize and scab the eroded tissue. The scab falls off about 3 weeks after the operation, and new squamous epithelium grows on the wound surface. There is also a lot of vaginal discharge after laser treatment.

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen as a cooling source and uses a rapid cooling device to freeze, necrotize, and fall off the eroded tissue. There is little bleeding after the operation, but there is a lot of vaginal discharge, which generally lasts for 2 to 3 weeks. The necrotic tissue falls off in 6 weeks, and the wound heals in 8 weeks.

Experts remind that the vulva, vagina, and cervix should be routinely disinfected before physical therapy. Since there is a lot of fluid discharge after surgery, it is necessary to keep the vulva clean and dry to prevent infection. Sexual intercourse, bathing in a tub, and vaginal douching are prohibited before the wound is completely healed, which usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. After treatment, check once a month to check the healing of the wound.

(3) Surgical treatment:

If medication and physical therapy are ineffective, or if there is cervical hypertrophy, or the erosion is deep and wide, and involves the cervical canal, the patient may consider cervical conization or total hysterectomy. However, according to experts, surgical treatment is rarely used now.

Experts say there is no absolute best treatment for cervical erosion. All treatments are relative. The best treatment for patients with cervical erosion is to see a professional doctor and choose the most suitable treatment for their condition. As a patient, you need to actively cooperate with the treatment during the treatment of cervical erosion in order to recover faster.