If your doctor finds abnormal cells in your cervix, the lower part of your uterus that connects to your vagina, they may decide to remove them with a procedure called cervical cryotherapy. "This ...

A cervical biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the cervix to check for signs of cancer. Depending on the type of biopsy, it can also remove precancerous cells and ...

Cervical biopsies can be painful. Pain levels depend on several factors, including the type of biopsy and whether doctors administer pain relief during the procedure. A cervical biopsy involves ...

In the US, women from low-income backgrounds and minority groups, particularly those of Latin American origin, have a high incidence of cervical cancer. Attendance for Papanicolaou ('Pap') smear ...

In 2018, there were approximately 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer worldwide. More than 85% of cases occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), primarily because of poor access to ...

Severe dysplasia is the most serious form of cervical dysplasia. It’s not cancer, but it has the potential to become cancer. It doesn’t usually cause symptoms, so it’s almost always discovered during ...