What is the cause of cervical erosion?

Cervical erosion is not a real "disease" but a normal phenomenon of cell replacement on the surface of the cervix. Usually there is no need to worry too much, but if accompanied by abnormal symptoms, you should seek medical attention promptly.

Many women are nervous about "cervical erosion", but this term is not completely accurate. Medically, it is more likely to be called "cervical columnar epithelial ectopia", which is related to the outward migration of columnar epithelial cells on the surface of the cervix. It may be affected by many factors, including physiological changes, fluctuations in hormone levels, and external stimuli such as sexual life and inflammation.

From the specific cause, hormone fluctuations are an important factor. For example, during puberty, pregnancy, and the use of hormonal drugs, the estrogen level is high, which can easily cause the columnar epithelium to move out to the surface of the cervix. Long-term chronic inflammatory stimulation, such as repeated gynecological infections, may also cause damage to the cervix, and excessive or unhygienic sex will further increase friction and irritation in the cervix, increasing the possibility of problems. Excessive cleaning of the cervix or the use of irritating washes may disrupt the balance of normal flora, thereby inducing local inflammation.

You should pay attention to maintaining healthy living habits, avoid frequent use of irritating cleaning products, and especially choose gentle methods when caring for your private parts. Maintaining hygiene during sex and using safety protection measures can not only reduce infection, but also reduce the risk of cervical irritation. In addition, if you find abnormal leucorrhea, contact bleeding, or lower abdominal discomfort, you should go to the hospital for examination in time so that you can accurately judge the situation and take scientific treatment.