What Symptoms May Occur With A Cervical Erosion?

Condition analysis: 

Most young women, particularly if they are taking the combined oral contraceptive pill, have a cervical erosion.

Most women with a cervical erosion have no symptoms. The cervical erosion is observed during routine pelvic examination. If there are no symptoms there is no reason to offer treatment for a cervical erosion.

It follows that many women with symptoms including vaginal discharge without evidence of infection will have a cervical erosion.

Another symptom that can sometimes be attributable to a cervical erosion is bleeding after intercourse – postcoital bleeding. In these circumstances, your doctor may offer to treat the cervix by destroying the surface. No guarantee can be given that this treatment will reduce or alleviate symptoms.

Bleeding in early pregnancy can be related to cervical erosion.

Instructions: 

Cervical erosion and cancer: Does cervical erosion cause cancer? According to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, cervical ectropion is NOT associated with cervical cancer or even any other condition that is related to cancer.

Vaginal cancer, in its early stages may not show any signs and symptoms. During regular gynecologic examinations such as pap smear tests, some symptoms may be discovered. In general, the following are the common symptoms of vaginal cancer you should look out for to avoid confusion with cervical ectropion.

-- Abnormal vaginal discharge, usually a watery discharge

-- Frequent urination

-- Pain during sexual intercourse

-- Pain when urinating

-- A lump in the vagina

-- Pain in the pelvic area

-- Pain in the back or legs

-- Swelling in the legs

Do not ignore any of these signs. A bloody vaginal discharge should be reason enough to see your GP. Some of these symptoms may be associated with HPV as well, so it is important to watch them carefully.