The cervix is the lowest and tightly closed tubular part of the uterus or womb. It is lined with columnar epithelium on the inside of the tubular canal, while the part that faces downwards, and ...

To identify risk factors involved in heterosexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a cross-sectional study of HIV-seropositive men and their spouses was conducted in Nairobi, Kenya.

Objective: The objective of this study was to test whether cervical mucosal lesions and ectopy increase women's susceptibility to HIV infection. Study Design: HIV-seronegative women ages 35 to 65 ...

J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2013;17(3):248-254. We think that lower concentrations of TCA at 50% are well tolerated by patients but less effective, whereas higher concentrations at 85% are poorly tolerated ...

The small incidence of women with HPV who develop cervical dysplasia suggests that other factors may play a role in the carcinogenic process. Some women carry HPV for years with minimal sequelae, ...