Patient's question:
I had an abortion surgery six months ago. I was 15 weeks pregnant at the time and had to undergo the procedure due to an unexpected issue with the fetus. The surgery was quite successful, but the doctor mentioned that some people might experience postoperative complications, such as an increased risk of cervical inflammation. However, I’m not aware of the symptoms of cervical inflammation. I’m a bit worried about whether I might be experiencing it now, as I’ve noticed some itching in my lower body and an increase in vaginal discharge in the past few days.Doctor's answer:
The main symptom of cervicitis is an increase in vaginal discharge. Acute cervicitis presents with purulent vaginal discharge, accompanied by lower abdominal and lumbosacral pain, or urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria. Chronic cervicitis is characterized by creamy white mucous discharge or pale yellow purulent discharge. In cases of severe cervical erosion or cervical polyps, the discharge may be bloody or postcoital bleeding. Mild cases may have no systemic symptoms. If symptoms similar to these occur, it is important to seek medical attention for a thorough examination. There are several treatment methods for cervicitis, but since symptoms vary among patients, the diagnostic approach may differ. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and careful examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.