What is the cervix?
What is cervicitis?
Cervicitis is when your cervix is irritated.
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The cause is usually an STD (sexually transmitted disease)
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If you have yellow-green or pus-like discharge, bleeding that isn’t part of your monthly periods, or pain during sex, see your doctor
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Doctors will usually prescribe antibiotics
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Untreated cervicitis can spread and harm the rest of your uterus
What causes cervicitis?
Infections that causes cervicitis
Sometimes vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis and Trichomonas vaginitis also affect the cervix.
Other causes of cervicitis
What are the symptoms of cervicitis?
Cervicitis may not cause symptoms. When it does, you may have:
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A vaginal discharge that may be yellow-green or pus-like
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Vaginal bleeding between your monthly periods or after sex
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Pain during sex, when urinating (peeing), or both
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Redness around the opening of your vagina
How can my doctor tell if I have cervicitis?
How will my doctor treat cervicitis?
Because gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most likely cause of cervicitis, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat those diseases. You can usually take these by mouth at home, but you may also need a shot.
Your doctor may tell you to:
After 3 to 6 months, your doctor will test you again to see if your infection has gone away.
