Cervical Inflammation (Cervicitis)

Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix that can be accompanied by vaginal discharge, bleeding or pain during sex. Acute cervicitis is usually caused by infection, while chronic cervicitis is often caused by irritation.Your doctor will evaluate you for cervicitis, particularly if you have the following symptoms:

• Abnormal vaginal discharge that may be yellow, white, or gray and have an unpleasant odor

• Unexpected light vaginal bleeding

• Painful sexual intercourse

• Vulvar or vaginal irritation

If your cervicitis is caused by a sexually transmitted infection, your doctor will treat the underlying infection. This should relieve your symptoms. Depending on the type of infection you have, antibiotics may be prescribed.