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==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
Effective measures for the primary prevention of cervicitis include the following: | Effective measures for the [[primary prevention]] of cervicitis include the following: | ||
*Avoidance of chemical irritants exposed to the cervix such as douches and deodorant tampons. | *Avoidance of chemical irritants exposed to the cervix such as douches and deodorant tampons. | ||
*Foreign objects inserted into the [[vagina]] contraceptive devices should be placed properly. | *Foreign objects inserted into the [[vagina]] contraceptive devices should be placed properly. | ||
*[[abstinence]]) is the only absolute method of preventing sexually transmitted cervicitis. A monogamous sexual relationship with someone who is known to be free of any STD can reduce the risk. | *[[abstinence]]) is the only absolute method of preventing sexually transmitted cervicitis. A monogamous sexual relationship with someone who is known to be free of any STD can reduce the risk. | ||
*By using a condom every time they have sex. | *By using a condom every time they have sex. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]
Overview
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of cervicitis include the following:
- Avoidance of chemical irritants exposed to the cervix such as douches and deodorant tampons.
- Foreign objects inserted into the vagina contraceptive devices should be placed properly.
- abstinence) is the only absolute method of preventing sexually transmitted cervicitis. A monogamous sexual relationship with someone who is known to be free of any STD can reduce the risk.
- By using a condom every time they have sex.