Cervicitis is a gynecological disease caused by various microorganisms, such as fungi or viruses. There are quite a few paths for the development of the disease - inflammation, insufficient or improper hygiene, promiscuity, hormonal contraception, pathological internal processes in the body, cervical polyps that have not been treated, and so on. The manifestation of the disease is caused by the type of microbes that are the causative agent of cervicitis in each specific case. In order for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to correctly diagnose the disease!
Symptoms
Cervicitis during exacerbation is characterized by more than intense manifestations that are hard to miss. Women with this diagnosis complain of a burning sensation and itching in the genitals, aching pain in the abdomen, increased discharge, which brings significant discomfort. After sexual contact with exacerbation of cervicitismay open bleeding with varying intensity. The disease is dangerous because with untimely or illiterate treatment, thickening of the walls of the cervix begins. And this process can lead to serious consequences (such as erosion). Diagnosis and treatment of cervicitis begins with a complete examination of the cervix and uterine cavity using gynecological mirrors and a colposcope. In the stage of the chronic course, hypertrophy and a strong thickening of the walls are noted, while the discharge is meager. After colposcopy, biological cultures of smears discharged from the cervical canal are carried out. Thanks to these diagnostic methods, it is possible to establish the origin of pathogens and begin treatment of the cervix.
Among the main features are the following:
- swelling of the cervix due to increased blood flow in this area;
- relatively small mucus secretions.
Examinations and analyzes
Methods such as:
- colposcopic examination;
- biochemical blood tests;
- laparoscopic and hysteroscopic examination according to indications;
- Ultrasound of the internal organs of the small pelvis;
- blood test for Rh factor and HIV;
- smear to detect the bacterial flora of the vagina.
Treatment of cervicitis
After the above examinations and tests, certain drugs are prescribed (taking into account the sensitivity of bacteria / viruses to antibiotics). If acervicitis is characterized by a long course, then vitamin complexes and means to support immunity are prescribed. To prevent the secondary development of infection, a woman needs to observe sexual rest until the treatment of cervicitis is completed. Preventive measures that prevent the onset and development of the disease include regular gynecological examinations, restoration of the uterine cervix when it is damaged, competent management of childbirth, and the use of barrier contraception with casual partners. Treatment of cervicitis is determined on the basis of the causes that led to the appearance of this disease (in each specific case). The therapy may include radio wave treatment on modern equipment. Similar procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, the duration can be five to ten minutes.
