Cervicitis

Question: Is there no way for me to get pregnant even if my cervicitis is cured already? Two weeks ago I was diagnosed of having cervicitis. My doctor prescribed antibiotics and some pain killers and paracetamol because I was having fever and pain due to the infection. I heard from my friends that cervicitis can cause infertility. I am married for 5 months now and still has not gotten any luck with getting pregnant. Is it possible no to get pregnant anymore even if my cervicitis is cured already?

Answer: Getting the infection cleared is a must if pregnancy is to transpire, as the presence of an infection in the cervix does have possible detrimental effects on the baby you are about to carry. However, infection clearance is but the first step because the extent of the infection and its after-effects is another thing that needs to be determined to know whether you are still capable of bearing a child, i.e. fertile. While it is possible that cervicitis, or cervical inflammation in general, can cause infertility, there is also a possibility that a patient clearing cervical infection would still be able to conceive a child; such depend on the extent of the previous infection and how grave the disease was. In essence, larger cervical damage has a higher risk of causing infertility to women. I assume that the antibiotic regime you have undergone has cleared you of your infection, so at least that is out of your back already. And now, after about 5 months, you were saying that you have not gotten pregnant. I won't lie to you that cervicitis, or any other disease that involves the cervix, has the capacity to render women infertile; but this is but one possibility, in fact a probability, that can happen because all along you are fertile enough to bear a child...perhaps time is the only factor that needs to be put in. I suggest you seek professional help from an ob-gyne to discuss this matter. If I'm not mistaken, an oocyte count can be performed to determine whether you have "viable" egg cells in your body--this is much like the sperm count to determine sperm viability in males. Your husband could even get a sperm count as well to determine cellular viability between the two of you. Remember not to lose hope as it is still too early to conclude that you are infertile because of a certain disease. Even if people say that 99% of patients who had cervicitis become infertile (not actually the case but just to make a point), sometimes that remaining 1% is enough to make things turn around. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best in you and your family's future.

Question: How can a woman tell the different between a cervicitis and a vaginatis ? The reason why I ask, these type of infection tends to be very similiar. They have about the same reaction.The itchy and foul discharge.

Answer: First of all, please see your DR. Your cervix will be red and swollen with discharge if you have cervicitis. Also you will probably present with vulvovaginitis, which is inflammation of the vulva and vagina. This could be caused from an STD which untreated can cause chronic abdominal pain and infertility. Vaginitis is similar to a yeast infection as it itches and has discharge. If discharge smells fishy odds are you have trichomoniasis. Go to the local health clinic they will check it out for free or for a low fee (depending on where you live).

Question: I recieved antibiotics for cervicitis, but symptoms still showing? I recieved antibiotics for cervicitis a few days ago. I had sex today and i bled during intercourse. what's going on?

Answer: I took antibiotics for this as well and it did no good.

Question: I was just diagnosed yesterday with chronic cervicitis? They gave me doxycyclin to take for a week. My hubby and I tried this month for a baby and my period is due next week so I dont know if Im pregnant yet. Does having this chronic cervicitis DECREASE your chances of becoming prego?? Or do we still have a chance this month?

Answer: It's good that you are getting treated, it can effect fertility if it has caused scaring or blockage of tubes. Here's some more information on it http://infertility.suite101.com/article.cfm/cervicitis_and_infertility. Good luck!!!

Question: What is bacterial vaginosis? IWhat are the symptoms?Is it different from cervicitis ? I am a housewife, undergoe surgery for histerectomy. My biopsy result shows chronic cervicities.

Answer: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal infection (vaginitis). For grammatical reasons, some people prefer to call it vaginal bacteriosis. It is NOT generally considered to be a sexually transmitted infection. BV is caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora, and should not be confused with yeast infection (candidiasis), or infection with Trichomonas vaginalis (trichomoniasis) which are not caused by bacteria. BV is a disordering of the chemical and biological balance of the normal flora. Cervicitis is an inflammation of the uterine cervix, usually caused by infection. Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection. However, in a few cases it may be due to chemical exposure or a device inserted into the pelvic area such as a pessary (a device to support the uterus), cervical cap (a birth control device), or diaphragm. The presence of the foreign object may make the cervix more susceptible to infection. The condition may also be caused by an allergy to contraceptive spermicides or to latex in condoms. Cervicitis is very common, affecting more than half of all women at some point during their adult lives. Intercourse at an early age, high-risk sexual behavior, multiple sexual partners, and a history of sexually transmitted disease increase a woman's risk of cervicitis.

Question: How do you get rid of chronic cervicitis, when all of your STD screens are negative.? A friend of mine has had the same partner for two years and both of them have been screened for STD's. She is allergic to spermicides in condoms and have tried non lubricating condoms as well. She has a mucousy light tinged yellow discharge...yes I've seen it. The doctor tells her to refrain from intercourse for two weeks and everything should be fine. She does this but it's still there....Anyone have more information on how to keep this under control? Anything over the counter she can take on a daily basis and get on with a normal sex life? This has been going on with her for three months now. She has even been rechecked for STD's and so has he. Everything is negative and she has had a bladder infection at one point. Please help, I've givin her all my ideas from others. Her pap smear was done in Feb. and it was normal. She has already gotten a second opinion and both have opinions have been the same.

Answer: get a second opinion as may be dealing with something more serious than a chronic infection. Pap smear done recently ?

Question: Has any one had cervicitis and still was able to conceive? Ok I was told by my doctor I have Cervicitis (a bacteria) and that she was going to send my exam to a lab for furder details. Ok she only gave me 4 pills to take that day and a Cream for underneath. Well I was TTC for 4 months and no luck. Now i know why. Well I have inflamation down there and well its hard to conceive like that. WEll my questions is after it is cured could you still get preggo..

