Patient's question:
I had symptoms of post-coital bleeding a few days ago, along with some pain during intercourse, a significant increase in leukorrhea, and lower abdominal pain. I went to the gynecology department for a check-up, and they said it was acute cervicitis. I didn't get timely treatment at the time. Will there be any more serious consequences?What kind of help do you need: What are the consequences of not treating acute cervicitis in a timely manner?
Doctor's answer:
If acute cervicitis is not treated in time, it can progress to chronic cervicitis, also known as cervical erosion. The main symptom is an increase in leukorrhea, which can be milky, yellow-purulent, or even bloody. Additionally, acute cases often present with fever, frequent urination, and lower back discomfort. Chronic cases may exhibit sexual intercourse bleeding, lower abdominal pain, lower back soreness and distension, dysmenorrhea, and, when accompanied by polyps, bloody leukorrhea or post-coital bleeding.