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. "This ...

Nabothian cysts are small mucus-filled bumps on your cervix. They don’t usually cause symptoms or complications. A doctor may need to remove them if they get large enough to obstruct the view of your ...

Liz Swenson, MD, offers her perspective on cervical cancer screening strategies for transgender and nonbinary patients.

Adenocarcinoma of the cervix is a less common type of cervical cancer. It can cause symptoms such as vaginal bleeding. Treatment can include radiation therapy and surgery. Adenocarcinoma of the cervix ...

Cervical epithelial cells are far from passive bystanders in the body's immune system. New research shows they actually play an active and highly coordinated role in detecting and fighting infections.

The cervical os is the small opening at each end of the cervix. During ovulation, the cervical os opens to let sperm enter the uterus. Cervical stenosis is when the cervical os becomes too narrow or ...

Scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the University of California, Davis, have developed a microfluidic model of the human cervix. This ...

"Sexual Response in the Human Female," popularly known as the "Kinsey Report,"generated an international sensation in 1953, revolutionizing the way society thinks of sex. One particular statement in ...

• The cervix thins (effaces) and opens (dilates) to prepare for childbirth.• Signs of dilation include losing the mucus plug, bloody show, and mild discomfort.• Cervical checks by a healthcare ...

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) has been identified as one of the many unmet needs in women's health and affects more than 25% of reproductive-aged women. It is caused by pathogenic bacteria that push the ...