Cervicitis

How does one prevent Cervicitis?

Cervicitis most often is caused by an STD, so it is important to use a condom every time you have sex and to limit the number of sexual partners you have. If you are diagnosed with an STD, your recent....

What is the prognosis of Cervicitis?

Cervicitis will go away within a few days to a week after you start taking antibiotics. If you have PID, it may take a few weeks to treat the infection completely. PID can cause more serious problems,....

What is the treatment for Cervicitis?

Treatment is guided by the type of infection you have. If you have risk factors for an STD, such as unprotected vaginal intercourse with a new or multiple sexual partners, or if the physical examinati....

What is Cervicitis?

The cervix is the donut-shaped opening to the uterus. Cervicitis is an inflammation and irritation of the cervix.   Symptoms of cervicitis can be similar to vaginitis, with vaginal discharge, itc....

Cervicitis: When should one seek medical advice?

If you have recurring pain during intercourse, a new vaginal discharge or discharge that has changed in color, or if you have vaginal spotting or bleeding between periods, you should make an appointme....