Is It Necessary to Cauterize Cervical Erosion?

Hello! Today we will discuss an important topic that concerns many women: is it necessary to cauterize cervical erosion? I am Anastasia, an obstetrician-gynecologist, and I will try to provide a detailed answer to this question, which is often asked after a gynecological examination.

What Is Cervical Erosion?

Cervical erosion is tissue damage, usually an ulcer, caused by trauma or other external factors. However, in most cases, when people refer to "erosion," they are actually talking about ectopy of cylindrical epithelium, which is a variant of normal. In such cases, there is no need for cauterization, coagulation, or freezing of tissues, as this is not considered a pathology.

When Is Treatment for Cervical Erosion Necessary?

Treatment is only required if signs of cervical dysplasia — a precancerous condition — are present. To diagnose dysplasia, the following studies are conducted:

• Cytology — determines the cellular composition of the cervix and allows for the detection of changes in the cells.
• Human papillomavirus test — the virus is the main risk factor for the development of cervical cancer.
• Colposcopy — helps visually assess the condition of the cervix and identify areas with abnormal changes.

How Is Treatment Carried Out?

If a biopsy confirms the presence of dysplasia, treatment for the cervix is prescribed, which may include coagulation or other methods. However, until this point, if you do not have dysplasia, the human papillomavirus, or abnormal findings from colposcopy, no treatment is necessary.

Ectopy as a Normal Variant

You may have ectopy of cylindrical epithelium, which is not accompanied by dysplasia and does not require treatment. In such cases, it is necessary to simply monitor the condition of the cervix through regular visits to a gynecologist.

I hope this information has been helpful to you. Follow my page to learn more about women's health. Thank you for your attention, and see you again soon!

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Is It Necessary to Cauterize Cervical Erosion: Important Information for Women

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Learn when cervical erosion needs treatment and how to properly diagnose it using cytology, the human papillomavirus test, and colposcopy.