Can you get pregnant if you have cervicitis?

Patients with cervicitis can generally become pregnant, but it may increase the risk of pregnancy or affect the probability of conception. Cervicitis is mainly caused by pathogenic infection, mechanical damage and other factors, and needs to be comprehensively evaluated according to the type and degree of inflammation.

Mild cervicitis usually does not significantly hinder pregnancy. Changes in the properties of cervical secretions may temporarily affect the passage of sperm, but in most cases natural pregnancy can still occur. After acute cervicitis is treated standardly, reproductive function can often return to normal. If patients with chronic cervicitis do not have cervical adhesions or severe tissue structural changes, the probability of pregnancy is not much different from that of healthy people. During pregnancy preparation, it is necessary to monitor the changes in the characteristics of leucorrhea. If yellow purulent discharge or bleeding in the same room occurs, seek medical attention promptly.

Severe cervicitis may reduce the chance of successful pregnancy. Ascending infections caused by pathogens such as chlamydia and gonococcus can lead to fallopian tube adhesions and secondary infertility. Long-term congestion and edema of the cervical mucosa may form a mechanical barrier that prevents sperm from entering the uterine cavity. When combined with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, local treatment may affect cervical function. It is recommended to complete colposcopy and pathogen screening before pregnancy. Those who are positive for mycoplasma need to be treated together as a couple. Cervicitis after pregnancy may induce premature rupture of membranes or premature delivery, and prenatal cervical length monitoring needs to be strengthened.

During pregnancy preparations, you should avoid vaginal douching and other behaviors that disrupt the balance of the bacterial flora. Choose cotton breathable underwear and change it daily. Pay attention to cleanliness before and after sex, and it is recommended to suspend sexual life during acute attacks. Chinese patent medicines such as Baofukang Suppository and Kangyongyan Tablets can be used as directed by the doctor to adjust the local microenvironment. Unauthorized vaginal suppositories are prohibited. Complete TORCH screening and cervical cytology examination 3 months before pregnancy. Treatment of cervicitis during pregnancy requires the selection of antibiotics that are safe for the fetus under the guidance of an obstetrician.