Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways The vagina is a muscular tube connecting the outside of the body to ...

The cervix connects the vagina to the uterus. It plays a major role in the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth. Various health conditions, such as cervical polyps, can affect the ...

Chances are you haven't given your cervix much thought. Unlike the labia, clitoris, and vaginal canal, the cervix doesn't get a lot of love—literally and figuratively speaking. Part of that is due to ...

You might never see your own cervix in your lifetime, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be clued up on all the weird and wonderful things there are to know about it. With one Jo’s Cervical Cancer ...

Cervical bruising can sometimes happen during penetrative sex and typically heals within a day or two. If your pain grows or persists, it may be time to talk with your doctor. Is this cause for ...

Your cervix is the small opening at the bottom part of your uterus, or womb, that connects your vagina and your womb. A cone biopsy is a minor surgery to remove a cone-shaped piece of your cervix. A ...

One in 5 women has a cervix and uterus (womb) that tilt back toward the spine instead of sitting upright or leaning slightly forward in the lower abdomen. Doctors call this a “tilted uterus” or ...