Patient's question:
For the past few weeks, I've been experiencing a dull ache in my lower abdomen. It's not severe, just a persistent, mild discomfort. Additionally, my discharge contains many blood streaks, and during one sexual encounter, I even got a small cut. I'm very worried and visited a gynecologist, who said I have cervicitis.Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis is a common gynecological disease, frequently occurring in women of childbearing age. Elderly women may also develop it secondary to vaginitis. The main symptoms of cervicitis include an increase in vaginal discharge, which is purulent, or abnormal bleeding such as intermenstrual bleeding or postcoital bleeding. It is often accompanied by lower back pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen. During gynecological examinations, the cervix appears red and swollen, with everted cervical mucosa and tenderness. If the infection spreads along the cervical lymphatic vessels to surrounding areas, it can lead to cervical epithelial shedding, even forming ulcers.