About 40% of cervicitis cases are related to chlamydia.
01 | Introduction
Cervicitis is an irritation or swelling of the cervix due to infection or irritants. As the cervical tissue becomes inflamed, it swells and bleeds more easily. Cervicitis can be acute or chronic. Acute cervicitis begins suddenly, with more noticeable symptoms. Treatment for this type usually involves antibiotics. Chronic cervicitis lasts several months and is most often caused by allergens in feminine products.
02 | Causes
Most cases of acute cervicitis are caused by sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and genital herpes. Other possible causes of this condition are:
03 | Symptoms
Cervicitis symptoms may vary from person to person. The most common symptoms include:
04 | Treatment
Treatment for cervicitis varies depending on severity, symptoms, age, and general health. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and prevent the spread of infection. If the condition is caused by a bacterial or sexually transmitted infection, antibiotics will typically be prescribed for both the patient and their sexual partner if needed. If not treated, the infection can spread up into the uterus and fallopian tubes, resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease.
Learn More
For more information on cervicitis, please visit mayoclinic.org.
References
https://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P00552?pk_vid=0e65d9ff549fa0a017830093405e2382
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervicitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20370814
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15360-cervicitis
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/vaginitis-cervicitis-and-pelvic-inflammatory
