Etiology of chronic cervicitis
Disease description:
I've noticed an unusually large amount of vaginal discharge, sometimes accompanied by bleeding after intercourse, as well as occasional abdominal pain. I was diagnosed with chronic cervicitis. I would like to know what causes chronic cervicitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
The causes of chronic cervicitis mainly include the following aspects:
1. Transformation from acute cervicitis: When acute cervicitis is not treated promptly or completely, pathogens may hide within the cervical mucosa and gradually develop into chronic inflammation.
2. Cervical injury: Repeated vaginal deliveries, abortions, or surgical procedures may damage the cervix, allowing pathogens to invade and cause infection.
3. Bacterial infection: The main causative agents of chronic cervicitis include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and anaerobic bacteria. In addition, chronic cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections is increasingly common.
4. Unhealthy lifestyle habits: Factors such as unhygienic sexual practices and poor dietary habits may also increase the risk of developing chronic cervicitis.
