Cervicitis may not cause symptoms, however, when they exist, the most common signs are vaginal discharge that has an abnormal color and vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods or after sexual intercourse.

Possible causes of Cervicitis

Cervicitis is defined as inflammation of the cervix or cervix (lower portion of the uterus) associated with multiple causes: trauma, infections, hormonal stimulation, IUD, forgotten tampons, Allergic reaction to latex in condoms, spermicides, contact with a chemical product, radiation or Chemotherapy. In its diagnosis it is very important that the Specialist identifies its cause because from there the management to follow will be defined.

Symptoms of Cervicitis

Cervicitis may not cause symptomsHowever, when they exist, the most common signs are vaginal discharge that increases, persists and presents an abnormal color (gray, green or yellowish) and Hemorrhage vaginal between menstrual periods or after sexual intercourse. Some women have Dyspareunia (pain with sexual intercourse), vulvar or vaginal irritation, and irritation when urinating.

On physical examination, purulent discharge or mucopurulent discharge, cervical friability (for example: bleeding after touching the cervix with a swab), erythema and cervical edema.

Cervicitis Treatment

When the cause of Cervicitis is infectious, treatment will depend on the microorganism that has caused the infection, and can be used antibiotics, antiviral or antifungal. For it It is necessary to perform a culture to identify the pathogen that caused it and start treatment as soon as possible.since there is a risk that the infection could become complicated, spreading to the uterus, Fallopian tube and the ovaries or cause pelvic inflammatory disease and, as a consequence, problems with Infertility.

Age is also a risk factor associated with Cervicitis. In the Menopausedue to the loss of protection offered by estrogen, the vaginal pH is altered, leading to Cervicitisso sometimes the treatment may include the use of estrogens in cream or eggs.

How to prevent Cervicitis?

Taking all this into account, Cervicitis can be prevented in most cases by considering the following risk factors:

• Vaginal douching promotes infections
• Having sexual relations with different partners without proper protection increases the risk of contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infection
• Have a history of Sexually transmitted diseases
• If the couple has a Sexually Transmitted Infection, sexual abstinence must be practiced until it has been treated.