How to treat cervical erosion?

Written by Wang Jing Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on May 28, 2025
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Simple cervical erosion is not considered a disease, and it does not require any treatment, including any type of medication, be it traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine; nor does it require any forms of physical therapy, such as laser, microwave, or LEEP surgery, since it is not a disease, but rather a physiological condition. Young people with high levels of estrogen can normally have cervical erosion. The main thing is to regularly perform screenings for precancerous cervical changes and to check for cervical inflammation or vaginal inflammation, rather than examining and treating cervical erosion specifically.

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Is cervical erosion prone to pregnancy?

Cervical erosion, if not severe, generally does not affect pregnancy. However, if cervical erosion continues to worsen, leading to chronic inflammation of the uterus, it is likely to result in infertility. Timely treatment can be administered, and once disease symptoms are controlled, it is possible to become pregnant again. Treatment methods such as LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) with blue light can be used to effectively alleviate the symptoms of cervical erosion. Cleansing with traditional Chinese medicine can also have a certain therapeutic effect on alleviating cervical erosion.

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How to check for cervical erosion?

Firstly, women who are sexually active and have cervical erosion need to visit a hospital for further examinations such as colposcopy to check for erosion. Cervical erosion is a physiological manifestation, caused by the external migration of columnar epithelium from the cervical canal due to hormonal levels, presenting as an erosion-like appearance. Thus, this condition is also a physiological response. Once sexually active, women who have been sexually active for over two years need to regularly undergo cervical cytology testing using the human papillomavirus (HPV) and liquid-based cytology to see if there are other potential issues. If there are no problems, cervical erosion can be periodically monitored, and it's advised to avoid cold exposure, fatigue, spicy and irritating foods, and maintain cleanliness of the external genital area.

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How is cervical erosion treated?

Cervical erosion is not considered a disease, so there is no need for any treatment for cervical erosion, including the use of anti-inflammatory drugs or various physical therapies such as laser, microwave, LEEP, etc. Simple cervical erosion is just a physiological condition, and routine cervical precancerous lesion screening is necessary. If there are no precancerous cervical lesions, and if the usual secretions are normal without abnormal odor or itching, then no treatment is needed if there is no infection.

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Can cervical erosion be treated with the nine-valent vaccine?

Whether to get the nine-valent cervical cancer vaccine is unrelated to cervical erosion. The nine-valent cervical cancer vaccine is generally suitable for individuals under the age of 25. Those who are not within this age range cannot receive the nine-valent vaccine. Patients with cervical erosion should first go to the hospital for cervical cancer screening, typically involving a TCT and HPV test. TCT, also known as ThinPrep cytologic test, and HPV, known as the human papillomavirus, are used to preliminarily screen for cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Therefore, patients with cervical erosion can receive the nine-valent vaccine as long as the cervical cancer screening shows no issues and they are under the age of 25.

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What causes cervical erosion?

Firstly, there are many causes of cervical erosion, some of which are due to congenital factors. Many diseases can also cause cervical erosion, as well as multiple induced abortions. Nowadays, many young women engage in premarital sex and, not wanting children temporarily, end up having multiple induced abortions, which is a major cause of cervical erosion. Other factors include having sex too early and having too many sexual partners. If you do not want children, it is essential to take proper contraceptive measures to avoid harming your body. It is always important to maintain good hygiene habits and pay attention to hygiene before and after intercourse.