How to treat chronic cervicitis

Chronic cervicitis can be treated with medication, physical therapy, surgery, etc. Chronic cervicitis is usually caused by pathogenic infection, mechanical stimulation, chemical stimulation, vaginal flora imbalance, abnormal estrogen levels and other reasons.

1. Drug treatment

Chronic cervicitis may be related to pathogenic infection and usually presents with symptoms such as increased leucorrhea and contact bleeding. Patients can use anti-infective drugs as directed by their doctor, such as metronidazole tablets, azithromycin dispersible tablets, doxycycline hydrochloride tablets, etc. Metronidazole tablets can be used to treat chronic cervicitis caused by anaerobic bacterial infection, azithromycin dispersible tablets are suitable for mycoplasma infection, and doxycycline hydrochloride tablets are effective for chlamydial infection. Sexual intercourse should be avoided while using the drug to prevent cross-infection.

2. Physical therapy

Chronic cervicitis may be related to mechanical stimulation and usually presents with symptoms such as lumbosacral soreness and lower abdominal distension. Physical therapy mainly includes laser therapy, cryotherapy, microwave therapy, etc. Laser therapy uses high temperature to cause diseased tissue to coagulate and become necrotic. Cryotherapy uses low temperature to cause inflammatory tissue to necrosis and fall off. Microwave therapy can promote local blood circulation. Vaginal discharge may increase after physical therapy, so the vulva needs to be kept clean and dry.

3. Surgical treatment

Chronic cervicitis may be related to cervical tissue hyperplasia caused by long-term inflammatory stimulation, which usually manifests as cervical hypertrophy, cervical polyps and other symptoms. For patients who are ineffective in drug treatment or are accompanied by cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, cervical conization, Lip knife surgery, etc. can be considered. Cervical conization can remove diseased cervical tissue, and Lip knife surgery uses high-frequency radio waves to remove diseased tissue. Regular follow-up examinations are required after surgery to observe the wound healing.

4. Adjust bacterial flora

Chronic cervicitis may be related to vaginal flora imbalance, and usually presents with symptoms such as leucorrhea and odor, vulvar itching. Lactic acid bacteria vaginal capsules can be used as directed by your doctor to regulate the vaginal microenvironment and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. In daily life, you should avoid excessive cleaning of the vagina, choose cotton underwear and change it frequently, and avoid wearing tight pants that cause local moisture and stuffiness.

5. Hormone treatment

Chronic cervicitis may be related to abnormal estrogen levels and usually manifests as menstrual disorders, pain during intercourse and other symptoms. Postmenopausal women can use estrogen ointment locally under the guidance of a doctor to improve cervical mucosal atrophy. Hormone levels need to be monitored during treatment to avoid adverse reactions such as endometrial hyperplasia caused by long-term heavy use.

Patients with chronic cervicitis should pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and avoid using irritating lotions to rinse the vagina. Sexual intercourse should be prohibited during treatment, and spouses should be examined and treated at the same time to prevent cross-infection. The diet should be light, consume more high-quality protein and fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Perform appropriate aerobic exercise to enhance physical fitness and avoid pelvic congestion caused by sitting for long periods of time. Perform regular cervical cancer screenings and seek medical attention promptly if abnormalities are found. Maintaining a regular schedule and avoiding staying up late and overexerting can help improve immunity and promote recovery.