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Cervical Cancer On this page: Health Tools … Support What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when cancer cells … take an active role in managing a health condition. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Cancer: Controlling Nausea and …
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… Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the birth control method that's right for you can be …
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Cervical Polyps On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are cervical polyps? Cervical polyps are growths in the cervical canal. This is …
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Cervical Spondylosis On this page: What is cervical spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of … . When this condition is in the neck, it's called cervical spondylosis. These changes don't always cause …
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Cervical Collars On this page: Overview Overview Cervical (neck) collars are sometimes used to support the … rubber. They allow some movement of the head and neck. Soft cervical collars are sometimes used after surgery, but they …
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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview … instructions on what to do if you miss or skip your birth control pills. Always read the pill label for specific …
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Cervical Spinal Stenosis On this page: Conditions Basics … lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to move, and to control the bowel and bladder and other body functions. The … stenosis). In rare cases, the spinal canal is narrowed from birth because of the way the bones are formed. What are the …
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Cervical Effacement and Dilatation On this page: Topic … and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means that the cervix stretches and … to efface, it will also start to open. This is called cervical dilatation. Cervical dilatation is described in …
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Cervical Disc Herniation On this page: … cause tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer (annulus or capsule) of the disc. The jelly-like material (nucleus) … and/or you are having weakness, constant pain, or decreased control of your bladder or bowels, surgery will be …
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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 …