The female reproductive system includes internal and external organs, each designed to carry out varying functions. Learn ...

Precancer or cancer in the uterus, cervix (opening of the uterus), or vagina can also cause abnormal bleeding. Medical conditions—Obesity, thyroid problems, blood clotting problems, and liver ...

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating ...

Turns out, it’s quite possible that some rough sex caused you to bruise your cervix—the narrow, lower part of the uterus. A “bruised cervix” refers to an injury to that part of your ...

Descensus of the uterine cervix outside of the vaginal introitus is usually associated with severe pelvic relaxation. Most patients are multiparous, so the most probable etiology is repeated ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Dr. Richard Barakat, physician-in-chief at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.

Menstruation, or a period, is the bleeding that occurs about monthly in healthy people born with a uterus, from puberty to ...

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have found that ...