CERVICAL cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Jamaica, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican women. But it is considered a preventable disease, and ...

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging systems for vulva, cervix, endometrium, and sarcomas have been revised for the first time in over a decade. The purpose of ...

Cervical screening appointments take no more than ten minutes. Unfortunately, for many, they're a cause of worry. While millions of people attend these appointments each year, some miss out on the ...

During a live event, Shannon N. Westin, MD, MPH, and participants discussed their experience treating patients with progressive cervical cancer and the toxicity profile of tisotumab vedotin. WESTIN: ...

Parturition or “calving” is generally considered to occur in three stages. Stage 1: The first stage of parturition is dilation of the cervix. The normal cervix is tightly closed right up until the ...

While the HPV vaccine will not cure a preexisting HPV infection, it is the best way to build immunity against future HPV infections and prevent cervical cancer. Fortunately, 80% to 90% of HPV ...

Warts can show up inside or outside the vagina, in or around the anus, or on the cervix. You can’t always see the bumps. They can be HPV warts on or around your vagina, cervix, or anus might go away, ...

Uterine atony—also called atony of the uterus—occurs when the uterine muscles don't tighten after delivering a baby. If the muscles don't contract, the bleeding doesn't stop, causing postpartum ...