What Is Cervicitis?
4. What Causes Cervicitis?
There are several known causes of cervicitis and some of the most common are sexually transmitted diseases. The condition can start off as a viral infection that leads to a secondary bacterial infection, or the STD can be bacterial in nature from the start. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are common sexually transmitted diseases that lead to cervical inflammation, but other infections such as trichomoniasis and herpes simplex of the genitals are also frequently reported.
If no STD is present, the cervicitis may be the result of an allergic reaction to something that has been inserted into the vagina. The latex used in condoms or the chemicals used in spermicide can lead to inflammation and infection of the cervix. Other sources of allergies include feminine hygiene products, vaginal deodorants and douches. If there is no known allergy and no sexually transmitted disease is detected, the cause of cervicitis could be a local overgrowth of bacteria such as bacterial vaginosis.
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