Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with cervical inflammation last year. Once I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend, there was redness and swelling downstairs. I want to know what cervical inflammation is.Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis, as the name suggests, is inflammation of the cervix. It is generally classified as acute or chronic. Acute cervicitis is most commonly caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, where the pathogen affects the cervical mucosa and spreads superficially along the surface. Other pathogens, such as streptococcus and staphylococcus, can directly cause cervicitis. Chronic cervicitis is often seen after childbirth or miscarriage, when the cervix is damaged and pathogens invade, leading to inflammation. It is mainly characterized by cervical erosion, which is divided into degrees 1 to 3 based on the area of erosion. Chronic inflammation can also lead to cervical polyps and cervical glandular cysts, requiring active treatment.