Drugs for the Treatment of Cervicitis

it is an acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the uterine cervix, or neck of the uterus. Often, cervicitis is a consequence of sexually transmitted diseases, although it is a pathology which, as we shall see, can also be triggered by causes of non-infectious nature.

and sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, syphilis, genital herpes).

Among the non-infectious causes, however, we find: allergic reactions (for example, to latex condoms or spermicidal products), the use of intrauterine devices, hormonal imbalances which, for example, can occur during menopause, use incorrect and / or excessive use of vaginal douches and tampons, etc.

For further information: Cervicitis: What it is, Causes, Therapy . When, on the other hand, it is symptomatic, it can manifest itself with:

• Vaginal pain
• Sense of heaviness in the pelvis;
• Abnormal loss of variable color and unpleasant odor;
• Blood loss outside the menstrual cycle or in the postmenopausal period and after sexual intercourse;
• Pain during sexual intercourse.

For further information: Cervicitis Symptoms it is indicated when the triggering cause of cerivicitis is a "bacterial infection (chlamydia, gonorrhea, etc.) or a" Trichomonas vaginalis.

Among the active ingredients - generally administered orally - that can be used in the treatment of cervicitis of bacterial origin, we find:

• Metronidazole (used in particular for infections with T. vaginalis);
• L "azithromycin (used mainly for chlamydial infections);
• Doxycycline;
• Ceftriaxone (mainly used for syphilis and gonorrhea).

PLEASE NOTE: antibiotic drugs should be used ONLY if strictly necessary and ONLY if prescribed by the doctor.