Can women still have sex if they suffer from cervical erosion? Be careful of these gynecological diseases and not have sex

Can cervical erosion lead to sexual activity? Cervical erosion is a common gynecological disease, but most women do not know much about this disease. Below, the editor will introduce whether cervical erosion can lead sexual life.

Cervical erosion refers to the squamous epithelium on the surface of the cervical vaginal part at the outer opening of the cervix, which is covered by the columnar epithelium of the cervical canal due to inflammation, resulting in a fine-grained red area of tissue in that area. In the early stage of inflammation, the erosive surface is only covered by a single layer of columnar epithelium, with a flat surface, known as simple erosion; Due to excessive hyperplasia of glandular epithelium and accompanying interstitial hyperplasia, the erosive surface is uneven and granular, known as granular erosion; If the interstitial hyperplasia is significant, and the surface unevenness is more obvious and presents as a papillary shape, it is called papillary erosion. According to the size of the erosion area, it can be divided into three degrees: mild, which refers to the erosion surface being less than 1/3 of the entire cervical area; Moderate, refers to the erosion surface accounting for 1/3-2/3 of the entire cervical area; Severe, refers to the erosion surface accounting for more than two-thirds of the entire cervical area. The main clinical symptom is an increase in vaginal discharge. However, due to the different scope and degree of bacteria and inflammation, the amount, nature, color, and odor of vaginal discharge also vary. It can appear as milky white mucus, sometimes light yellow purulent, and accompanied by polyp formation, bloody vaginal discharge or post sexual bleeding may occur. When inflammation spreads along the uterosacral ligament to the pelvic cavity, there can be pain in the lumbosacral region, pelvic sagging pain, and dysmenorrhea. It often worsens during menstruation, defecation, or sexual intercourse.

Cervical erosion is the most common inflammation of the reproductive organs in women, commonly seen in married women. Chinese medical workers once carried out an epidemiological survey in a city in Hubei Province, and found that the incidence rate of cervical erosion among married women in service was as high as 43.89%, of which 70.12% were mild cervical erosion, 27.86% were moderate cervical erosion, and 2.02% were severe cervical erosion. In terms of classification, simple type accounts for the majority, accounting for 56.69%, while papillary and granular types account for 43% and 31% respectively. Rural women have a higher incidence rate. Although cervical erosion is a local lesion, it directly affects women's physical and mental health. Cervical erosion not only brings pain to patients, but also poses a risk of infertility and cervical cancer (some data shows that the incidence of cervical cancer is 4.4 times higher than that of normal people). The larger the area of erosion, the greater the risk coefficient. Timely cure of cervical erosion is a way to make up for the lost.

Experts have conducted research and believe that cervical erosion is closely related to sexual activity. Because of the barrier function of hymen, unmarried women usually do not have foreign objects entering the vagina, so there is little occurrence of official neck erosion. Once married and engaged in sexual activity, the vagina is relatively in an "open" state and can be attacked by foreign bacteria. Of course, normal and hygienic sexual activity generally does not pose any harm to women. Because normal semen contains bactericidal substances that can disinfect the vagina; At the same time, women's vaginas also have a strong physiological function of self-cleaning, which has the ability to naturally resist the invasion of foreign bacteria. If both men and women can carefully clean their external genitalia and perineum before each sexual activity, and pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene, it generally will not cause female genital inflammation. However, if cleanliness and hygiene are not taken into account during sexual activity, there is a chance for bacteria to invade the vagina. In addition, due to the complex branching of cervical glands in women, there are many wrinkled walls in the endometrium of the cervix, which makes it difficult to completely eliminate the infection, this will increase the possibility of female genital inflammation.

It is also reported that the age group with the highest incidence rate of the disease is 20-30 years old, accounting for 51.71%, followed by 30-40 years old, accounting for 44.20%. Although women aged 20-40 years old have a high level of estrogen and a certain self-cleaning effect on the vagina, during this period, due to frequent sexual life, the chances of bacterial infection and mechanical injury increased significantly, and the incidence rate of trichomonal vaginitis, mycotic vaginitis, and non-specific vaginitis also increased, providing a "hotbed" for cervical erosion. Furthermore, multiple sexual partners, menstrual sexual activity, and excessive sexual stimulation are also factors that cannot be ignored, leading to cervical erosion. According to statistics, the occurrence of cervical erosion is also related to the menstrual cycle and duration: the prevalence rate of those with a menstrual cycle of 20 days is 43.81%, and there is a very significant difference between the two; The prevalence rate of patients with a duration of 8 days of menstruation is 83.33%, with a significant difference. More importantly, women's childbirth or miscarriage can cause varying degrees of cervical laceration, opening the door for pathogenic bacteria and causing cervical inflammation in the future. Due to the stimulation of inflammation, local secretions increase, and long-term immersion of the cervix in inflammatory secretions can cause erosion. Repeated induced abortions, diagnostic curettage, cervical dilation, and other gynecological surgeries can all lead to cervical injury or inflammation, ultimately leading to cervical erosion.

