Abstract: This chapter discusses vaginitis and cervicitis, which are undoubtedly linked in many instances, to some degree. Vaginitis can be divided into two broad categories: infectious and noninfectious, and either can lead to cervicitis. The most common noninfectious cause of vaginitis is bacterial vaginosis (BV), which has been shown not to be simply an alteration in the indigenous vaginal microbiota but perhaps should be considered as a subclinical infection. Many women with vaginitis are asymptomatic and do not seek treatment until they develop symptoms. Patients with vaginitis and cervicitis who undergo pelvic surgery are at risk for post-operative pelvic infection. BV has also been associated with complex pelvic inflammatory disease. Therefore, a simple evaluation of the vagina and cervicitis can lead to proper management, resolution of vaginitis and cervicitis, and improve the patient's quality of life.
Publication Year: 2021
Publication Date: 2021-10-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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