The cervix is the gateway reproductive organs of women is the entrance to the womb (uterus). Cervical mucus serves excellent barrier agai...
The cervix is the gateway reproductive organs of women is the entrance to the womb (uterus). Cervical mucus serves excellent barrier against bacteria / viruses that cause infections. But it's not 100 percent foolproof - maintenance checks and need some attention along the way. So what can you do to ensure the health of the cervix?
1. Get regular Pap - tests / HPV recommended intervals. Even if you are not sexually active women should have their gynecologist for a Pap test consult every three years, while the women aged 30-65 years should follow this screening interval or a Pap test HPV get every five years. Cervical cancer is a laugh, and the regular review reduces the incidence of cervical cancer and mortality rates of cervical cancer. In special cases of high-risk women may be advised by your doctor for more frequent testing.
2. Women who are sexually active (regardless of sexual orientation), especially women with multiple sexual partners, testing should be performed to detect sexually transmitted infections. sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix) and pelvic infections. Sometimes these infections undermine the sustainability of a woman becoming pregnant, whereby the formation of scar tissue in the uterus and fallopian tubes, even if the infection is mild.
Signs that a doctor should propose look for a check-up, is a fishy smell (especially after sex or during the period), the mucus is gray or green or yellow.
3. cervical mucus, you can / teach many of your hormones her body. Many women find that the quality of your changes in the mucus in your menstrual cycle: To be in the time when women are most fertile, the mucus of the cervix transparent and elastic appears (an effect from the secondary increase in estrogen levels, nearing ovulation), which is a good sign for women occurs, the unprotected sex (when trying to have a baby) or not to think (if they try to avoid design). After ovulation, the mucus white and lumpy (effect of progesterone) is at this point it is too late to realize to try. Remember, however, that these signs are only a guide and use appropriate contraception (condoms, etc.) are the most effective means to prevent conception (if that is your goal).
4. with their bodies use Some women who are very comfortable self cervical cancer tests to help determine when they are most fertile. As a woman approaches ovulation, the cervix tends to soften, and the opening feels more open. Other times this month, the cervix or the vagina and the opening is closed.
To minimize the risk of infection, always use clean fingers when you try to check the neck / cervical mucus.
5. Contrary to popular belief rinses are not necessary for maintaining good health. pH balance and healthy bacteria in the vagina / cervix is broken.
6. For some women, that after pregnancy or genetic reasons, his neck hangs low enough (sometimes - on the opening of the vagina). This is called uterine prolapse. The aid as pessaries can help or if your doctor deems it necessary, surgery can help to increase the uterus and cervix to a normal position.
