The Symptoms and Treatments for Cervical Erosion

The most common vaginal disease is cervical erosion so if you are a female, you should definitely be aware about the various diseases relating to the female product systems and organs. The condition mentioned above pertains to the absence of the lining around the cervix. The cervix is the lining around the inside of the vaginal opening that protects the body against germs and bacteria. Without the absence of this lining, the body is prone to all sorts of uterine and vaginal infections. Furthermore the absence of lining causes the cervix to become red and swollen which makes it appear to be eroded.

The absence of this lining causes the levels of estrogen to rise rapidly as this lining is responsible to regulate the hormonal levels in the body. Hence, this can lead hormonal imbalance in the body that can cause irregular menstruation that can become the root to several other problems such as infertility. A major reason for the cause of this particular medical condition includes use of drugs, creams, medicines and patches to lower the level of estrogen. Hormonal replacement therapies are a major cause of erosion. Each woman has her own levels of estrogen and any unnatural means that are chosen to alter these estrogen levels causes problem for the female herself.

This disease is mostly seen amongst women before their menopause, as estrogen levels are high during the time period when a female is menstruating. When a woman reaches menopause, estrogen levels begin to fall and hence such a condition doesn't occur with them.

The common symptoms of cervical erosion include the following and if you are a female you should watch out for these symptoms and go for an immediate diagnostic check if they prevail.

• Painful sexual intercourse - if intercourse has become painful, it is better to always get yourself checked.


• Abnormal vaginal discharge - if you witness a change in the secretions from your vagina, especially when it comes to bleeding, it may be a symptom


• Change in the color of the vaginal discharge - the color of the discharge might change from being white or transparent to a light yellowish discharge


• The female might experience abdominal or back pain


• Pelvic infection may occur in those women where the situation is severe


• Ulceration may also occur in certain women

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should get in touch with a specialist immediately who will conduct any of the following three diagnostic tests to determine your condition. These tests might include:

• Smear tests


• Biopsy of the cervical

For treatment, according to the severity antibiotics, creams and drugs are prescribed to the patient.

• Cervical Erosion Medication and drugs


• Vaginal and anti fungal creams