Cervical dilation means the cervix opens up to allow the baby to move from the uterus into the birth canal. Signs that your cervix is dilating include losing your mucus plug, a bloody show, and ...

Here's the thing: You're likely not acquainted with your cervix at all-other than, you know, when your ob-gyn swabs it during a Pap test (cringe). That means you probably don't know what it feels like ...

A friable cervix occurs when the cervix becomes more sensitive than usual. This can include symptoms like bleeding after intercourse. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and uterus. The term ...

Imagine getting your cervix stitched shut. Yes, like with a needle and thread. Now imagine having that done three separate times, the third time a double stitch (two stitches, one just higher than the ...

CNN has received brutal mockery on Twitter after tweeting a story on Thursday about recommended cervical cancer screenings for "individuals with a cervix," rather than "women." The outlet's phrasing ...

LSIL is not cancer, but rather an indication of mild abnormalities in cervical cells. It is often linked to HPV, and regular screenings are important for early diagnosis. Follow-up testing is crucial ...

It’s not uncommon to experience cramping or mild bleeding after a Pap smear. But heavy bleeding or severe cramping shouldn’t occur. A Pap smear is a screening procedure that can detect cervical cancer ...

The Pap test is the best screening tool we have for cervical cancer, but abnormal results don’t always mean you have or will develop the condition. The Pap smear, also called the Pap test, is the gold ...

Imagine getting your cervix stitched shut. Yes, like with a needle and thread. Now imagine having that done three separate times, the third time a double stitch (two stitches, one just higher than the ...