What are the effects of a slightly enlarged cervix and how is it treated?

Patient's question:

Enlarged cervix, what does it mean? Does it have any impact? How to treat it

Doctor's answer:

Guidance: Cervical hypertrophy is a type of chronic cervicitis. It is caused by inflammatory changes in the cervical mucosa due to pathogen infection. The pathogens that can cause cervical hypertrophy include mycoplasma, chlamydia, bacteria, and viruses. In some cases, hypertrophy may lead to upward infection of the vagina, resulting in local lesions. During gynecological examinations, women also need to undergo cervical TCT tests to rule out early cervical cancer.
affect pregnancy and poses no serious harm. However, severe cervicitis can lead to endometritis, tubo-ovarian inflammation, tubal adhesion, and obstruction, resulting in infertility. Therefore, it is recommended that women with cervical hypertrophy actively undergo examination and treatment to avoid adverse consequences caused by significant inflammation.