Cervicitis

Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix. The cervix is ​​the lower part of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina.

The causes of cervicitis can be:

1. Sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, etc.)

2. Bacterial infection (streptococci, staphylococci)

3. Irritation from vaginal creams, spermicides, diaphragm or pessary

4. Mechanical injury during sexual intercourse, childbirth or medical procedures

Symptoms of cervicitis:

1. Unusual vaginal discharge (heavy, purulent, foul-smelling)

2. Bleeding after intercourse or outside of menstruation

3. Pain in the lower abdomen, pelvic area

4. Pain during sexual intercourse

5. Fever (rare)

Diagnosis is based on examination of the cervix, tests for infections and smears. Treatment depends on the cause and may include antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. It is important to treat your sexual partner to avoid re-infection. Complications of cervicitis can include infertility and premature birth. Therefore, it is important to promptly recognize and treat this disease.

Cervicitis, also known as cervical cylindritis or superficial endometritis, is a minor inflammation of the tissues of the cervix (cervical canal). While cervical problems do not occur very often, they are still a serious medical problem that has a significant impact on a woman's overall health.

Cervicitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, allergic reactions, and even injury. However, the most common causes are cervical infections and certain vaginal leukoplakias. The most popular causative agents of cervicitis are various chlamydia, mycoplasmas, genital streptococci and other bacteria that cause inflammatory processes inside the female body. Cervicitis is not an isolated disease, and often it triggers a cascade of consequences affecting the woman’s reproductive system. The most common cause of cervicitis is cervical ectopia. Signs of cervititis: - Vaginal discharge (purulent or bloody) - Stitching pain in the lower abdomen - Pain and itching when urinating Unfortunately, the symptoms of the disease do not manifest in each woman individually, which leads to the diagnosis of the disease in the later stages, when the process has irreversibly destroyed the inner surface uterus, which is especially dangerous for women of childbearing age. Therefore, it is extremely important not to ignore the symptoms of cervicitis, but to promptly consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosis of cervicitis consists of collecting a medical history and analyzing the results of a gynecological examination of the patient. When collecting an anamnesis, it is worth paying attention to the woman’s complaints and the facts of the transfer of cervicitis to neighboring parts of the uterus. The most informative diagnostic method is a smear on the flora. It is possible to detect inflammation caused by candidiasis, pathologies of the uterine mucosa, viral, bacterial diseases, and the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.