Answer: This is a yes-and-no answer. Cervicitis is an infection of the cervix, and needs to be treated by a doctor before you start trying to conceive, is the number one thing you can do for yourself! While technically no, cervicitis itself won't necessarily make it hard to conceive there's the question of how cervicitis was contracted in the first place. It is often caused by complications from STD's, which may very well make it impossible to conceive depending on the disease. What's worse is cervicitis, left untreated, can cause such horrible things as pelvic inflammatory disease that can ruin your reproductive sysem... and even kill you if you let it go...which by the way it sounds, you have not! So, in effect, I'd say the answer is get it treated, let it clear up, THEN try to conceive. As long as it left no scarring or other diseases in its wake conception shouldn't be too hard after that! best of luck!

Question: How do you get Cervicitis if you are not sexuality active?

Answer: it can sometimes be caused by overgrowth of normal vaginal flora, though most commonly it is from an STD like chlamydia

Question: If a woman has vaginitis and cervicitis can they test men for the bacteria?

Answer: A man cannot be tested for the four types of vaginitis (bacterial, yeast, atrophic, and trichomoniasis). "cervicitis" can actually mean several different things. MPC (mucopurulent cervicitis) is a blanket term for undiagnosed STDs like gonorrhea and/or chlamydia. These can be tested in a man. You can also just have cervicitis from other general things not associated with STDs.

Question: What does mean chronic cervicitis with moderate epithelial dysplasia and koilocytotic atypia HGsil-k?

Answer: Chronic cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix with lymphocytes, plasma cells and histiocytes. It is not acute. Moderate squamous dysplasia, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia II (CIN II) or high grade intraepithelial neoplasia (HGSIL) is a precancerous condition of the lining or squamous epithelium of the cervix. It is not mild dysplasia but yet it is not severe or squamous cell carcinoma in situ (cancer limited to the surface without invasion). Consult your physician or OB-GYN for management. In general, the treatment is to remove the abnormal area with LEEP or conization (see ref. below). Koilocytotic atypia suggests the presence of human papilloma virus. Nowadays, this can be confirmed by further testing to detect certain strains of virus that are more significant as far as causing progression to cervical cancer.

Question: cervicitis? how eles can you get cervicitis if it was not caused by a S.T.D

Answer: Inflammation of the cervix is due to a infection, which has irritated the cells of the cervix. Any of the ordinary vaginal infections can cause it, as can spermicidal foam, or even the latex in a condom. The cervix can also be irritated by a diaphram or the spermicidal gel used in combination with it. Douching can cause it, as well as deoderants found in some sanitary pads/panty liners. There are many causes not related to infections or STD's. You just need to determine the cause as best as possible and do what is needed to treat it or eliminate it. The gynecologist should do a wet prep examination of any discharge to eliminate the possibity it is from an infection, and then treat you accordingly. If the problem persists,then you would need to work with the doctor to discover what is actually causing it. There are other treatments available to combat the problem, such as laser treatment, but those are usually used as a last resort.

Question: Has anyone who has been diagnoised with cervicitis been able to get pregnant? Please Help.? I previously had a pap and was told I had LSIL. I went to the doctor today for a follow up (results will be given in 2 wks) but he wrote down for now that I have cervicits. Am I able to get pregnant still?

Answer: my cousin has cervicits... and shes pregnant now.... so you should be able too.... wish you luck!

Question: How do you know when cervicitis is caused by an std? An std like chlamydia and gonorrhea

Answer: when you have pain and a smelly discharge in the pelvic area. and you are constanly bleading from the rectum and cervix

Question: What can cause a woman to have cervicitis?

Answer: Two types of cells line your cervix: flat, skin-like cells (squamous cells) and glandular cells that secrete mucus. The same organisms responsible for vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina, can cause cervicitis. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, can infect the glandular cells of the cervix. Your cervix acts as a barrier to keep bacteria and viruses that come in contact with your vagina from entering your uterus. However, when bacteria and viruses affect the cervix, they cause inflammation and increase the risk that the infection will travel into your uterus. Most often, the bacterial and viral infections that cause cervicitis are transmitted by sexual contact. Infections include the most common STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes and genital warts. Other possible causes include: * Allergic reactions. One possible cause is an allergy, either to contraceptive spermicides or to latex in condoms. * Bacterial overgrowth. An overgrowth of bacteria that normally appear in the vagina (bacterial vaginosis) is another possible cause.

Question: does having cervicitis affect your ability to conceive a child?

Answer: This is a yes-and-no situation. Cervicitis is an infection of the cervix, and needs to be treated by a doctor before you start trying to conceive. While technically no, cervicitis itself won't necessarily make it hard to conceive (although I can't imagine an infection is terribly conducive to conception), there's the question of how cervicitis was contracted in the first place. It is often caused by complications from STD's, which may very well make it impossible to conceive depending on the disease. What's worse is cervicitis, left untreated, can cause such horrible things as pelvic inflammatory disease that can ruin your reproductive sysem... and even kill you if left to run its course. So, in effect, I'd say the answer is get it treated, let it clear up, THEN try to conceive. As long as it left no scarring or other diseases in its wake (or was caused by any other disease), conception shouldn't be too hard.

Question: what is the meaning of servere cervicitis? just had a smear test and the last two showed borderline changes and abnormal cell changes, waiting on results of biopsies

Answer: cervicitis is the severe inflamation of the cervix, do you have you HPV, that is usually causes this issue. Don't get me wrong there are other things. Good Luck