Therapy
As a rule, tissue migrations that are not painful and are classified as harmless (portio ectopias) do not need to be treated. However, untreated infections or diseases can develop into complications and serious illness. One example is the genital wart, which is an infection with human papilloma viruses (HPV).
On the one hand, these warts can cause severe symptoms, on the other hand, there is the possibility of developing cervical cancer. Therefore, such an infection should be treated immediately and intensively with chemical agents, laser or, if necessary, surgery. It is also important to examine your partner for a possible infection with HPV and to treat him or her as well, if necessary.
So-called polyps (protrusions of the mucous membrane in the area of the cervix/uterine orifice) and myomas (benign growths of the cervix) should also be removed, as they have a very low degeneration potential to malignant cancers or can cause discomfort due to a rapid increase in size. In general, personal hygiene should be observed. Anti-inflammatory sitz baths or the application of zinc ointment can relieve local itching in particular.
However, home remedies should only be used in addition to drug therapy.An inflammation of the cervix should always be treated with antibiotics or virustatics, depending on the pathogen, to prevent a further ascending infection. If the inflammation of the cervix is only treated with home remedies, it can lead to an inflammation of the uterus with further complications. Inflammation of the cervix should always be treated with medication to prevent ascending infections and their complications (e.g. infertility).
The choice of medication depends on the pathogen causing the infection. Antibiotics are administered in case of infection with bacteria. Different antibiotics are prescribed depending on the bacteria.
Chlamydia is mainly treated with the antibiotic doxycyline, in pregnancy with macrolides (azithromycin). In contrast, ceftriaxone (also during pregnancy) or ciprofloxacin is effective in the case of infection with gonococcus. In the case of sexually transmitted diseases, the partner should always be treated as well to avoid a ping-pong effect.
Since an inflammation of the cervix is often caused by a Chlamydia infection, you may also be interested in the following: Antibiotic therapy with a ChlamydieninfektionA therapy with vaginal suppositories is usually not usual. Since this is already an ascending infection from the vagina, it must always be treated systematically (via the blood) to prevent further spread. By inserting a suppository, additional bacteria can be introduced into the vagina.
Any manipulation should be avoided during therapy. A local therapy with suppositories is more likely to be carried out in cases of inflammation of the vaginal mucosa. It is not possible to say in general how long an inflammation of the cervix lasts.
Early diagnosis and pathogen identification is crucial in order to be able to administer the right medication quickly. An infection with bacteria is treated with antibiotics and an infection with viruses with virustatics. If the therapy is initiated quickly and adequately, the infection can be brought under control quickly. In the case of an uncomplicated infection with gonococci, for example, a single dose of Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin is sufficient. In rare cases, however, the infection does not subside completely and becomes chronic, usually leading to permanent infertility.
