The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. There is no indication of an infection. If the infection is caused by trichomoniasis or a bacterium, the sexual partner should be treated also. This prevents the partners from being re-infected after the treatment. The most common infections are caused by one or a combination of three sources.
Sores can develop on the cervix .
There may be pain on urination or intercourse. There may be a rash or painful intercourse. Different treatments are necessary for each type of infection. What The Risks Are There are no risks. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.