What is Endocervicitis?

Description of the disease

Endocervicitis is an inflammation of the endocervical canal of the cervix, caused by various infections.

Classification

• Acute endocervicitis
• Chronic endocervicitis

Symptoms

Symptoms may include lower abdominal pain, discharge, bleeding after intercourse, discomfort during intercourse.

Causes

Penetration of infectious agents (most commonly bacteria) into the endocervical canal.

Diagnosis

A doctor may perform an examination, take swabs for analysis of infections, and prescribe ultrasound examination.

Treatment

Treatment includes the use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs. In case of a chronic process, physiotherapy may be necessary.

Prevention

Use of condoms, regular visits to the gynecologist for preventive examinations and treatment of inflammatory processes.

Doctor

Gynecologist