How does second-degree cervical erosion heal by itself?

Written by Liu Jian Wei
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 17, 2024
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In general, if one hopes for cervical erosion to heal on its own, it might take a long time and the effects might not be very clear. Therefore, if cervical erosion is found to be severe, it is recommended that the patient visits the obstetrics and gynecology clinic of the local hospital. If necessary, physical therapy or anti-inflammatory treatment may be needed to treat the cervical erosion. Generally, after clinical treatment, most patients with cervical erosion will receive effective treatment. If cervical erosion repeatedly persists and does not heal, it is advised for the patient to promptly identify the reasons causing it to persist and seek timely symptomatic treatment.

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Is cervical erosion surgery painful?

Cervical erosion surgery, if you are afraid of pain, can generally be performed painlessly. The method of cervical erosion surgery depends on the approach used. Methods like laser, electrocoagulation, and cryocondensation typically do not pose major issues. During the surgery, patients may feel discomfort or a burning sensation, but these are generally tolerable and most patients handle them well. For patients with severe cervical erosion, electrosurgical loop excision surgery might cause more significant pain. If worried about pain, patients can opt for a non-invasive loop excision surgery. Therefore, patients who are particularly sensitive to pain can request their doctors to perform a painless surgery, which does not cause suffering, and is generally bearable and free from fear for most patients.

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Does cervical erosion hurt?

Cervical erosion is not considered a disease and does not cause pain. If there is pelvic inflammation, some people may experience chronic pelvic pain, a sense of heaviness, or lower back pain. Issues with the cervix generally do not lead to noticeable symptoms. Some may have increased discharge or contact bleeding, which usually indicates a concurrent infection. In such cases, screening for precancerous cervical lesions and bacterial vaginosis tests should be conducted. Treatment should be based on the specific condition to be targeted. Simple cervical erosion does not require any treatment.

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Can you swim with cervical erosion?

Cervical erosion can swim because simple cervical erosion is not a disease itself, it does not need to be concerned about, and does not need attention. Since it is not a disease, there are no prohibitions, including no dietary restrictions; you can eat anything and engage in activities like swimming or other aspects of life, such as sexual activity, etc. Because cervical erosion is not a disease, there's no need to worry about it; don't be anxious about whether you have cervical erosion. Routine check-ups for pre-cancerous cervical lesions and checking for any abnormal vaginal discharge are sufficient.

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Can you swim with cervical erosion?

Cervical erosion is permissible for swimming because cervical erosion itself is not considered a disease; it is merely a physiological condition, a normal physiological phenomenon in young women. Cervical erosion is due to high estrogen levels in young people, leading to the proliferation and externalization of columnar epithelium, which is a normal state. It does not affect daily life, including swimming. As long as the water quality in the swimming pool meets health standards and does not lead to infections, normal daily activities can be carried out. Therefore, there is no need to be overly concerned about cervical erosion detected during a physical examination.

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Causes of cervical erosion

Cervical erosion is considered a physiological phenomenon, not a disease. It is part of the normal anatomical structure of females, characterized by a more apparent red appearance of the columnar epithelium on the cervix. This is due to the relatively high levels of estrogen in young women, which causes the columnar epithelium to evert from the cervical canal, resulting in a vigorous growth of the epithelium, and thus the red, erosion-like appearance. This is normal, and as age increases, the columnar epithelium gradually moves inward and is covered by squamous epithelium, resulting in a smooth appearance of the cervix.