Is second-degree cervical erosion with contact bleeding serious?
Feb 02, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Cervical erosion usually refers to cervical ectopic columnar epithelium. The severity of contact bleeding in second-degree cases mainly depends on the individual patient's condition, and generally is not very serious. It is recommended that patients seek medical care at a hospital outpatient clinic as early as possible, complete relevant examinations, and receive active treatment. Generally, this condition recovers quickly after treatment, so it is not considered severe.
Cervical erosion usually refers to cervical ectropion. Whether second-degree contact bleeding is severe or not mainly depends on the individual patient's condition, and it is generally not very serious. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention at a hospital outpatient clinic as early as possible, undergo relevant examinations, and receive timely treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:
Cervical ectropion is a clinical sign that may be physiological or pathological. Physiological changes are commonly seen in adolescent and reproductive-aged women and are associated with high estrogen levels; they may also occur during pregnancy or in individuals taking oral contraceptives. When second-degree cervical ectropion is accompanied by contact bleeding, cervical screening is recommended to rule out malignant lesions. Treatment should then be initiated based on the test results.
Generally, this condition recovers quickly after treatment, so it is not considered very serious. However, if left untreated and progresses to severe cervical ectropion, especially when topical medications are ineffective and bleeding becomes heavy, the situation can become more serious. Therefore, early treatment is essential. In daily life, it is important to maintain proper genital hygiene.
