Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix -- the lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, which can be due to:
Irritation
Infection
Injury of cells that line the cervix
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that may cause cervicitis include:
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Genital herpes
Trichomoniasis
Mycoplasma and ureaplasma
Other causes of the inflammation may include:
Allergies to chemicals in spermicides, douches, or to the latex rubber in condoms
Irritation or injury from tampons, pessaries, or from birth control devices like diaphragms
Bacterial imbalance; normal, healthy bacteria in the vagina are overwhelmed by unhealthy or harmful bacteria. This is also called bacterial vaginosis.
Hormonal imbalance; having relatively low estrogen or high progesterone may interfere with the body's ability to maintain healthy cervical tissue.
Cancer or cancer treatment; rarely, radiation therapy or cancer may cause changes to the cervix consistent with cervicitis.
Signs and symptoms, if present, may include:
Grayish or pale yellow vaginal discharge
Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after sex or between periods
Pain during sex
Difficult, painful, or frequent urination
Pelvic or abdominal pain or fever, in rare cases
Depending on what organism is causing the infection, your doctor may prescribe:
Fuyan Pill
Antibiotics
Antifungal medications
Antiviral medications
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