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Cervical infection

Cervical infection

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Cervicitis is swelling (inflammation) of the end of the uterus (cervix).

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

34 years experience

Is a type of:

Female urogenital diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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