What to bring
to your appointment
Your name and contact details and questions about your sexual history.
Mucopurulent Cervicitis (MPC) is an STI of the cervix (opening to the uterus). Oftentimes, it’s a result of another STI such as chlamydia and gonorrhea but can also be caused by other germs. The germs can live in the cervix for a long time before symptoms become apparent.
Through unprotected sex with a partner infected with bacteria known to cause MPC.
Use internal or external condoms and encourage open and honest communication with your partner(s).
Some people with vulvas/vaginas won’t have symptoms. When symptoms are present they include the following:
The best way to determine if you have MPC is to get examined and tested by a doctor or nurse.
MPC is treated with antibiotics. Make sure you and your partner(s) are both treated. You can become re-infected with MPC through unprotected sex with a new partner or a partner who hasn’t been treated.
Your partner(s) also needs to be tested and treated even if there are no symptoms. You can get re-infected if you have condomless sex (oral, vaginal, or anal) before your partner(s) is treated.
All serious long-term problems can be prevented with early treatment.
It takes one week for the antibiotic to rid the body of the infection. With that in mind, avoid sex (oral, vaginal, anal without a condom) for 7 days after you and your partner(s) have finished treatment.