What Is Cervicitis ?
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Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Possible symptoms of cervicitis include bleeding between menstrual periods, pain with intercourse or during a cervical exam, and abnormal vaginal discharge. However, it's also possible to have cervicitis and not experience any signs or symptoms. Often, cervicitis results from a sexually transmitted infection, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Cervicitis can develop from noninfectious causes, too. Successful treatment of cervicitis involves treating the underlying cause of the inflammation.
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This video covers cervicitis, inflammation of the cervix. It describes possible symptoms including bleeding between periods, pain with intercourse or during a cervical exam, and abnormal vaginal discharge, notes it can occur without symptoms, and that it often results from a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Key points
- Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, the lower narrow end of the uterus opening into the vagina
- Possible symptoms include bleeding between menstrual periods and abnormal vaginal discharge
- Pain with intercourse or during a cervical exam is also listed
- Cervicitis can occur with no signs or symptoms
- It often results from a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, and can also have noninfectious causes
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This video presents “What Is Cervicitis ?” — Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Possible symptoms of cervicitis include bleeding between menstrual periods, pain with intercourse or during a cervical exam, and. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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