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The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I Truong Thi Phuong - Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Department - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.Cervicitis is a common gynecological disease in women, regardless of whether they have had sex or not. The cause is caused by bacterial and fungal agents that damage the gynecological area of women. There are many treatments for cervicitis, but for mild or early-stage cases, most women will be prescribed medication.
1. What is cervicitis?
Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix (the lowest part of the uterus, which comes in contact with the vagina). If the infection is not detected and treated, the inflammation can spread to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and pelvic cavity and abdomen causing life-threatening infections, affecting fertility and later pregnancy.
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2. Causes of cervicitis
Severe cases of cervicitis are usually caused by an infection that is transmitted through sexual activity. Sexually transmitted infections (STDs) that can cause cervicitis include:Gonorrhea Chlamydia Genital herpes Trichomonas Mycoplasma bacteria and ureaplasma But there are women who have cervicitis but do not must be caused by an infection. Other possible causes of inflammation include:
Allergy to chemicals in spermicides, feminine hygiene solutions, or latex in condoms. Irritation or injury from tampons, vaginal tablets, or from birth control devices such as diaphragms. Bacterial imbalance; Normal, healthy bacteria in the vagina are replaced by unhealthy or harmful bacteria. This is also called bacterial vaginosis. Hormonal imbalance; Having relatively low estrogen or high progesterone can interfere with your ability to maintain healthy cervical tissue. Cancer or cancer treatment can cause changes in the body that lead to cervicitis.
3. Signs to recognize cervicitis
Symptoms of cervicitis include:Unusual vaginal discharge Pain during intercourse Bleeding outside of menstrual period Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, not related to menstruation. If cervicitis is not diagnosed, early treatment or improper treatment can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal abscess with the following symptoms:
High fever Unilateral or bilateral hypogastric pain Vaginal discharge like pus Infertile, infertile
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4. Treatment of cervicitis
The main principles to treat cervicitis are to reduce inflammation, restore cervical function and prevent spread to other organs in the body, and then heal the wound caused by inflammation.Treatment methods for cervicitis include:
Treatment of cervicitis with drugs: depending on the cause and inflammation, the doctor will give different treatment regimens. Drugs to treat cervicitis can be oral drugs, suppositories used for 7-20 days depending on the case. Physiotherapy: measures such as laser, thermoelectric... also help treat cervicitis very effectively.
5. How to order cervicitis treatment
Treatment of cervicitis with drugs is also the way many people apply because of its convenience and ease of implementation. However, in order for the drug to have the best effect, it should be noted:Should only be used according to prescriptions and indications: Should go directly to medical facilities for examination and examination. From the test results, the doctor will prescribe a prescription and give a suitable treatment regimen for each person. Persevere in the prescribed course of treatment: Do not stop halfway, do not arbitrarily change the composition of prescriptions, add or remove drugs. Don't take multiple prescriptions: And don't try different treatments at the same time. How to order drugs to treat cervicitis step by step:
Step 1: Get ready: suppositories, tampons, cool filtered water, dry towels. Step 2: Wash your hands with antibacterial soap to avoid spreading bacteria from your hands into the vagina. Step 3: Use a mild pH cleaning solution or physiological saline to briefly clean the intimate area. Step 4: Dip the medicine to treat cervicitis in a cup of warm water for about 2-3 seconds to soften the medicine and then lift it out. Step 5: Choose the most comfortable position to place the medicine. Using your fingers, gently push the medicine deep inside the vagina to make it easier for the medicine to contact the inflamed part (You can use a lubricating gel to make it easier for the medicine to enter the vagina). Step 6: After doing, pull out your hand. Dry the intimate area and lie on your side to rest for at least 15 minutes to wait for the medicine to absorb. Some notes when ordering drugs to treat cervicitis:
Do not put drugs during menstruation. Do not have sex while taking cervicitis medicine. The drug should be placed in the evening before going to bed to limit the risk of drug seepage. If the drug is placed during the day, you should wear a tampon to avoid getting your pants wet and after placing it, you should lie still for 15 minutes to wait for the medicine to absorb. Adhere to the correct course of treatment: a course of medication is usually 7-10 days and absolutely no more than 14 days. If the dose is under-dosed, the disease cannot be completely cured, but overdosing can easily cause drug resistance, making the disease worse. If the drug to treat cervicitis has not been dissolved, it can be replaced with another tablet the next day.
Điều trị viêm cổ tử cung bằng thuốc cũng là cách được nhiều người áp dụng vì sự thuận tiện và dễ thực hiện
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the private area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
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