Cervix
The narrow lower end of the uterus, at the top of the vagina.
What does cervix mean?
Cervix: The narrow lower end of the uterus, at the top of the vagina.
How it is used in the Splash library
The vagina is a stretchy, muscular canal from the vulva to the Cervix.
From “Vulva vs vagina: an anatomy tour”Your Cervix responds to hormones all cycle long.
From “Cervical mucus and cervix position”Cervical screening (once called a smear test) checks the health of your cervix and helps prevent cervical cancer.
From “Cervical screening (the smear test), explained”The NHS lists changes to the surface of the cervix (cervical ectropion), small growths on the cervix (polyps), vaginal dryness and STIs as possible causes.
From “Spotting between periods”Discs: sit higher up, near the cervix.
From “Period products, compared”
Where it comes up
Body literacyVulva vs vagina: an anatomy tour4 min readBody literacyCervical mucus and cervix position4 min read · Deep diveBody literacyCervical screening (the smear test), explained5 min readCycle basicsSpotting between periods4 min readPeriod carePeriod products, compared5 min readPregnancy & postpartumIs this labour? When to call your midwife4 min readSex & relationshipsBleeding after sex: what it can mean4 min readConditionsCervical screening if you are trans or non-binary3 min read
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