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Diseases & Conditions
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Cervicitis is an irritation of the cervix caused by a number of different organisms. Cervicitis is generally classified as either acute, meaning the onset of symptoms is severe and sudden, or chronic, lasting over a period of months or longer.
Causes may include:
- gonorrhea
- chlamydia
- herpes
- use of oral contraceptives
Treatment may include:
- medication
- cryosurgery - the use of liquid nitrogen, or a probe that is very cold, to freeze and kill abnormal cells
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