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… Condition Basics What is cervical insufficiency? Cervical insufficiency means that the cervix can't stay … it? It's not clear what causes cervical insufficiency. But it has been linked to: …
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… Surgery Overview Cervical cerclage (say "SER-vuh-kul ser-KLAZH") is a … early in the pregnancy. The stitches are removed in time for the baby to be born. You may …
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… Conditions Basics What is primary ovarian insufficiency? Primary ovarian insufficiency (sometimes called premature … eggs. Depending on the cause, primary ovarian insufficiency may develop as early as the teen …
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… Condition Basics What is venous insufficiency? Venous insufficiency is a problem with the … to problems that include varicose veins . In venous insufficiency, the valves in the veins …
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… Basics What is secondary adrenocortical insufficiency? Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency is a condition in which a lack … What causes it? Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency may be caused by: A tumour of …
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… by a virus called human papillomavirus , or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone who … getting a Pap test or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test. If the results show abnormal cells …
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… of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer screening tests check the … cancer. Two tests can be used to screen for cervical cancer. They may be used alone or … these cell changes could lead to cancer. Most cervical cancer screening programs use Pap …
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… Conditions Basics What is cervical spinal stenosis? Cervical spinal … is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. The spinal canal is the open area in the … the head and the chest make up the cervical spine. In cervical spinal stenosis, the spinal …
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… Conditions Basics What are cervical polyps? Cervical polyps are growths in the cervical … any bleeding. Polyps do not need to be removed unless they are causing symptoms that …
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… Condition Basics What is cervical disc herniation? The bones … spine, but they are most common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. The … may be used to replace the disc that is removed. Related Information Lumbar Herniated Disc …
