1 Most often, the bacterial and viral infections that cause cervicitis are transmitted by sexual contact. Cervicitis can result from common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and genital herpes.  Allergic reactions.
Typical costs: 1  Stitches typically are covered by health insurance.  For patients without health insurance, stitches typically cost $200-$3,000 or more, depending on the provider, the injury and the complexity of the repair.
The average cost for punch grafting is about $1,300, though costs can vary widely depending on patient condition and procedure. Since most medical insurance companies consider punch grafting a cosmetic procedure, it usually is not covered.