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Colposcopy
Find out why colposcopy is done and what to expect during an exam to diagnose cancer and other problems affecting the cervix, vagina and vulva.
Chronic pelvic pain
Ongoing pain in the pelvis can be a symptom of another disease or a condition in its own right. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Choosing a birth control pill
Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of the different types of birth control pills.
Cholestasis of pregnancy
This liver condition can occur late in pregnancy, triggering intense itching. The risk of complications for your baby may require early delivery.
Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Understand the risks posed by chickenpox during pregnancy.
Cervicitis
Sexually transmitted infections are often the reason why a woman develops inflammation of the cervix, which can cause abnormal discharge and bleeding.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
Cervical dysplasia: Is it cancer?
Learn what to expect if a Pap test shows cells that look different from typical cervical cells. Follow-up tests might include HPV testing and colposcopy.
Cervical cysts: Can they be cancerous?
Cervical cysts usually aren't cancerous. Some types of cervical cysts are so common that they're considered a normal feature of cervical anatomy.
Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
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