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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Related … is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer screening tests check the cells on the … could lead to cancer. Two tests can be used to screen for cervical cancer. They may be used alone or together. A Pap …
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… Cervical Spinal Stenosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is cervical spinal stenosis? Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal …
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… Cervical Disc Herniation On this page: What is cervical disc herniation? The bones (vertebrae) that form … part of the spine, but they are most common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. The seven vertebrae …
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… Cervical Spinal Fusion On this page: Surgery Overview What … Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cervical spinal fusion is surgery that joins two or more of … in the hospital. You may need to wear a brace on your neck (cervical collar) while you recover. Why It Is Done Cervical …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps (FemCap) are no longer approved by Health … spermicidal jelly to use with the cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a …
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… Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test On this page: Overview Overview Cervical cell changes are classified according to their … normal. Moderate to severe cell changes Moderate to severe cervical cell changes (also called moderate to severe …
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… Cryotherapy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview What To … is not the best treatment if abnormal cells are high in the cervical canal. In that case, another treatment, such as an … changes on the cervix. But it isn't done if results of endocervical curettage show abnormal tissue high inside the …
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… Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Done An excisional biopsy of the cervix may be done after a cervical cancer screening test found a problem. It may be … depth, and severity of the abnormal tissue. Learn more Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test How Well It Works The …
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… Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview What To … (CO2) laser beam is used to: Destroy (vaporize) abnormal cervical tissue that can be seen through a magnifying … tool (colposcope). Remove abnormal tissue high in the cervical canal that can't be seen through the colposcope. …
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… Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview What To … be checked for abnormal cell changes or cancer. Learn more Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test How Well It Works LEEP … or uterus may develop (rare). Narrowing of the cervix (cervical stenosis) that can cause infertility may occur …
