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Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix, usually caused by an infection. There are two types, acute cervicitis, which is usually a bacterial or viral infection with specific symptoms and chronic cervicitis, which is a long-term infection that may not have symptoms.

Causes of Cervicitis


Acute cervicitis can be caused by the organisms Neisseria gonorrhea or Chlamydia trachomatis or the Herpes virus.

Chronic cervicitis is caused either by repeated episodes of acute cervicitis or one untreated episode that is not treated long enough to heal completely. Some vaginal infections can lead to cervicitis. Damage to the cervix, particularly during childbirth, can lead to cervicitis.

Signs and Symptoms of Cervicitis


Acute cervicitis may produce a thick, yellow or grayish vaginal discharge. There may be painful urination and frequent urination. There may be painful sexual intercourse. Bleeding after intercourse may occur. Burning or itching in the genital area may develop. Chronic cervicitis is more apt to produce minimal vaginal discharge. At times there is low back pain. Like acute cervicitis, painful urination and painful sexual intercourse can occur. When the cervicitis is quite extensive, bleeding is more apt to occur in between menstrual periods or after sexual intercourse. There is usually a more extensive vaginal discharge.

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