Patient's question:
Recently, the company organized a routine physical examination for us. The doctor asked me many questions about my leukorrhea, menstruation, etc. It made me very nervous. Turns out the doctor said I had chronic cervical inflammation, which could lead to infertility if left untreated for a long time. He told me to get treatment as soon as possible.Doctor's answer:
1. Chronic cervical inflammation can lead to infertility. When cervical inflammation progresses to cervical erosion, especially in moderate to severe cases, cervical secretions increase significantly, becoming viscous and containing a large number of white blood cells. This adversely affects sperm motility, hinders sperm from entering the uterine cavity, and impacts fertility. The cervix is located between the vagina and the uterus, serving as both an important protective barrier for the internal reproductive system and a crucial component of reproductive physiology and endocrine function. Cervical inflammation is a common condition among women of reproductive age, classified into acute and chronic forms. It is often caused by cervical injury during childbirth, miscarriage, or surgery, followed by pathogen invasion and infection. Additionally, it is associated with frequent sexual activity, physical or chemical irritation, endometritis, and vaginitis. Clinically, chronic cervical inflammation is more common and often lacks the signs of acute inflammation. Cervical inflammation is one of the causes of female infertility.2. Cervical inflammation can also be a cause of miscarriage. It leads to tissue changes and reduced elasticity, potentially causing complications during labor. Severe cervical inflammation may also affect sexual activity. Once a female patient is diagnosed with cervical inflammation, she should actively cooperate with treatment, persist until recovery, and continue to take precautions to prevent recurrence after healing.