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Cervicitis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervix

Symptoms:

Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- After intercourse
- After menopause
- Between periods
Unusual vaginal discharge
- Does not go away
- Gray, white, or yellow color
- May have an odor
Painful sexual intercourse
Pain in the vagina
Pressure or heaviness in the pelvis

Note: There may be no symptoms.

Signs and tests:

A pelvic examination may show:

Discharge from the cervix
Redness of the cervix
Swelling (inflammation) of the walls of the vagina

Tests:

Inspection of the discharge under a microscope (may show candidiasis, trichomoniasis, or bacterial vaginosis)
Pap smear
Tests for gonorrhea or chlamydia

Female reproductive anatomy

Cervicitis

Uterus

Reviewed last on: 2/19/2008
Peter Chen, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed byDavid Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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