The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth. It also allows menstrual blood to leave a woman's body.

Your health care provider may perform a Pap test during your health checkup to look for changes to the cells of the cervix, including cervical cancer. Other problems with the cervix include:

  • Cervicitis - inflammation of the cervix. This is usually from an infection.
  • Cervical incompetence - This can happen during pregnancy. The opening of the cervix widens long before the baby is due.
  • Cervical polyps and cysts - abnormal growths on the cervix

Symptoms of Cervix Disorders

The following features are indicative of Cervix Disorders:
  • green, brown or yellow and pus-like vaginal discharge
  • frequent urination
  • painful urination
  • pain during intercourse
  • vaginal bleeding after intercourse
  • loss of appetite
  • weight loss
  • fatigue
  • pelvic pain
  • back pain
  • leg pain
  • swollen legs
  • heavy vaginal bleeding
  • bone fractures
  • leakage of urine or feces from the vagina
It is possible that Cervix Disorders shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Cervix Disorders

The following are the most common causes of Cervix Disorders:
  • sexually transmitted infections
  • allergic reactions due to feminine hygiene products
  • bacterial overgrowth in vagina
  • human papillomavirus type 16
  • human papillomavirus type 18
  • cigarette smoking
  • use of oral contraceptives
  • episodes of multiple pregnancies

Risk Factors for Cervix Disorders

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Cervix Disorders:
  • engage in high-risk sexual behavior
  • sexual intercourse at an early age
  • history of sexually transmitted infections
  • human papillomavirus infection
  • smoking

Prevention of Cervix Disorders

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Cervix Disorders. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • use condoms each time having sex
  • intake proper nutritional diet

Occurrence of Cervix Disorders

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Cervix Disorders cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Not common between 50K - 500K cases

Common Age Group

Cervix Disorders most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 20-50 years

Common Gender

Cervix Disorders can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Cervix Disorders

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Cervix Disorders:
  • Biopsy imaging: To see abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix
  • Pelvic exam: To check pelvic organs for areas of swelling and tenderness

Doctor for Diagnosis of Cervix Disorders

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Cervix Disorders:
  • Gynecologist
  • Oncologist

Complications of Cervix Disorders if untreated

Yes, Cervix Disorders causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Cervix Disorders is left untreated:
  • can be fatal
  • fertility problems

Procedures for Treatment of Cervix Disorders

The following procedures are used to treat Cervix Disorders:
  • Hysterectomy: Removal of the whole uterus including part of the vagina to treat cancer
  • Trachelectomy: Removes the cancer while preserving the ovaries and uterus

Self-care for Cervix Disorders

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Cervix Disorders:
  • Don't smoke: Helps in lowering the risk of cervical cancer
  • Practice safe sex: Reduces the risk of cervical cancer
  • Abstain from sexual intercourse: Helps in preventing bacterial infection along to your partner
  • Use heating pad: Apply heating pad to lower belly area to relieve menstrual pain
  • Intake healthy diet: Eat light but frequent meals
  • Exercise regularly: Walk or exercise regularly
  • Maintain healthy weight: Lose weight if you are overweight

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Cervix Disorders

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Cervix Disorders:
  • Meditation therapy: Helps in relaxing and relieving stress
  • Do yoga: Helps in relieving pain
  • Acupuncture: Helps in relieving menstrual cramps
  • Acupressure: Helps in relieving menstrual cramps
  • Use vitamin A therapy: Reduces the risk of cervical cancer

Patient Support for Treatment of Cervix Disorders

The following actions may help Cervix Disorders patients:
  • Talk early and often: Talk to your daughter about the changes she can expect in her body
  • Take time for yourself: Helps in combating the stress and fatigue of cancer
  • Find someone to talk with: By discussing the feelings with a friend or family member makes you feel comfortable

Is Cervix Disorders Infectious?

Yes, Cervix Disorders is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
  • sexual contact

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Cervix Disorders.
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