What does cervical infection mean?

Cervical infection usually means that the patient is suffering from cervicitis. Cervicitis is a common gynecological disease. Since the cervix is located at the upper end of the vagina and is connected to the outside world, pathogenic bacteria can easily travel backwards down the vagina and cause cervical infection. Factors such as impure sexual intercourse, vaginal flora disorders, and chemical irritation can all lead to cervicitis. The vaginal discharge is often mucopurulent, gray, light yellow or green in color, and may be accompanied by an odor and increased secretion. Some people may also have symptoms such as back and abdominal pain, pain during intercourse, bleeding after intercourse, and bleeding between menstrual periods. At this time, the patient needs to go to the hospital for vaginal endoscopy, which often shows that the patient’s cervix is congested, edematous, mucous membrane is exfoliated, and there is mucopurulent exudate attached or even flowing from the cervical canal. In addition, blood tests, smears of vaginal and endocervical secretions and other related tests are also done. Treatment of cervicitis is done with pharmacological therapy. Before the results of pathogen testing are obtained, if the results of pathogen testing have been obtained, antibiotics against the pathogens need to be selected and oral medications or topical suppositories are chosen at the doctor’s discretion. Due to the long duration of cervicitis and the ease of recurrence, patients need to maintain a good state of mind and a positive, optimistic mood to help their recovery. Patients need to pay attention to personal hygiene and wash their perineum with flowing warm water daily to prevent infection. In addition, underwear, bed sheets and covers need to be boiled and dried before use.