Cervicitis
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix or cervix of a bacterial type that can appear as a consequence of some sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, etc.) or by the presence of certain germs in the woman's own body. .
Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article.
Index
CervicitisSome studies point to other causes of occurrence as a result of some allergy, chemical exposure or even by the incorrect placement of a device in the affected area such as a diaphragm.
Inflammation of the cervixIt is a very common condition in women. Approximately 50% of them suffer from it.
symptom
The symptomatology is similar to that of other vaginal infections and usually involves:
- Flow of color and maybe with odor.
- Pain in the lower abdomen and even when having sex.
- Stinging, burning or irritation in the affected area.
- Discomfort when urinating.
- It can cause even febrile states.

Diagnosis
To carry out the diagnosis, it is very important to visit the specialist before the appearance of any type of discomfort. After a gynecological examination or pelvic examination, the woman may feel discomfort due to the inflammation of the vagina or the redness and discharge of the cervix.
There are times when the gynecologist considers it necessary to perform a cytology.
Treatment
The treatment is usually based on antibiotics, always with a prescription. If the condition is chronic it may require the application of ovules and it may even be necessary to carry out other procedures such as cauterization.
By way of prevention it is recommended in case of maintaining an active sexual life and with different people the use of condoms to avoid the transmission of any infectious agent. On the other hand the hygiene of the intimate area is of vital importance, to avoid irritations there are gels for the cleaning of intimate areas that have a neutral pH. You should also take special care with the use of tampons, paying attention to the manufacturer's instructions to change them every certain hour, even if it is not full.
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