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Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
Possible symptoms of cervicitis include bleeding between menstrual periods, pain with intercourse or during a pelvic exam, and abnormal vaginal discharge. However, it’s also possible to have cervicitis and not experience any signs or symptoms.
This blog digs deep into cervicitis, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment.
As mentioned above, cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix. The cervix is the lower and narrower end of the uterus. Bleeding between menstrual periods, pain during intercourse or a pelvic exam, and abnormal vaginal discharge are all possible indications of cervicitis. A sexually transmitted illness, such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea, causes cervicitis. Cervicitis may also be caused by non-infectious factors and can be treated by addressing the underlying source of the inflammation.
A person is considered at a high risk of developing cervicitis if they:
Cervicitis sometimes occurs with no symptoms, and the patient can discover it only when a pelvic check is performed for another reason. The patient experiences the following signs and symptoms:
The possible causes of cervicitis are:
It is vital to seek immediate medical help if you notice the following:
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The doctor may undertake a physical exam to identify cervicitis, and the doctor may also recommend the following tests:
The doctor plans the treatment depending on causative factors, medical history, the severity of the symptoms, and the extent of the condition.
Cervicitis induced by an adverse reaction to spermicide or feminine hygiene products does not require any medication but may require that the patient discontinue using such products. However, in the case of sexually transmitted infections, the patient and the partner need antibiotic medications. Doctors advise sexually active partners to also get treated to avoid intercourse till the treatment is complete to prevent repeat transmission.
The bacteria may move up to the uterine lining and fallopian tubes if the cervical inflammation is due to STIs such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia. This can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If PID is untreated, it may lead to pelvic pain, discharge, fever, and fertility issues.
One may be unable to prevent it, but it is possible to reduce the risk of developing cervicitis. An individual can follow these measures mentioned below:
Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix. Pelvic pain, bleeding between periods or after sexual intercourse, and urinary difficulties are all possible symptoms. If left untreated, cervicitis that is due to infections can spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes, resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease.
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