Learn about normal vaginal discharge, how it changes during the menstrual cycle, and signs that may indicate infection or when to consult a healthcare provider.

May is National Women's Health Month. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all women over the age of 21 should receive an annual well woman exam that includes a pelvic ...

The mucus plug is a protective layer made up of sticky mucus that seals the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The cervical canal produces this plug to protect your womb and unborn baby from bacteria ...

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Clear, sticky discharge is normal during parts of the menstrual cycle and can indicate ovulation. During pregnancy, increased discharge helps protect the womb from infections. Medications like birth ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual's health, but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide. To study these diseases, a team of researchers has ...

The Hoffman test, also known as the Hoffman sign test, lets your doctor know whether there are compression — or pressure — problems in your spine near your neck. During this brief examination, your ...

Cervical cancer (CC) is the most common malignant tumor in females. Although persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a leading factor that causes CC, few women with HPV infection ...

Effacement is the cervix getting thinner, softer, and shorter for childbirth. Effacement is measured in percentages from 0 to 100 by a healthcare provider. Early or late effacement can cause ...

Almost everyone who has sex will at some point get the virus that can cause cervical cancer. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is so prevalent that it’s like the “common cold of the cervix” for women, ...

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Effective screening can detect precancerous changes years before cancer develops. But more than 4,300 women will die from cervical ...