Inflammed Cervix...what does mean, how do I take care of it?

Question

My annual pap came back abnormal, I had to go back for a colopscopy. Afterwards, the Dr. said he THOUGHT I might have HPV. I was devastated and still confused. My results came back that everything was fine but that I just had an inflammed cervix. I was given no meds just that he wants to see me again in 6mths. What do I do? Is there something I can take to take care of the situation...I need advice. THANKS!!!

Answer 1

Go get a 2nd opinion. An inflamed Cervix is not normal.
Inflammatory lesions of the cervix and vagina are commonly observed, and particularly in women living in tropical developing countries. Cervical inflammation is mostly due to infection (usually mixed or polymicrobial); other causes include foreign bodies (an intrauterine device, a retained tampon, etc.), trauma, and chemical irritants such as gels or creams. The clinical features and diagnostic characteristics of these lesions are described in this chapter to help in the differential diagnosis of cervical lesions. Go to the site below & check out all the different kinds diagnoses & remedies. :)

Answer 2

Cryosurgery may be used to treat a woman who has an inflamed cervix, called cervicitis.

This procedure can often be done in the doctor's office. First, a tool called a speculum is used to hold the vaginal walls apart so that the cervix can be seen well. This tool is also used during a regular Pap smear. A bit of gel is then put on the cervix. This helps create a good seal for a tool called a cryoprobe. The cryoprobe delivers liquid nitrogen to the right spot on the cervix. A flow of liquid nitrogen, which is extremely cold, freezes the cervix cells for about 3 to 5 minutes. After a wait of 2 to 3 minutes to let the cells warm up, they are frozen again for 3 to 5 minutes. This repeated freezing destroys the cells.

What happens right after the procedure?
When cryosurgery has been used to treat precancerous cells in the cervix, a Pap smear should be done every 3 to 4 months after that for one year. During the second year, Pap smears should be done every 6 months. A Pap smear is done to test for cancer of the cervix. If a Pap smear is abnormal, a biopsy of the cervix may be needed to check the cells of the cervix more closely. A biopsy involves taking a small piece of tissue from the cervix with a special needle. The tissue can then be sent to the lab for analysis.

What happens later at home?
A woman may go back to her normal activities after the procedure. Mild cramping may be treated with over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen.

During the next month, the cells that were frozen will be lost in the form of a clear discharge from the vagina. So that the tissues can heal, the woman should not put anything in her vagina for 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure. This means she must avoid using douches or tampons. And she should not have sexual intercourse during this time as well.

What are the potential complications after the procedure?
Rarely, complications can occur, such as:
bleeding from the cervix
infection of the cervix
narrowing of the cervix, which may cause more cramping than normal during menstruation if it blocks the menstrual flow

Answer 3

I would get a second opinion. An inflamed cervix is usually a symptom of cervicitis which could be caused by a number of STDs or a yeast infection that went out of control. He should have given you medication for it.