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Conditions treated: Gynecology, Cervicitis
Treating Cervicitis with Galeola stem bark extracts
Galeola has been studied for its Antibacterial activity. It is used as an herb in various treatments. Galeola is a flowering plant that belongs to the...
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Conditions treated: Gynecology, Cervicitis
Treating Cervicitis with Emu Bush leaves extracts
Eremophila is a genus of plants of the family Myoporaceae. It is the scientific name of a flowering plant with species known by the common names of Em...
Cervicitis Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
Definition
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the uterine cervix , usually caused by infection.
Symptoms
Note: There may be no symptoms.
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Symptoms
Note: There may be no symptoms.
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Causes
Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection. However, in a few cases it may be due to chemical exposure or a device inserted into the pelvic area such as a pessary (a device to support the uterus), cervical cap (a birth control device), or diaphragm. The presence of the foreign object may make the cervix more susceptible to infection. The condition may also be caused by an allergy to contraceptive spermicides or to latex in condoms. Cervicitis is very common, affecting more than half of all women at some point during their adult lives. Intercourse at an early age, high-risk sexual behavior, multiple sexual partners, and a history of sexually transmitted disease increase a woman's risk of cervicitis. A woman's risk increases if her sexual partner(s) have engaged in high-risk sexual behavior or have had ...
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Treatment
Infectious causes are treated with prescription medication (antibiotics or antifungals). Medications may be taken by mouth or placed in the vagina (cream or lotion). Hormonal therapy may be recommend, especially in postmenopausal women. Cryosurgery , electrocauterization , and laser therapy are other treatment options that may be considered if other treatments do not work.
Other Names
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of cervicitis.
Possible Complications
Chronic (long-term) cervicitis may develop and persist for months to years. Cervicitis may be a causative factor in dyspareunia (pain with intercourse).
Outlook (Prognosis)
Simple cervicitis typically heals with treatment if the cause is adequately identified and treatment is available for that specific cause.
Prevention
Studies indicate that women who begin sexual activity at a later age and engage only in a monogamous relationship have a significantly reduced risk of both cervicitis and abnormal Pap smears. Safer sex behaviors, including monogamy, will reduce the chance of getting cervicitis. Chemical irritants such as douches and deodorant tampons should be avoided. Women who have active cervicitis should avoid using spermicidal contraceptives, if possible. However, if they are the only form of contraceptive available to you, it is better to practice safer sex by using them. Many women use barrier methods of contraception (diaphragm, condoms, cervical caps) which must be used with a spermicidal jelly for best protection against unwanted pregnancy. See your health care provider to discuss alternative contraceptive methods prior to stopping your present barrier method. Make sure that any foreign objects that you insert into your vagina are placed properly. Be sure to ...
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Exams and Tests
A pelvic examination reveals redness of the cervix or evidence of a cervical discharge. It may also reveal inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by the infected discharge. Tests:
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Encyclopedia: Cervicitis
Inflammation of the tissues of the cervix is known as cervicitis. Cervicitis in women has many features in common with urethritis in men and many of the causes are sexually transmitted. Cervicitis can be caused by any of a number of infections, of which the most common are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Trichomonas vaginalis and herpes simplex are less common causes of cervicitis. The role of Mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis...
Web Results
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Cervicitis
Cervicitis, a common infection of the lower genital tract, is the inflammation of the cervix (this is the neck and outlet of a woman's uterus).
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Cervicitis: Causes and Cures
Cervicitis: Causes and Cures. What Is Cervicitis? Diagnosing Cervicitis. The Leading Causes, Conquering Chronic Cervicitis.
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Cervicitis - MayoClinic.com
Cervicitis Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this female infection.
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Question and Answer
how eles can you get cervicitis if it was not caused by a S.T.D
Inflammation of the cervix is due to a infection, which has irritated the cells of the cervix. Any of the ordinary vaginal infections can cause it, as can spermicidal...
Asked by onlyme84 - 24 months ago
The reason why I ask, these type of infection tends to be very similiar. They...
First of all, please see your DR. Your cervix will be red and swollen with discharge if you have cervicitis. Also you will probably present with vulvovaginitis, which...
Asked by ana v - 725 days ago
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C for cervical - 2 replies
cervicitis = cerit cervical surgery = cesu cervical fusion = cefu cervical decompression and fusion = cdaf ! :lol Use your own short forms as preferred. cervical spondylosis = cespo cervical lordosis = celo
Jun 17, 2004
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Dijagnoza - za Dr - 3 replies
Molim Vas da mi objasnite sta tacno znaci ova dijagnoza: Colpitis Cervicitis chr. Ectopio PVU. Deg Cervicitis chr. Ectopio PVU. Deg. cystica ovarii bilat. Uterus: b.o. Unapred hvala....
May 14, 2004
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Cervical cancer - 5 replies
the clipboard to sign out I saw in bold letters across the bottom of the discharge papers "CERVICAL CANCER a copy of my medical records, what she told me was probably just cervicitis, was written...
Jun 16, 2008
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Human Atlas: Cervical Surgery
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Human Atlas: Cervical Dysplasia
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