The cervix is the lower end of the uterus. It is located at the top of the
The cervical canal also allows sperm to pass from the vagina into the uterus.
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Cervix cryosurgery is a surgical treatment to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue in the cervix.Alternative NamesCervix surgery; Cryosurgery -... Read more »
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RadiationRadiation therapy is a treatment option for early stage cervical cancer (stages 1A2 - 1B1). Radiation given along with cisplatin-based... Read more »
Cervical cancer is the third largest type of cancer in women worldwide, but is less widespread in the United States due to the use of routine Pap... Read more »
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Cervicitis is swelling (inflammation) of the end of the uterus (cervix).Alternative NamesCervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervixCauses,... Read more »
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CausesHuman PapillomavirusThe human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause and risk factor of cervical cancer. HPV has been detected in virtually all... Read more »