The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer starts when the cells in the cervix begin to grow abnormally. These changes in the cells often take years to ...

Incidence of preliminary cervical cancer decreased by approximately 80% among women aged 20-24 years in the United States since the widespread use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine ...

If your doctor finds abnormal cells in your cervix, the lower part of your uterus that connects to your vagina, they may decide to remove them with a procedure called cervical cryotherapy.

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a brand-name injection prescribed to treat cervical dystonia in adults. Cervical dystonia is a movement disorder that affects the neck. This article covers side ...

The cervical examination on admission was 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, medium consistency and posterior, −3 station, vertex presentation, equivalent to a Bishop score of 3, with membranes intact.

A person can expect changes to their vagina after giving birth. Common changes include perineal pain, pain during sex, bleeding, and vaginal dryness. According to the United Kingdom’s National ...

Hirayama disease is a rare neurological disorder primarily affecting young males. This condition poses diagnostic challenges ...

Your doctor or nurse uses a speculum to hold the vagina open during the examination. This allows them to see the vagina and cervix clearly. Some people find these examinations embarrassing. It can ...

Cervical cancer symptoms are often absent in the early stages and may only become apparent when the disease is more advanced. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom overall, often ...

Cervical mucus is a natural vaginal fluid that the cervix (structure at the bottom of the uterus) produces. It plays a role in the female reproductive process. The texture and color of cervical mucus ...