Articles related to "Cervicitis"

How complications of the cervix can affect your fertility and what you can do to safeguard yourself.

Endocervicitis (cervicitis) is the term used to describe inflammation of the mucosal lining of the cervix.

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in North America. More than 2,000,000 people in the U.S. have Chlamydia infection.

Gonorrhea infects mucosal membranes outside the genital tract. Serious gonococcal infections and complications can occur.

Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD).

The Chlamydia genus of bacteria consists of four unique species that cause a variety of disease including genital tract infections and respiratory tract infections.

Reiter's syndrome is a seronegative arthritis presenting with a classic triad of arthritis, urethritis and conjunctivitis.

Roughly 25% of all pregnant women experience bleeding or spotting during the first weeks of pregnancy, but most progress to normal deliveries.

What are the major sexually transmitted diseases that one should know about?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract that can lead to infertility and other serious complications.

Reactive arthritis is triggered by an infectious agent outside the joints; a specific genetic makeup increases one's risk of acquiring this condition.

Two million people in the US may be infected with chlamydia; two percent of people under age 40 carry the disease. Regular screening identifies those who need treatment.

The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).