What tests can be done to diagnose cervical erosion

Cervical erosion is not an independent disease, but a manifestation of chronic cervicitis. If it is not treated in time or improperly, it will cause great harm, so early diagnosis and active treatment are very necessary. The methods for diagnosing cervical erosion mainly include the following aspects:

1. Gynecological examination

The main examinations include the size, shape, texture, thickness of the cervical canal, whether there is contact bleeding, etc., and secondly, the condition of the patient's vulva, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic lymph nodes and other parts.

2. Cervical scraping

It is a routine gynecological examination, which means taking a small amount of cell samples from the cervix, applying them on a clean glass slide, and observing them under a low-power microscope after staining. If there is any abnormality, a high-power microscope can be used for observation. This method is simple, easy, economical and effective. The whole process only takes about 3 to 6 minutes and will not cause cervical damage or pain.

3. Colposcopy

Using a microscope that magnifies the cervix, combined with light sources and filters, the cervix can be clearly examined to see if there are any lesions and the severity of the lesions. It is mainly used to examine lesions of the cervix, vagina, and vulva in the lower reproductive tract. It can also identify some benign lesions, such as polyps, inflammation, cervical hypertrophy, etc., to avoid unnecessary biopsies.

4. Tissue biopsy

Taking biopsy from suspicious areas during colposcopy can significantly improve the accuracy of biopsy, and it is also an important basis for diagnosing cervical erosion and cancer.