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… Condition Basics What is cervical insufficiency? Cervical insufficiency means that the cervix …
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… Surgery Overview Cervical cerclage (say "SER-vuh-kul … weeks. But sometimes it opens too early. In cervical cerclage, the doctor sews the cervix … cerclage may be done if you have cervical insufficiency or have a history of cervical …
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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 flow of … that include varicose veins . In venous insufficiency, the valves in the veins have …
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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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… Condition Basics What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when cancer cells start … opens into the vagina. What causes it? Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called …
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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 stenosis is the narrowing of … between the head and the chest make up the cervical spine. In cervical spinal stenosis, …
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… Conditions Basics What are cervical polyps? Cervical polyps are growths in the cervical canal. This is the passage between …
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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 … between the head and the chest make up the cervical spine. What causes it? A cervical …
