Is cervicitis serious? What kind of treatment is needed to get better?

Cervicitis was once a mild stage, but it also needs active treatment to prevent the disease from progressing or causing other health problems. Treatments include medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle adjustments, which need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.

1) Drug treatment:

First-degree cervicitis can usually be controlled with medication. Topical medications are common treatment options, such as vaginal suppositories. Antibiotics (such as metronidazole suppositories) can control inflammation; antibacterial drugs, such as levofloxacin capsules, can be used to control infection. If fungal cervicitis occurs, antifungal drugs such as clotrimazole can be used. The medication process must strictly follow the doctor's advice and avoid stopping the medication or changing the dosage without authorization.

2) Physical therapy:

For patients who are not well-treated by drugs or whose condition recurs, physical therapy can be considered. For example, laser therapy uses high-energy laser to remove the tissue at the site of the disease; cryotherapy uses low temperature to freeze the lesion tissue, which then falls off and heals; or LEEP knife (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) to quickly remove the lesion tissue. The specific method needs to be selected by the doctor after evaluation based on the condition.

3) Adjust your lifestyle:

During treatment, it is particularly important to develop healthy living habits. For example, avoid spicy food and switch to a light diet; quit smoking and drinking, because smoking and drinking will reduce immunity and are not conducive to inflammation repair; pay attention to private hygiene, especially during menstruation, keep it clean and dry; avoid frequent sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of cervical injury or repeated infection. In addition, regular check-ups are required to monitor the recovery of cervicitis.

Although cervicitis is not a serious disease, it may develop into second or even third degree if not treated in time, leading to infertility or cervical precancerous lesions. Active treatment and regular check-ups are key. If diagnosed, you should strictly follow the doctor's treatment instructions and develop good living habits to ensure a healthy cervix.