Patient's question:
Due to menstruation, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The results showed that I had vaginitis and cervical inflammation, but they were mild. I haven't experienced excessive vaginal discharge, and there are no discomforts. The only symptoms are occasional slight yellowing and occasional odor, and generally, I don't feel anything unusual. But I heard that if mild cervical inflammation doesn't heal on its own, it could develop into moderate or severe cervical inflammation. It not only interferes with sexual life but may also lead to cancer. This makes me very scared—is it true? Should mild cervical inflammation be treated?Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis is the most common gynecological disease, often occurring after childbirth, miscarriage, or surgical injury to the cervix, where pathogens infiltrate and cause infection. Acute cervicitis, if not treated thoroughly, can lead to chronic inflammation as pathogens hide within the cervical mucosa. It is recommended to adopt a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for treatment, as this will not lead to drug resistance and yields better results. Traditional Chinese medicine has a significant effect on treating cervicitis. Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and dryness in the private area. Additionally, change underwear and pants frequently. Moreover, during the treatment of cervicitis, apart from symptomatic treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important.