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What causes chronic inflammation of the cervix?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 08/28/2026

Inflammation of the cervix is called cervicitis. This inflammation can occur acutely or chronically, and the most common causes are infections by microorganisms such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and genital herpes. However, cervicitis can also have a non-infectious cause, such as an allergic reaction.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.