Can cervical erosion be treated with traditional Chinese medicine?

Cervical erosion can generally be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, but it must be used under the guidance of a doctor's syndrome differentiation. Cervical erosion is mostly physiological columnar epithelial ectopia. If it is combined with infection or the symptoms are obvious, traditional Chinese medicine can be used to improve the local inflammation.

1. Heat-clearing and dampness-removing

It is suitable for the wet-heat type with excessive leucorrhea that is yellow in color and smells bad. Fuyankang Tablets (containing red peony root, Smilax Poria, etc.) or Fuke Qianjin Capsules (containing Qianjinba, Jinying root, etc.) are commonly used to relieve abnormal secretions. Most of these drugs contain bitter and cold ingredients, and should be used with caution by those with spleen and stomach deficiency.

2. Activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis

For the blood stasis-blocking type of intercourse bleeding and lower abdominal pain, Guizhi Fuling Pills (containing Guizhi, Poria, etc.) or Danhuang Quyu Capsules (containing Salvia miltiorrhiza, Astragalus, etc.) can promote local blood circulation. Raw and cold food should be avoided while taking the medicine.

3. Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi

Suitable for patients with spleen deficiency who have thin leucorrhea and fatigue, you can choose Buzhong Yiqi Pills (containing Astragalus, Atractylodes, etc.) or Shenling Atractylodes Powder (containing Ginseng, Poria, etc.), which must be used to avoid overexertion. Long-term use may cause reactions such as dry mouth.

4. Kidney-tonifying and belt-reinforcing products

For the kidney deficiency type with soreness in the back and knees and frequent nocturia, Qianjin Zhidai Pills (containing Eucommia ulmoides, Dipsacus, etc.) or Jingui Shenqi Pills (containing Fuzi, cinnamon, etc.) are commonly used. During the period of taking the medicine, excessive sexual intercourse is avoided. Patients with hypertension require dose adjustment.

5. External medication auxiliary

It can be administered vaginally with Sophora flavescens gel or Baofukang suppository to directly act on the cervical mucosa. Acute vaginal inflammation must be ruled out before use. Discontinue use during menstruation. A brief burning sensation may occur after use.

Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning needs to last for 1-3 menstrual cycles, during which cervical TCT and HPV should be reviewed regularly. Avoid spicy foods, keep your vulva clean and dry, and choose pure cotton breathable underwear. If contact bleeding worsens or abnormal discharge occurs, you should see a gynecologist promptly to determine whether combined physical therapy is needed. Physiological erosion does not require excessive intervention, while pathological erosion requires Western medicine treatment such as antibiotics or laser.