What causes Cervicitis?
Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection, usually caught during sexual activity. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that can cause cervicitis include:
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Herpes virus (genital herpes) Human papilloma virus (genital warts) Trichomoniasis
However, in a few cases it may be due to:
A device inserted into the pelvic area such as: Cervical cap Device to support the uterus (pessary) Diaphragm An allergy to spermicides used for birth control or to latex in condoms Exposure to a chemical </s>