Endocervicitis and Cervicitis - Vulvovaginal Infections

ENDOCERVICITIS AND CERVICITIS

Endocervicitis is an inflammation of the mucosa and the glandsof the cervix that may occur when organisms gain access to the cervical glands after intercourse and, less often, after procedures such as abortion, intrauterine manipulation, or vaginal delivery. If un-treated, the infection may extend into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and pelvic cavity. Inflammation can irritate the cervical tissue, resulting in spotting or bleeding and mucopurulent cervicitis.