Causes of Cervical Inflammation

Cervicitis is the inflammation of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus. The ITIS on the end of cervicitis means there is inflamed tissue in the cervix. The most common cause of cervical inflammation is an infection, but further testing is usually necessary to determine what type of infection is causing the inflammation results on a pap test. When a simple infection is the cause, what inflammation indicates on a pap test is generally a very minor issue that may need no treatment.
And cervical inflammation may also be the result of inserting cervical caps, a pessary device, or diaphragm, allergies to birth control spermicides or latex in condoms, or chemical exposure.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), most notably chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, HPV and trichomoniasis, may also cause cervical inflammation. Suspected STDs should always be brought to the attention of a doctor to receive immediate medical treatment. Bacteria or the overgrowth of normal bacteria in the cervix may also cause cervicitis.
Here are a few other causes for cervicitis:
•Injury or irritation to the cervix caused due to insertion of a foreign object into the vagina.
•A sexually transmitted disease (STD), like trichomoniasis, chlamydia and gonorrhea, or a vaginal infection can cause cervicitis
•Health conditions like genital herpes, HIV, human papillomavirus (HPV) and condyloma or genital warts can put the person at a risk of contracting cervicitis.
•Over exposure to chemical irritants or irritation caused due to chemicals in contraceptives, douches or even a forgotten tampon can cause an infection in the cervix.
•Allergic reactions to contraceptive spermicides or latex in condoms also leads to cervicitis.
•Bacterial vaginosis, where the healthy bacteria in the vagina increase in an uncontrolled manner, is another cause for inflammation in the cervix. Bacteria like staphylococcus and streptococcus are also responsible for triggering this infection.
•The person is at an increased risk of contracting cervicitis if the person has had unhealthy sexual relations at an early age or with multiple partners who have a history of sexually transmitted diseases.
•If left untreated for a long time, this condition can also lead to cervical cancer, which may even prove to be fatal.
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