The cervix is ​​the lowest part of the uterus through which menstrual blood drains. During labor, the cervix dilates, allowing the baby to pass through the birth canal. Like any other tissue in the body, the cervix can also become inflamed, the reasons for which can be different. Cervicitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the cervical canal. According to data from the National Library of Medicine in the US, half of women are affected by it at some point in their lives. The most common cause of cervicitis is an infection, which may or may not be due to sexual contact. Cervicitis can be acute or chronic. Acute cervicitis involves the onset of sudden symptoms, while chronic cervicitis usually lasts for several months. Acute cervicitis is most often due to a sexually transmitted infection such as: Herpes; Chlamydia; Trichomoniasis; Human papilloma virus (HPV); Gonorrhea. It can also be due to an infection caused by other factors such as an allergy to condom latex or be a result of hypersensitivity to the chemicals found in tampons. Common vaginal infections can also be to blame for the development of cervicitis. The chronic form of the condition usually appears after birth. It can also develop during pregnancy. NEWS_MORE_BOX There are cases where the condition occurs without symptoms, but when they are present they include: Vaginal bleeding; Discharge of white or gray discharge from the vagina, which may have an unpleasant odor; Pain in the vagina; A feeling of tension in the pelvis; Back pains.