Cervicitis Inflammation of the cervix, usually due to sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomonas. May have no symptoms. Diagnosis can be made upon visual examination of the cervix. May cause itching and rapid spreading. Usually diagnosed by visual exam.
Early biopsy is recommended for atypical lesions.
If result is negative, repeat a pap smear every 3 months for 1 year. If result shows inflammatory changes, treat dysplasia again and repeat a pap smear at 3 months. Refer below for these conditions. If no history of abnormal Pap or treatment in 12 months, have a Pap smear at 3 months. If result is negative, repeat a pap smear every 6 months for 1 year.