A routine change in the inpatient obstetric providers resulted in a change from continued vaginal misoprostol to use of vaginal 10 mg dinoprostone (Cervidil) for cervical ripening. This change in ...

The case presented here was not managed according to these guidelines, and a switch was made based on provider preference and comfort. There are no studies in the literature that describe the ...

Women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening, an influential health panel said Tuesday. Draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Researchers found a reduction in cervical cancer mortality in women under the age of 25, which is likely due to the introduction of the HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer deaths have plunged ...

Rates of cervical cancer have decreased since a vaccine for human papillomavirus, or HPV, was introduced in 2006 (SN: 10/6/08). Now, a new study is the first to show a steep decline in cervical ...

Cervical screening is a way of preventing cervical cancer. It is not a test for cancer. It tests for a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). This screening is for anyone with a cervix from age 25 ...

This is a small flexible balloon catheter that is inserted into your cervix then filled with saline solution, which will dilate your cervix mechanically. A cervical balloon is sometimes tried in place ...

Women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not up to date with their routine check-ups. The NHS invites women for screening every three ...

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), also known as cervical dysplasia, is the abnormal growth of cells (neoplasia) or lesions on your outer cervix lining (intraepithelial). CIN can be detected ...