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Causes Of Cervicitis
Cervicitis is swelling (inflammation) of the end of the uterus (
Alternative Names
Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervix
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection, usually caught during sexual activity. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that can cause cervicitis include:
Chlamydia Gonorrhea - Herpes virus (
genital herpes ) - Human papilloma virus (
genital warts ) Trichomoniasis
However, in a few cases it may be due to:
- A device inserted into...
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