Cervix
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier, MD – Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. It is part of a woman’s reproductive system. During a woman’s menstrual period, blood flows from her uterus through her cervix, down her vagina, and out of her body. During sex, the cervix makes mucus that helps sperm move up into the uterus. During…
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier, MD – Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine