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Cervicitis - Coggle Diagram
Cervicitis
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Clinical manifestations
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Frequent, painful urination
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Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, not associated with a menstrual period
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Risk factors
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Engage in high-risk sexual behavior, such as unprotected sex, sex with multiple partners
Treatment
Antibiotics are prescribed for STIs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or bacterial infections, including bacterial vaginosis.
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Management
Obtain health history to determine concerns, level of understanding and support system.
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Pathophysiology
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Under the influence of estrogen, the normal vaginal epithelium cornifies, making it somewhat resistant to infectious agents
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Definition
It's an inflammation of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina.