Inflammation of the cervix of the uterus, often caused by fungal or bacterial infection, characterized by redness, vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, slight bleeding on intercourse, itching, and burning. Treatment is by antibiotics, topical ointments, or cautery.
Inflammation owing to infection or injury of the cervix, the narrow part (neck) at the lower end of the womb.
An inflammation of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. Symptoms may include an abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding after sexual intercourse, aching in the lower abdomen, frequent or painful urination, burning, itching, or fever. To diagnose cervicitis, a doctor performs a pelvic examination, a Pap smear (to rule out the possibility of cervical cancer), and tests to culture for infectious organisms. The doctor may also perform a colposcopy (a magnified examination of the surface of the cervix).
Inflammation of the cervix, usually caused by infection but occasionally by chemicals or a foreign body (e.g., lUD, tampon).
Cervicitis denotes the inflammation of the cervix or the neck of the uterus.
Inflammation of the cervix, which refers to the inflammation of the neck of the uterus, is commonly caused by sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea, chlamydial infections, or genital herpes. However, cervical infection can also occur as a result of cervix-related injuries during childbirth or surgical procedures.
Cervicitis frequently does not manifest noticeable symptoms; however, some indications may include vaginal discharge, irregular vaginal bleeding, and lower abdominal pain.
If left untreated, cervicitis has the potential to extend and lead to the development of endometritis, which is the inflammation of the uterine lining, salpingitis, which is the inflammation of the fallopian tubes, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
If a pregnant woman experiences cervicitis, there is a risk of transmitting the infection to her baby during childbirth, potentially leading to neonatal ophthalmia, which is an eye infection, or, less frequently, pneumonia caused by chlamydial infection.
The diagnosis of this condition involves conducting an internal examination and collecting swabs of the vaginal discharge. These swabs are then analyzed to determine the presence of the specific organism responsible for the condition.
The recommended treatment for this condition involves the use of antibiotic drugs or antiviral drugs. In cases where symptoms persist, alternative approaches such as electrocoagulation (the application of an electric current), cryotherapy (freezing), or laser treatment may be employed to cauterize the affected area.