cervical erosion

Etymology: L, cervix + erodere, to consume

a condition in which the squamous epithelium of the cervix is abraded as a result of irritation caused by infection or trauma such as childbirth and replaced by columnar epithelium.

erosion [e-ro´zhun]

an eating or gnawing away; a shallow or superficial ulceration; in dentistry, the wasting away or loss of substance of a tooth by a chemical process that does not involve known bacterial action. adj., adj ero´sive.

cervical erosion destruction of the squamous epithelium of the vaginal portion of the cervix, due to irritation and later ulceration.

cervical erosion

Cervical ulceration Gynecology A partial or complete loss of the cervical mucosa Etiology CA, trauma–eg, coitus–especially with multiple partners, tampon insertion, infection, chemicals–eg, spermicidal creams or foams, douche Clinical Vaginal or post-coital bleeding Diagnosis Colposcopy, Bx Prognosis Spontaneous healing without intervention

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Aygestin
cervicitis
cervix
cervix uteri
cervix vesicae urinariae
Depo-Provera
erosion
Estrace
estradiol
estradiol acetate
estradiol cypionate
estradiol hemihydrate
estradiol transdermal system
estradiol valerate
incompetent cervix
medroxyPROGESTERone acetate
norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol
norethindrone acetate
progesterone

SYMPTOM: Bleeding after sex WHAT IT COULD MEAN: If you're on the Pill, you may have cervical erosion - a harmless overgrowth of cells which can bleed when knocked during sex.

Your Life: Dear Miriam - Don't die from embarrassment; HEALTH by The Mirror (London, England)

You could have a condition called cervical erosion which is common in post- menopausal women and can lead to bleeding.

Dr Gareth Smith Commonsense answers to your health problems by the ... by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)

CHECK IT OUT Bleeding after sex may be caused by cervical polyps, an infection called chlamydia or cervical erosion.

Everyday symptoms you should NEVER IGNORE; IS IT TRAPPED WIND OR ... by The Mirror (London, England)

cervical abortion

cervical abscess of pigs