What is cervicitis?

Cervicitis is a common gynecological disease, which refers to inflammation of the cervix, including inflammation of the vaginal part of the cervix and inflammation of the mucosa of the cervical canal. There are many causes of cervicitis, including pathogen infection, mechanical stimulation or injury, chemical stimulation, etc. Symptoms of cervicitis include abnormal leucorrhea, vaginal bleeding, pain, urinary tract symptoms, etc., but each person's symptoms may be different.

Acute cervicitis is mainly manifested by redness and swelling of the cervix, edema of the endocervical mucosa, and is often accompanied by acute vaginitis or acute endometritis. Chronic cervicitis has a variety of manifestations, including erosive changes, cervical columnar epithelial ectopia, cervical hypertrophy, cervical polyps, cervical glandular cysts, and cervical eversion.

The treatment of cervicitis should be based on the patient's specific situation and the doctor's advice to choose the appropriate method, including drug therapy, physical therapy and surgical treatment, etc. Methods to prevent cervicitis include paying attention to sexual hygiene, avoiding excessive cleaning, regular physical examinations, maintaining good living habits and personal hygiene, etc.

Understanding the symptoms and causes of cervicitis and taking appropriate prevention and treatment measures can help maintain women's reproductive health.