If the doctor thinks you have cervicitis, she start with a pelvic exam. This lets her get a closer look at your cervix. She'll probably swab your cervix to collect vaginal fluids (she'll test them for bacteria or viruses) or to see how easily it bleeds.
And she'll ask questions about your sexual history like:
Even if you don't have symptoms, your doctor will check for cervicitis if:
The number of partners you've had
If you've had sex without a condom
The kind of contraception you used
You're pregnant
She thinks you're at high risk for an STD