The cervix is an inflammation of the cervix that usually has no symptoms, but can be noticed by yellow or greenish secretions, burns when urinating, and bleeding during intimate contact. See what the symptoms of cervicitis are.
Cervicitis has several causes, ranging from allergies to intimate products, such as spermicides, tampons or condoms, as well as fungal, bacterial or virus infections, such as the herpes virus, so cervicitis can be caused by STDs. most common genital infections.
- Cervicitis treatment is established by the gynecologist and is performed according to the cause of inflammation and can be done with:.
Antibiotics are taken according to medical advice, but can be given individually or in combination over a period of approximately 7 days.
If drug treatment is not effective, your doctor may recommend laser surgery or cryotherapy to remove some of the injured tissue. This procedure is quick, performed in the office under local anesthesia and does not cause pain or complications to the woman after surgery.
During the treatment of cervicitis, it is recommended to perform good hygiene of the intimate area, change the underwear every day and avoid intimate contact until the end of treatment, in addition it is important that the partner is evaluated to be able to check if the woman has transmitted the virus, fungus or bacteria, for example, to the man and , thus, the treatment of the couple can be initiated.
To avoid the onset of cervicitis, it is important to always use a condom, avoid having multiple partners and, in case of allergy, identify the cause of the allergy and avoid contact.