🌸 Cervicitis  When the Cervix Speaks Quietly

🧠 What is Cervicitis?

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix often subtle, sometimes silent… but never insignificant.

It can be infectious or non-infectious, and in many cases, it goes unnoticed until complications appear.

⚠️ Common Causes

🔬 Infectious:

Chlamydia trachomatis infection

Gonorrhea

Trichomoniasis

Genital herpes

🌿 Non-infectious:

Chemical irritation (douches, spermicides)

Allergic reactions (latex condoms)

Cervical trauma (after procedures or childbirth).

🤍 Clinical Presentation

Some women have no symptoms at all, but others may present with:

• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Postcoital bleeding
• Intermenstrual spotting
• Pelvic discomfort
• Dyspareunia.

🔎 On examination:

• Erythematous cervix
• Friability (bleeds easily on contact)
• Mucopurulent discharge.

🧪 Diagnosis

• High vaginal & endocervical swabs
• NAAT testing for STIs
• Pap smear (to rule out dysplasia if indicated).

💡 Always think beyond symptoms  screening is key.

💊 Management

🎯 Targeted treatment:

Based on identified organism (e.g., antibiotics for chlamydia/gonorrhea).

⚡ Empirical treatment:

In high-risk patients or when follow-up is uncertain

🤝 Partner management:

Treat sexual partners to prevent reinfection.

🚫 Avoid:

Irritants (douching, harsh products).

⚡ Why It Matters

Untreated cervicitis may lead to:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Infertility
• Increased risk of HIV transmission
• Adverse pregnancy outcomes.

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Pearl

Not every discharge is “just an infection”…

Sometimes, it’s the cervix asking for attention.

Dr Rabab Cares 💛

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