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Cervicitis

Alternative Names: Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervix Symptoms: unusual vaginal discharge persistent may be profuse and have an odor gray, white or yellow color abnormal vaginal bleeding after intercourse between periods after menopause a sense of pelvic pressure or heaviness sexual intercourse, painful vaginal pain Note: There may be no symptoms. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below A pelvic examination reveals redness of the cervix or evidence of a cervical discharge. It may also reveal inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by the infected discharge. Tests: Tests for gonorrhea or Chlamydia may be positive. A wet mount inspection of the discharge may show evidence of candidiasis, Trichomonas, or bacterial vaginosis. A Pap smear may show evidence of inflammation or infection.

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