Diseases and Conditions

Cervicitis

Symptoms

Most often, cervicitis causes no signs and symptoms, and you may only learn you have the condition after a pelvic exam performed by your doctor for another reason. If you do have signs and symptoms, they may include:

  • Large amounts of unusual vaginal discharge
  • Frequent, painful urination
  • Pain during sex
  • Bleeding between menstrual periods
  • Vaginal bleeding after sex, not associated with a menstrual period

When to see a doctor

See your doctor if you have:

  • Persistent, unusual vaginal discharge
  • Nonmenstrual vaginal bleeding
  • Pain during sex