What is the difference between cervical hypertrophy and cervicitis?

Cervical hypertrophy and cervicitis are two different gynecological diseases with some different characteristics and treatments.

Cervical hypertrophy is caused by the stimulation of long-term chronic inflammation, which leads to the proliferation of cervical glands and stroma, causing the cervix to increase in size. Cervical hypertrophy generally has no obvious symptoms, but symptoms such as lower abdominal discomfort and increased vaginal discharge may also occur. Cervical hypertrophy usually does not require special treatment, but regular cervical smear examinations and HPV testing are required to rule out the possibility of malignant lesions. For patients with obvious symptoms, drug therapy or physical therapy, such as laser therapy, cryotherapy, etc., can be considered.

Cervicitis refers to inflammation of the vaginal part of the cervix and the mucosa of the cervical canal, which may be caused by not paying attention to sexual hygiene, vaginal flora disorders, etc. Symptoms of cervicitis include cervical redness, swelling, pain, contact bleeding, etc. The treatment of cervicitis needs to be targeted at the cause, such as the use of antibiotics, Chinese patent medicines and other drug treatments, as well as physical treatments such as laser therapy and cryotherapy. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to preventive measures such as keeping the vulva clean and avoiding unclean sexual life.

Cervical hypertrophy and cervicitis are two different gynecological diseases with different pathogenesis and treatment methods. In the process of treatment and prevention, individualized management and treatment are required according to the specific situation. If there are any doubts or symptoms, you should seek medical attention for examination and treatment in time.