Cervicitis – Causes, Symptoms, Herbal Remedies and Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

Cervicitis is a female reproductive infection which is found in the lower end of the uterus that is called the cervix, which gets open into the vagina. The uterus is a female reproductive organ, which is located within the pelvic region. Uterus has three layers, the innermost layer of the uterus is the endometrium, the middle muscular layer is the myometrium and the outermost layer is the perimetrium. In this article, we are going to discuss the cause, symptoms and treatment of cervicitis.

INTRODUCTION

Infectious or noninfectious inflammation of the cervix is known as cervicitis. It is common in women and goes along with vaginal discharge and pain during intercourse. Most adult women are suffering from cervicitis. The most common bacteria which are involved in causing cervicitis are streptococcus or staphylococcus.

CAUSES OF CERVICITIS

The most common cause of cervicitis is sexually transmitted diseases:-

1. Allergic reaction from the latex used in condoms or douches
2. Sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasma genitalium or genital herpes.
3. Radiation therapy
4. Irritation from tampons
5. Bacterial overgrowth
6. Hormonal imbalance
7. Pregnancy

TYPES OF CERVICITIS

There are two types of cervicitis

1. ACUTE CERVICITIS
2. CHRONIC CERVICITIS

1. ACUTE CERVICITIS

When cervicitis is often due to infection, it is known as acute cervicitis. The various organisms which are involved in acute cervicitis are E.coli, streptococcus, chlamydia and gonococcus.

Clinical features

1. The cervix is tender to touch
2. Mucopurulent discharge
3. Vaginal examination is painful

2. CHRONIC CERVICITIS

When cervicitis is non-infectious, it is known as chronic cervicitis. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis are gynaecological procedures, allergens and chemicals.

Clinical features

1. Lower back pain
2. Excessive mucus discharge
3. Congestive dysmenorrhoea

SYMPTOMS OF CERVICITIS

1. Abnormal vaginal discharge which can be white, yellow and grey.
2. Unpleasant odour of vaginal discharge
3. Vaginal irritation
4. Painful sexual intercourse
5. Unexpected light vaginal bleeding
6. Lower back pain
7. Frequent urination
8. Pelvic pain

DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICITIS

1. PAP smear
2. Pelvic examination
3. Cervical discharge culture
4. Cervical biopsy

TREATMENT OF CERVICITIS

1. Antibiotics
2. Antiviral medication
3. Antifungal medication
4. Cryotherapy

COMPLICATIONS OF CERVICITIS

1. Pelvic inflammatory disease
2. Premature labour or miscarriage
3. Risk of getting HIV
4. Infertility problem

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF CERVICITIS

Cervicitis is not said to be a disease in Ayurveda, it is a contagious disease similar to acharana and upapluta. Cervicitis is considered an Agantuja Vyadhi which is caused due to infections.

1. Upapluta

It is one among 20 gynaecological disorders which is mainly seen due to aggravation of kapha dosha which is vitiated with vata dosha which contaminates the uterus and produces abnormalities. This condition includes pain in the genital area with mucus and excessive vaginal discharge.

2. Acharana

It is one among 20 gynaecological disorders which is mainly seen due to improper maintenance of the genital health of the women. It is an infectious condition which leads to vaginal itching and excessive discharge from the vagina.

NIDANA (CAUSES) OF CERVICITIS

1. Factors that lead to kapha and rakta vitiation
2. Unprotected sex
3. Krimi (parasite) infestation

SAMPRAPTI (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY) OF CERVICITIS

It is considered an Agantuja Vyadhi. With nidan, the microorganisms enter the body and vitiate various dosha and further vitiate rakta or mamsa dhatu which produces various symptoms.

LAKSHANA (SYMPTOMS) OF CERVICITIS

1. Yoni srava (vaginal discharge)
2. Atiartava (bleeding between periods)
3. Kukshi shula (lower abdominal pain)
4. Ksheena (weakness)

CHIKITSA (TREATMENT) OF CERVICITIS

There are some local procedures which are used in the treatment of cervicitis

1. Yonidhoopana- It is the fumigation of the outer part of the vulval regions
2. Yoniprakshalana– Washing the vulvar area and vagina with herbal decoctions
3. Yoni Pichu- Use of Tampons with medicated ghee/oils preparation
4. Yonipratisarana- Powdering the area with fine herbal
5. Uttar Basti- It is the application and retention of herbal formulation inside the vaginal region for specific time intervals like an enema and then flushes out.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR CERVICITIS

Planet ayurveda is a GMP – certified clinical and ISO 9001:2015 certified US FDA-registered company. In Planet Ayurveda, the formulation of various remedies from the holistic system of ayurveda to provide relief from disease is manufactured here. In Planet Ayurveda, formulations of herbal remedies are preservative-free. For cervicitis, Planet ayurveda provides various supplements without causing any side effects.

PRODUCT LIST

1. KAISHORE GUGGUL
2. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT
3. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
4. FEMOPLAN SYRUP
5. LUCOPLAN SYRUP

1. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Kaishore guggul is a polyherbal tablet which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shuddha guggul (Commiphora mukul), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Long pepper (Piper longum), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum) and Indian jalap (Ipomoea turpethum). It helps to reduce inflammation. It also acts as an antimicrobial and antibiotic herb.

Dosage – With lukewarm water 2 tablets twice daily.

2. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT

Female health support is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Ashoka (Saraca indica), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). It helps balance the hormones and maintain the overall health of the females. Strengthen the reproductive organs and improve lactation.

Dosage – With plain water, after meals 1 capsule twice daily.

3. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia curcumin is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Shallaki (Boswellia curcumin) and Haridra (Curcuma longa). The combination of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa) helps reduce pain and give synergistic effects. In this shallaki it acts as an anti-inflammatory herb and curcumin acts as an antioxidant.

Dosage – With plain water, after meals 1 capsule twice daily.

4. FEMOPLAN SYRUP

Femoplan syrup is a polyherbal syrup which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Dashmoola, Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Ashoka (Saraca asoca), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), patha (Cissampelos pareira) and sugar-free syrup. It prevents microbial replication and kills the microorganisms. It is helpful in the management of ovarian cysts and the reduction of pain.

Dosage – 2 tablespoons twice daily.

5. LUCOPLAN SYRUP

Lucoplan syrup is a polyherbal syrup which is formulated by planet ayurveda by using Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Mochras (Salmalia malabarica), Ashoka (Saraca asoca), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Patha (Cissampelos pareira) and sugar-free syrup. It helps reduce itching in the genital area and vaginal discharge. It Pacifies the Kapha doshas which corrects the impairment of Rasa dhatu in the vaginal tract. It is also helpful in restoring digestive fire and clearing toxins.

Dosage – 2 tablespoons twice daily.

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CONCLUSION

The inflammation of the cervix which is the lower end of the uterus is known as cervicitis. The uterus is the female reproductive organ, which is a hormone-responsive sex organ. It helps in secreting uterine milk for the nourishment of the embryo. Cervicitis is not a single disease, it is an infectious condition. In ayurveda, it has similarities with both Upapluta and Acharana and it is considered an Agantuja Vyadhi which is caused due to infections. After we discussed herbal supplements formulated by planet ayurveda which are helpful in cervicitis without causing any side effects.