A CERVIX is a part of the anatomy that many of us may be aware of — but not all of us have. Especially because it’s a part of the body not visible to the human ...

Can cervical cysts be cancerous? Cervical cysts aren't cancerous. The most common variety is a nabothian (nuh-BOW-thee-un) cyst, which forms when normal tissue on the outer part of the cervix grows ...

Cervical effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix. It is part of the process that helps the cervix prepare for a vaginal delivery. The cervix connects the lower portion of the ...

The cervix is the doorway between your vagina and uterus. It’s the bottom part of your uterus located at the very top of your vagina and looks kind of like a small doughnut. The opening in the center ...

Is it a doughnut? Is it a sponge? NO. It’s just your cervix. Recently, troves of social media users were whipped into a frenzy after BeYou shared an image of an IRL cervix on Instagram. The image of ...

If you experience symptoms of a friable cervix, like painful sex or frequent spotting, it’s important to talk about it with your OB-GYN or doctor. What is a friable cervix? Your cervix is the ...

Having a short cervix can complicate labor and delivery. If a doctor recognizes someone has a short cervix early on, it can make treatment easier and more effective. If a pregnant woman’s cervix is ...

If you’re a person with a vagina, you’re likely vaguely aware of your cervix. It’s that bit that connects the uterus to the sexy-vagina bit. It’s narrow. It’s fairly far up your vag, and it hurts like ...