Articles about "cervix"
Colposcopy - What Is A Colposcopy
Because the Pap smear is a screening tool and not a diagnostic tool, your gynecologist may want to take a closer look at your cervix to determine the cause ...
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cevicalconditions/a/colposcopy.htm
D & C Dilation and Curettage
The cervix is round and has a small opening called the OS. ... An injection around the cervix will minimize pain or discomfort from the procedure and ...
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery/a/d_and_c.htm
Menstruation 101
The lower third of the uterus is called the cervix. The cervix has an ... Your menstrual flow also contains blood and mucus from the cervix and vagina. ...
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/menstruation/a/understandmenst.htm
Let's Talk about Vaginal Discharge
Aug 5, 2004 ... Glands in your vaginal and cervix produce small amounts of fluid that flows out of your vagina everyday taking with it old cells that line ...
http://womenshealth.about.com/od/vaginaldischarg1/a/vaginaldischarg.htm
Cervix Definition - What Is a Cervix?
Jan 4, 2008 ... The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus that dilates and opens to allow passage of menstrual blood and during birth.
http://miscarriage.about.com/od/pregnancylossbasics/g/cervix.htm
Transformation Zone Definition - What is the Transformation Zone ...
Sep 14, 2007 ... Definition: a specific area of the cervix where almost all ... This is the area of the cervix in which Pap smear and biopsy samples are ...
http://cervicalcancer.about.com/od/glossary/g/tz.htm
Cervical Os Definition - What is the Cervical Os?
Apr 16, 2008 ... Definition: the opening of the cervix. The cervical os dilates (opens) ... What is the Cervix? - What Women Should Know About Their Cervix ...
http://cervicalcancer.about.com/od/glossary/g/cervical_os.htm
Diagnosing Cervical Cancer - Cervical Biopsy - Colposcopy
Oct 10, 2007 ... A cervical biopsy is a procedure in which small amounts of tissue are removed from the cervix for further examination. ...
http://cervicalcancer.about.com/od/diagnosis/p/cervicalbiopsy.htm
Cervical Dysplasia - What is Cervical Dysplasia - Abnormal Pap Smears
Sep 14, 2007 ... Cervical dysplasia is a common condition that describes abnormal precancerous changes to the cervix. Abnormal changes can range from mild to ...
http://cervicalcancer.about.com/od/cervicaldysplasia/a/dysplasia.htm
Colposcope - Colposcopy Exam
Oct 16, 2007 ... Examples: The doctor looked through the colposcope during the exam to identify any abnormalities on the cervix. ...
http://cervicalcancer.about.com/od/glossary/g/colposcope.htm
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