It is possible to have an abnormal smear but a normal colposcopy result. This can happen when someone has a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection but no precancerous mutations in the cervix. Cervical ...

A normal colposcopy result means a person has no cervical cancer cells, including precancerous ones. Abnormal results may indicate a person has cancerous or precancerous cells in their cervix.

Here's the thing: You're likely not acquainted with your cervix at all-other than, you know, when your ob-gyn swabs it during a Pap test (cringe). That means you probably don't know what it feels like ...

A pap smear (or pap test) is a screening for cervical cancer. It involves taking cells from the cervix and vagina and examining them under a microscope. The test is looking for cervical ...

Symptoms of cervical cancer: Early symptoms of cervical cancer may appear benign, but paying no attention to them can lead to a delayed diagnosis. Being aware of what to look for can help catch ...

Cervical cancer is largely preventable through vaccination and regular screening, but it is the fourth most common cancer in women across the globe. This chronic condition is caused by persistent ...

Most women requiring continued cervical cancer screening — including those at high risk — do not continue screening after 65 years of age.

The cervix changes in early pregnancy and throughout the menstrual cycle. Here's how to check your cervix for pregnancy.