Patient's question:
Since giving birth, I've always felt that my vaginal discharge has been abnormal, and recently it has suddenly increased significantly. It looks like pus-like mucus, which is quite disgusting, except for a faint odor. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they said I have chronic cervicitis.Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis is a common disease among women of childbearing age, with two types: acute and chronic. Acute cervicitis often occurs concurrently with acute endometritis or acute vaginitis, but chronic cervicitis is more prevalent. The main symptoms include an increase in vaginal discharge, which is thick and mucous or purulent in nature, sometimes accompanied by streaks of blood or mixed with blood. The triggers for cervicitis include: ① Complications such as childbirth, induced abortion, or miscarriage can cause injury to the cervix, allowing bacteria to penetrate and easily leading to cervical erosion. Additionally, bacteria often spread from the uterine tube to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other areas, causing infection. Furthermore, since the urethra and anus both open near the vagina, urination and defecation can easily contaminate the vaginal opening, leading to infection.