Cervicitis

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Female reproductive anatomy Cervicitis Uterus

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention

Cervicitis

• unusual vaginal discharge
• persistent
• may be profuse and have an odor
• gray, white or yellow color
• abnormal vaginal bleeding
• after intercourse
• between periods
• after menopause
• a sense of pelvic pressure or heaviness
• sexual intercourse, painful
• vaginal pain

Note: There may be no symptoms.

A pelvic examination reveals redness of the cervix or evidence of a cervical discharge. It may also reveal inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by the infected discharge.

Tests:

• Tests for gonorrhea or Chlamydia may be positive.
• A wet mount inspection of the discharge may show evidence of candidiasis, Trichomonas, or bacterial vaginosis.
• A Pap smear may show evidence of inflammation or infection.

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