Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Use to Prevent Pregnancy Pros and Cons When Does It Work Best? When Doesn’t It Work? Getting a Prescription How to Take It Out Complications Cleaning Alternatives A cervical cap helps prevent pregnancy, though there aremore reliable alternatives. A cap is smaller than adiaphragm, which is another prescription birth control device inserted into the vagina to block the cervix. Here’s what to know about how well they work, how to insert and remove them, how you get one, and the pros and cons of this particular birth control method....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Cervical ectropion is a noncancerous condition that occurs when the endocervix (the canal of thecervix) turns outward, exposing the cells that normally reside inside the cervix to the acidic vaginal environment. This article discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical ectropion, Verywell / Cindy Chung...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia GuideSigns and Symptoms of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Guide Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN), also known as cervical dysplasia, is the abnormal growth of cells (neoplasia) or lesions on your outer cervix lining (intraepithelial). Learn more about cervical intraepithelial neoplasia symptoms, causes, treatment, and prognosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCervical Rib AnatomyCervical Rib FunctionConditions Associated With Cervical RibsCervical Rib TreatmentSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cervical Rib Anatomy Cervical Rib Function Conditions Associated With Cervical Ribs Cervical Rib Treatment Summary Frequently Asked Questions The cervical ribs are located at the top of the rib cage. A cervical rib is an extra rib that most commonly extends from the seventh cervical vertebra of the neck above the first set of ribs....

Tonpor Kasa / Getty Images Cervical Spine Curve Injuries Cervical spineinjuriesrun the gamut from mild to life-altering or even lethal, and have a number of potential causes. Some common cervical spine injuries include herniated discs, strains, sprains,stingers, and burners (an athletic injury that is typically temporary). Additionally, the cervical spine can develop degenerative changes that may lead to arthritis and stenosis. These changes are usually, but not always, related to advancing age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeck Pain PTWhat Traction DoesHow It WorksCervical Traction MethodsHome ExercisesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neck Pain PT What Traction Does How It Works Cervical Traction Methods Home Exercises Frequently Asked Questions Cervicaltraction is a treatment often used in physical therapy to help treat neck pain and cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerves). It involves gently stretching your neck and separating the disc and joint surfaces in your cervical spine (neck)....

Cervicalgiais a term used to describe pain or significant discomfortin your neck, especially at the back and/or sides.Lumbagois a similar term to cervicalgia except that it refers to pain in the low back. Cervicalgia is very common, and chronic neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability. Verywell / Catherine Song Where Does Cervicalgia Occur? Basically, cervicalgia is neck pain. The bones of the neck form the cervical spine—this is the area extending from the first spinal vertebra through the seventh....

If you experienceheadachesthat seem to come from your neck, you may be suffering from a cervicogenic headache, which is a condition that still leaves many headache specialists scratching their heads. Let’s learn more about this unusual headache and how it’sdiagnosedand treated. Tetra Images / Getty Images Symptoms Other features of a cervicogenic headache include: In addition to head pain, a person may also experience the following associated symptoms: Neck Pain and Dizziness: What’s Causing It?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCervidil vs. Cytotec: UsesCervidil Pros & ConsCytotec Pros & ConsWhat to ExpectCervidil Side EffectsCytotec Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cervidil vs. Cytotec: Uses Cervidil Pros & Cons Cytotec Pros & Cons What to Expect Cervidil Side Effects Cytotec Side Effects Cervidil (dinoprostone) and Cytotec (misoprostol) are both prescription drugs belonging to the prostaglandins drug class. Cytotec is used to prevent and treat nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)–inducedgastric ulcersin people at high risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCervix FunctionsWhere Is the Cervix?Conditions and ProblemsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cervix Functions Where Is the Cervix? Conditions and Problems Frequently Asked Questions Thecervixis the lower portion (or the “neck”) of theuterus. It is approximately 1 inch long and 1 inch wide and opens into thevagina. The cervix functions as the entrance for sperm to enter the uterus. During menstruation, the cervix opens slightly to allow menstrual blood to flow out of the uterus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Frequently Asked Questions Preventing skin chafing can be as simple as keeping areas of the body that tend to rub together dry, using a lubricant that can reduce friction such as petroleum jelly, and dressing appropriately to reduce further irritation or skin-on-skin rubbing. What Chafing Looks and Feels Like A chafing rash is often mild....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCompoundsBenefitsSide EffectsDosingFormsOther Medicinal Mushrooms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Compounds Benefits Side Effects Dosing Forms Other Medicinal Mushrooms Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a medicinal mushroom that primarily grows on birch trees in cold climates.With its sharp-edged, charcoal-black exterior and soft, golden-orange interior, chaga doesn’t look like standard culinary mushrooms, Still, it boasts a long history of use as a traditional digestive, skin, and joint health remedy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Chalazion?What Surgery EntailsPurposeHow to Prepare for Chalazion SurgeryWhat to ExpectRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Chalazion? What Surgery Entails Purpose How to Prepare for Chalazion Surgery What to Expect Recovery Frequently Asked Questions A chalazion is a rubbery, firm, painless bump or swelling that can develop within the eyelid. It occurs when an oil-producing gland in the eyelid becomes blocked....