Does physical therapy for cervical erosion affect fertility?
Jan 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Cervical erosion usually refers to cervical ectopic columnar epithelium, and physical therapy does not affect fertility. Physical treatments for cervical ectopic columnar epithelium generally include vaginal ozone therapy, nebulization, or red light therapy. These therapies primarily help reduce the extent of ectopic columnar epithelium, alleviate congestion, and decrease vaginal discharge, without leaving significant scar tissue on the cervix.
Cervical erosion usually refers to cervical ectropion. Physical therapy does not affect fertility. Physical treatments for cervical ectropion generally include vaginal ozone therapy, nebulization, or red light therapy.
Physical therapy primarily helps reduce the extent of cervical ectropion, alleviating congestion and decreasing vaginal discharge. It typically does not leave significant scar tissue on the cervix; therefore, physical treatment for cervical ectropion does not impair a woman's fertility. However, in women with severe cervical ectropion, excessive vaginal discharge may cover the cervical os, potentially obstructing sperm entry and thus affecting fertility.
After physical therapy, as the scabs slough off, most women experience blood-tinged discharge. Occasionally, when larger blood vessel scabs detach, irregular vaginal bleeding may occur. If bleeding persists for an extended period or continues continuously, prompt gynecological examination is necessary to identify the source of bleeding and provide appropriate hemostasis. After physical treatment for cervical ectropion, sexual intercourse should be avoided for three months.
