Cervicitis

Alternative names:

cervical inflammation; inflammation of the cervix

Symptoms:

• unusual vaginal discharge
  • persistent
  • may be profuse and odorous
  • gray, white or yellow color

• abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • after intercourse
  • between periods
  • after menopause
  • a sense of pelvic pressure or heaviness

• sexual intercourse, painful
• vaginal pain

Note: There may be no symptoms.

Signs and tests:

A pelvic examination reveals redness of the cervix or evidence of a cervical discharge. It may also reveal inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by the infected discharge.

Tests:

• Tests for gonorrhea or Chlamydia may be positive.
• A wet mount inspection of the discharge may show evidence of candidiasis, Trichomonas, or bacterial vaginosis.
• A Pap smear may show evidence of inflammation or infection.