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Cervicitis - Symptom

Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervix

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.

A pelvic examination may show:

Tests:

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

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.