What exactly causes cervicitis? Is lower abdominal pain caused by cervicitis?

Cervicitis may cause impaired sexual function, pathogen invasion, endometrial inflammation, endometrial inflammation, etc. If not treated for a long time, these symptoms will worsen, and vulvar itching, dysuria, menstrual disorders, etc. will occur. However, before treatment, the specific cause must be found to achieve twice the result with half the effort. Some people know nothing about this, so they often consult professionals. Experts interviewed Fu Xiafei, chief physician of Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, online, hoping that everyone can clearly know what causes cervicitis and whether lower abdominal pain is a related issue caused by cervicitis.

What are the causes of cervicitis?

The main causes of cervicitis include the following:

1. Abuse of antibiotics;

2. Repeated vaginal douching can disrupt the microecological balance of vaginal flora, leading to cervical inflammation;

3. Have undergone abortion surgery;

4. Cervical injury during delivery;

5. Ignoring the importance of hygiene during menstruation, having sex, swimming, taking a bath, etc. during menstruation;

6. Infection by endogenous pathogens.

Is lower abdominal pain caused by cervicitis?

There are many diseases that can cause lower abdominal pain in female patients, usually including the following:

1. Gastrointestinal diseases;

2. Gynecological diseases, such as ectopic pregnancy, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, ovarian cyst pedicle torsion, etc.

If the inflammation of cervicitis spreads to the pelvic cavity through the sacroiliac ligament, it may cause the patient to experience symptoms such as lower abdominal distension and discomfort, low back pain, etc. Therefore, when patients experience symptoms of lower abdominal pain, they should pay attention to further clarify the cause.

What are the symptoms of cervicitis?

Clinically, cervicitis is divided into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute cervicitis patients mainly present with abnormal leucorrhea, i.e., purulent or yellow mucous leucorrhea, and cervical congestion and edema during gynecological examinations. Chronic cervicitis patients do not show obvious symptoms in most cases, but some patients experience vulvar burning and vaginal bleeding during sexual intercourse, and some patients also experience lower abdominal distension and back pain.

The above content is Dr. Fu Xiafei’s explanation of the causes of cervicitis. I hope everyone can be prepared for protection, take preventive measures against various inducing factors, protect the health of the cervix, and stay away from the interference of inflammation.