Cervicitis

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Cervicitis

Female reproductive anatomy

Uterus

Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervix

• Unusual vaginal discharge
  • Persistent
  • May have an odor
  • Gray, white or yellow color
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • After intercourse
  • Between periods
  • After menopause
• Pelvic pressure or heaviness
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Vaginal pain

Note: There may be no symptoms.

A pelvic examination reveals redness of the cervix or evidence of a cervical discharge. It may also reveal inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by the infected discharge.

Tests:

• Tests for gonorrhea or Chlamydia may be positive.
• A wet mount inspection of the discharge may show evidence of candidiasis, Trichomonas, or bacterial vaginosis.
• A Pap smear may show evidence of inflammation or infection.

Review Date: 05/10/2006
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.