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Inflammation of the tissues of the [[cervix]] is known as cervicitis. Cervicitis in women has many features in common with [[urethritis]] in men and many of the causes are sexually transmitted. | Inflammation of the tissues of the [[cervix]] is known as cervicitis. Cervicitis in women has many features in common with [[urethritis]] in men and many of the causes are sexually transmitted. | ||
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Cervicitis can be caused by any of a number of infections, of which the most common are [[chlamydia]] and [[gonorrhea]], with chlamydia accounting for approximately 40% of cases. [[Trichomonas vaginalis]] and [[herpes simplex]] are less common causes of cervicitis. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include [[intrauterine devices]], contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to [[spermicides]] or latex [[condoms]]. | Cervicitis can be caused by any of a number of infections, of which the most common are [[chlamydia]] and [[gonorrhea]], with chlamydia accounting for approximately 40% of cases. [[Trichomonas vaginalis]] and [[herpes simplex]] are less common causes of cervicitis. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include [[intrauterine devices]], contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to [[spermicides]] or latex [[condoms]]. | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===History and Symptoms=== | ===History and Symptoms=== | ||
Mucopurulent cervicitis often is asymptomatic, but some women have an abnormal vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding (e.g., after [[sexual intercourse]]). | Mucopurulent cervicitis often is asymptomatic, but some women have an abnormal vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding (e.g., after [[sexual intercourse]]). | ||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
===Medical Therapy=== | ===Medical Therapy=== | ||
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as [[chlamydia]], [[gonorrhea]], and others. Drugs called [[antiviral]]s may be used to treat [[herpes]] infections. Hormonal therapy (with [[estrogen]] or [[progesterone]]) may be used in women who have reached [[menopause]] (postmenopausal). When these treatments have not worked or when [[cervicitis]] has been present for a long time, treatment may include [[cryosurgery]] (freezing), electrocauterization, or laser therapy.<ref name=CDCCervicitis> Diseases Characterized by Urethritis and Cervicitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/urethritis-and-cervicitis.htm Accessed on July 28, 2016 </ref> | Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as [[chlamydia]], [[gonorrhea]], and others. Drugs called [[antiviral]]s may be used to treat [[herpes]] infections. Hormonal therapy (with [[estrogen]] or [[progesterone]]) may be used in women who have reached [[menopause]] (postmenopausal). When these treatments have not worked or when [[cervicitis]] has been present for a long time, treatment may include [[cryosurgery]] (freezing), electrocauterization, or laser therapy.<ref name=CDCCervicitis> Diseases Characterized by Urethritis and Cervicitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/urethritis-and-cervicitis.htm Accessed on July 28, 2016 </ref> | ||
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===Prevention=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Inflammation of the tissues of the cervix is known as cervicitis. Cervicitis in women has many features in common with urethritis in men and many of the causes are sexually transmitted.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Cervicitis can be caused by any of a number of infections, of which the most common are chlamydia and gonorrhea, with chlamydia accounting for approximately 40% of cases. Trichomonas vaginalis and herpes simplex are less common causes of cervicitis. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include intrauterine devices, contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to spermicides or latex condoms.
Differentiating Cervicitis overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Mucopurulent cervicitis often is asymptomatic, but some women have an abnormal vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding (e.g., after sexual intercourse).
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and others. Drugs called antivirals may be used to treat herpes infections. Hormonal therapy (with estrogen or progesterone) may be used in women who have reached menopause (postmenopausal). When these treatments have not worked or when cervicitis has been present for a long time, treatment may include cryosurgery (freezing), electrocauterization, or laser therapy.[1]
Surgery
Prevention
References
- ↑ Diseases Characterized by Urethritis and Cervicitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/urethritis-and-cervicitis.htm Accessed on July 28, 2016