MamasHealth.com Home Women's Health Adenomyosis Atrophic vaginitis Bartholin's abscess Cervical dysplasia Cervical polyps Cervictis Depo provera Domestic violence Endometrial hyperplasia Endometrial polyps Endometriosis Escape an attacker Folic acid Finding time for sex Hormone therapy Alternatives How to be a better mom HPV scare Important health tests Labial reduction surgery Menorrhagia Menopause Menstrual cramps Midlife checklist Mittelschmerz Moms need friends too Ovarian cysts Painful sex Pelvic exams PID PMS Polycystic ovarian Preeclampsia Pregnancy Salpingitis Toxic shock syndrome 1 Toxic shock syndrome 2 Urinary incontinence Urinary tract infection Uterine bleeding Uterine fibroids Vaginal cysts Vaginal dryness Vaginal rejuvenation Vaginal warts Vaginismus Vaginitis Vulvar dystrophy Vulvitis Vulvodynia Women & calcium Women & medicine Women & heart Disease Yeast infections Links Email Mama Tips to get him in the mood Why women should care about prostate cancer Donating your eggs Help for rape victims Stay at home moms Women and calcium 9 things women should know about men Shy girls guide to flirting	What is Cervictis? Cervictis is an inflammation of your cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus extending about an inch into the vaginal canal. Cervictis is probably the most common of all gynecological disorders. It affects almost half of all women at some point in their lives. Symptoms of Cervictis Often there are no symptoms and cervictis is discovered during a pap test or a biopsy done for another condition. When symptoms are present, the most common symptoms are: pain during intercourse grayish or yellow vaginal discharge bleeding after intercourse abdominal pain The symptoms of cervictis are often confused with the symptoms of vaginitis. What Causes Cervictis? The most common cause of cervictis are STDs and exposures to certain types of bacteria. How is Cervictis Diagnosed? Your doctor will review your symptoms, take a physical exam, and take samples of cervical secretions (pap smear) and analyze it for signs of cervictis. Can Cervictis be Treated? Yes cervictis can be treated. The treatment will depend on the cause. If the cause is bacteria, an antibiotic may be prescribed. If the cause is an STD, treatment of the STD is needed. Can Cervictis be prevented? You can limit your risk of developing cervictis by: Limit your number of sexual partners. Know the history of your partner. See your doctor immediately if your partner has been diagnosed with urethritis. The symptoms of urethritis are: pain or burning during urination, a thin discharge from the penis, or a stain on his underwear. Have a complete physical exam annually. Treat vaginal infections immediately. Avoid chemical irritants in deodorized tampons, douches, or sprays.
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