What causes cervical erosion?

Written by Li Li Jie
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on May 04, 2025
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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.

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How to check for cervical erosion?

Whether there is cervical erosion needs to be assessed through a gynecological examination at the hospital, involving the use of a vaginal speculum, similar to checking for erosion in the right eye. Cervical erosion is physiological, especially during puberty under the effect of estrogen, leading to the enlargement of the cervix. The cervical canal mucosal tissue migrates outward, and the squamocolumnar junction moves outward, resulting in this condition. The surface of the cervix appears granular and pink, similar to what is observed as erosion in the right eye. As estrogen levels decline after menopause, the cervix shrinks and some of the erosions may disappear. It is recommended that women of childbearing age with cervical erosion undergo further cervical cancer screening.

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Cervical erosion grade one

Cervical erosion of the first degree simply means that the area of cervical erosion is not very large. Cervical erosion of the second degree is also a physiological phenomenon and doesn’t need to be overly concerned about. As long as the screening results for precancerous cervical lesions are normal, and there is no contact bleeding or infection in the discharge, it's not a problem. Simple cervical erosion is just a physiological phenomenon, as young women naturally have higher levels of estrogen, and their columnar epithelium is prone to eversion. It is a physiological state and should not be treated as a disease.

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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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Does cervical erosion cause itching?

Simple cervical erosion does not cause itching symptoms. Since cervical erosion is not a disease, if itching occurs, there are other problems involved. For example, some people experience itching due to inflammation of the vulva and vagina, which requires routine checks for vaginal bacteriology, classification of inflammation, and selection of targeted medications for treatment; others might have itching due to allergies, such as allergies to underwear, sanitary pads, or even semen; and there are also cases involving issues like vulvar lichen sclerosus.

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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.