The treatment of cervicitis must be guided by the doctor according to the cause of the inflammation, and the use of antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals may be recommended, as well as ointments with antimicrobial properties that must be applied directly to the area.
It is important that the treatment is carried out for the time recommended by the doctor, even if there are no more signs or symptoms, as this will ensure the elimination of the agent causing cervicitis.
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix that normally has no symptoms, but can be noticed by the presence of yellow or greenish discharge, burning when urinating and bleeding during intimate contact. See what the symptoms of cervicitis are.
How the treatment is carried out
The treatment of cervicitis is established by the gynecologist and is carried out according to the cause of the inflammation and can be done with:
- Antibioticssuch as azithromycin, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone to treat bacterial infections;
- Antifungalssuch as fluconazole, itraconazole and ketoconazole, when the inflammation is caused by fungi, such as Candida sp.for example;
- Antiviralsif the inflammation is caused by viruses, such as Herpes and HPV.
- Ointments which are applied directly to the vagina, as they act faster and reduce women’s discomfort, such as Novaderm, Fluconazole ointment and Donnagel.
Antibiotics are taken according to medical advice, but they can be administered individually or in combination for a period of more or less 7 days.
If treatment with medication is not effective, the doctor may recommend laser surgery or cryotherapy to remove part of the injured tissue. This procedure is quick, carried out in the office under local anesthesia and does not cause pain or complications for the woman after surgery.
How to avoid
During cervicitis treatment, it is recommended to practice good hygiene in the intimate area, change underwear every day and avoid intimate contact until the end of treatment. Furthermore, it is important that the partner is evaluated, so that it can be checked whether the woman transmitted the virus, fungus or bacteria, for example, to the man and, thus, the partner’s treatment can be initiated.
To prevent cervicitis from happening, it is important to always use a condom, avoid having multiple partners and, in the case of allergies, identify the cause of the allergy and avoid contact.
