Treatment, prevention and causes of cervicitis

Cervicitis is a female disease characterized by inflammatory processes in the cervix and lower parts of the vagina. As a rule, the disease is caused by infections, sexually transmitted infections and misuse of vaginal contraceptives. Let's consider the reasons of a cervicitis, ways of its treatment and preventive maintenance.

What is the danger?

Cervicitis is a rather dangerous disease, because its initial stages, amenable to treatment, are asymptomatic, which makes it possible to diagnose only after passing a series of tests. After a while, the disease becomes chronic, which can be eliminated only by removing the uterus, since inflammation in cervicitis over time affects neighboring organs and tissues, disrupting their proper functioning.

Symptoms of cervicitis

As for the symptoms, they are the same as with other diseases of the female reproductive system: cutting, stitching or any other abdominal pain, mainly from the bottom, a feeling of discomfort during urination and intercourse. Purulent and bloody discharge between menstruation, after the onset of menopause or after sexual intercourse.

Causes of cervicitis

1. Infectious diseases of the genitourinary system. The cervix plays an important role in protecting against penetration of microbes into the uterus itself, so if a woman already has such diseases as chlamydia or Gonorrhea, it is impossible to avoid inflammation.
2. Allergy to the substances contained in the preparations taken, as well as to the lubrication of condoms.
3. Bacterial vaginitis, which provokes the growth of a huge number of bacteria that the body can not cope with.
4. A large number of sexual partners.
5. Unprotected sexual intercourse.
6. Intensive sex leading to cervical injuries.
7. The beginning of sexual life before the onset of the menstrual cycle.
8. The presence of partner diseases that can be transmitted sexually.

This is not all causes of cervicitis, since most of them can be detected only after carrying out the appropriate tests (smear on infection, analysis for STIs).

Treatment and prevention of cervicitis

In case a woman is found with cervicitis, treatment should be started immediately, as the disease can lead to complications in the form of infertility, fibroids and even cancer. In general, doctors prescribe the following groups of medicines:

- Antiviral, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Since cervicitis is an infection caused by fungi and microbes, treatment should be directed to their destruction (drugs "Acyclovir", "Diflucan", "Metronidazole" and others).

- Preparations of combined action, which have a beneficial effect not only on the cervix, but also on the microflora of the vagina (the drug "Terzhinan").

- Hormonal preparations. They are most often used when there is gonococcal cervicitis - the depletion of the vaginal mucous membranes by microbes. It normalizes the microflora and brings the level of microorganisms back to normal (for example, the "Ovestin" remedy).

With regard to prevention, gynecologists recommend regular hygiene, sexual activity with one trusted partner, non-intensive sexual acts and regular examination, which will help determine the presence of the disease in the body and identify the causes of cervicitis.