Having an inflamed cervix is also called
cervicitis. It is common and is usually
caused by an infection.
More information:
"Cervicitis is most often caused by an
infection. However, in a few cases it may
be due to chemical exposure or a device
inserted into the pelvic area such as a
pessary (a device to support the uterus),
cervical cap (a birth control device), or
diaphragm. The presence of the foreign
object may make the cervix more
susceptible to infection.
The condition may also be caused by an
allergy to contraceptive spermicides or to
latex in condoms.
Cervicitis is very common, affecting more
than half of all women at some point
during their adult lives. Intercourse at
an early age, high-risk sexual behavior,
multiple sexual partners, and a history of
sexually transmitted disease increase a
woman's risk of cervicitis.
A woman's risk increases if her sexual
partner(s) have engaged in high-risk
sexual behavior or have had a previous
sexually transmitted disease. Gonorrhea,
chlamydia, and trichomonas are commonly
seen sexually transmitted infections that
can cause cervicitis...."
http:
//www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article
/001495.htm
When she goes back for the follow up,
don't be afraid to ask the doctor
questions. He or she would be able to
give you more information as well as
information about what it means for your
daughter specifically, whereas we can only
give you general information and a list of
possible causes.
