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Cervicitis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Injury of cervix
  • pessaries
  • Cervical Caps

Causes Overview Articles

Cervicitis
However, in a few cases it may be due to:.Cervical cap Device to support the uterus(pessary) Diaphragm An allergy to spermicides used for birth control or to latex in condoms Exposure to a chemical.Cervicitis is very common, affecting more than ha...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Cervicitis
The most common cause of cervicitis is infection, either local or as a result of various sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Cervicitis can also be caused by birth control devices such as a cervical cap or diaphragm, or ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Ask The Doctor (06-25-2007)
After having a vaginal pessary placed, can you have sex or would it be painful still? Is it unhealthy or dangerous?
Source:StayWell
First Aid: Chemical Exposure
Some chemicals cause burns. Others may be absorbed through skin or lungs, causing hidden damage.
Source:StayWell
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