To prevent cervical erosion, the following points should be paid attention to: ① Pay attention to sexual hygiene, appropriately control sexual activity, resolutely eliminate extramarital sexual behavior, and avoid menstrual intercourse. ② Take timely and effective contraceptive measures to reduce induced abortion. The incidence of induced abortion to reduce the chances of human trauma and bacterial infection Those with short or prolonged menstrual cycles should receive active treatment Prevent instruments from damaging the cervix during childbirth. ⑤ If cervical lacerations are found after childbirth, they should be sutured in a timely manner Regular gynecological examinations are necessary to detect and treat cervicitis in a timely manner.

Treating cervical erosion is not difficult. Mild cervical erosion can be treated with vaginal tamponade under the guidance of a gynecologist; For moderate to severe cases, physical therapy can be used, such as electric ironing, electrocautery, laser therapy, freezing, and other methods. For a small number of patients who have been unable to recover through the above methods for a long time, have severe symptoms, or are suspected to have cancer, surgical treatment can be performed, with a larger conical resection of the erosive cervix. However, it should be emphasized that it is best for women who have not yet given birth not to use laser therapy, as laser treatment of the cervix may affect cervical dilation during future childbirth, resulting in difficult labor. During the treatment process, patients should pay attention to menstrual hygiene and pause sexual activity to prevent excessive emotional fluctuations. Regular cervical scraping or biopsy should be performed to prevent cervical cancer.

Can cervical erosion patients have sex? Have you gained an understanding of female cervical erosion care after reading the above introduction! Rest assured, experts from Yiyuan Network remind you not to engage in sexual activity to avoid infection and other diseases. If you feel unwell, please seek medical attention from a reputable hospital immediately to avoid delaying your condition!

The harm of cervical erosion that you are not aware of

Women can suffer from cervical erosion, which can be large or small. Severe cervical erosion is the most serious condition. If left untreated, it can cause serious harm to women's health and various complications. Let's take a look at the harm that cervical erosion brings to women?

1. Under the long-term stimulation of inflammation, it can cause deep symptoms such as lacerations, polyps, and cysts, and in severe cases, it may be difficult to cure.

2. The occurrence of cervical erosion without timely treatment or the use of only some inefficient drugs can lead to prolonged inflammation in women.

3. The occurrence of cervical erosion can lead to thick vaginal discharge that is not conducive to sperm penetration, thus affecting the occurrence of infertility in women.

4. The possibility of cervical cancer. Under the stimulation of chronic inflammation for a long time, cervical hyperplasia can occur as atypical hyperplasia, and if left untreated, it is highly likely to transform into cancer.

Reminder: Women with early symptoms of cervical erosion should not delay treatment. Early treatment is easier to recover, and complications are relatively small.

How is cervical erosion caused

Some female friends may not pay attention to cervical erosion and adopt a silent attitude without active treatment. However, it is important to note that if cervical erosion is not taken seriously, it can affect the fertility of female friends. Therefore, it must be taken seriously and cannot be ignored. However, do not panic. Active treatment has a high chance of cure. Let's learn about the causes of cervical erosion together.

1. Suffering from congenital cervical erosion. Congenital cervical erosion is one of the causes of the disease, and many people may not be aware of this because the proportion is relatively low.

2. Excessive cleaning. Nowadays, there are many women's cleaning products on the market. If you give excessive cleaning to private areas, or choose products that are not suitable, the use rate of high concentration disinfectants can affect the normal growth of female vaginal flora, leading to a decrease in their own antibacterial effect, and also causing varying degrees of cervical erosion in female friends.

3. Dirty sexual activity. In this new era of society, in an era of open and precocious puberty, many female friends engage in sexual activity prematurely or have a large number of sexual partners. In addition, young people do not have a stable source of income and cannot create a stable and clean sexual hygiene environment. Engaging in sexual activity in an unclean environment can lead to bacteria entering the female vagina, leading to cervical erosion.

4. Multiple induced abortions. Many young female friends engage in sexual activity too early, or temporarily do not want to have children after marriage. Therefore, when they discover that they are pregnant, they will undergo artificial abortion, multiple abortions, diagnostic curettage, cervical dilation, and other gynecological surgeries. The harm to female friends is very serious, which can cause cervical erosion in female friends.

Reminder: Female friends who want to prevent erosion must pay attention to their hygiene habits, such as not having sexual intercourse, sauna, swimming, etc. during the menstrual period.