How to diagnose whether you have cervical erosion? Three steps to scientifically diagnose cervical erosion

The cervix is ​​the channel connecting the outside world to the uterus, and is an important line of defense to prevent pathogens and microorganisms from entering. However, it is vulnerable to various pathogens and can cause cervical erosion. Long-term chronic mechanical stimulation is also the main cause of cervical erosion. Frequent sexual intercourse, childbirth, and abortion surgery may damage the cervix, and bacterial invasion can lead to chronic inflammation, which manifests as cervical erosion. So how to diagnose cervical erosion?

1. Routine gynecological examination

Routine gynecological examinations mainly include two aspects: routine leucorrhea testing. If the patient has vaginitis, it should be determined what kind of pathogen is the cause of the infection; cervical examination, such as understanding the size, shape, texture of the cervix and the thickness of the cervical canal, and performing cervical smear cytology examination, which is to apply 3%-5% acetic acid solution on the cervical smear. The reaction of the cervical epithelium to acetic acid and the biopsy results of the white lesion area can not only assist in the diagnosis of cervical erosion, but also effectively screen for cervical cancer.

2. TCT examination

The so-called TCT test, namely liquid-based thin-layer cell test, is mainly used to exclude cervical erosion cancer. It analyzes cervical secretions at the cellular level to understand whether there is a possibility of suspected malignant lesions. The detection rate of cervical cancer cells can be as high as nearly 100%, and it is more sensitive to microbial infections of certain precancerous lesions.

3. Colposcopy

Colposcopy mainly involves magnifying the cervix 20 to 40 times, visually understanding the condition of the cervix with the naked eye, and observing changes in the cervical epithelium with the aid of iodine and vinegar to assist in the diagnosis of cervical erosion. It also examines the condition of the vulva, vagina, and uterus to determine the severity of cervical erosion and whether the lesions involve the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity.