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cervical mucus

Cervical mucus is a fluid of changing consistency that is secreted by glands found in and around the cervix, and is discharged through the vagina. Cervical mucus changes in consistency and color throughout the menstrual cycle in response to the rise and fall of hormones, during pregnancy, or in response to an infection of the genital tract and/or reproductive organs.

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Benign Cervical Conditions

There are multiple benign conditions that can affect the cervix: cervicitis, cervical eversion, cervical polyps, and cervical erosion. What are they and how can we recognize them?

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Self-Exam: The Cervix Close-Up

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Want to view your cervix? Here’s what you’ll need: a flashlight, a speculum, and a hand mirror.

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Charting Your Menstrual Cycle

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Charting your menstrual cycle can help you get to know your body and learn what is normal for you.

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Self-Exam: Vulva and Vagina

Four people are seen from the chest down. They each hold different painted images of vulvas in front of themselves.

The appearance, shape, and size of vulvas vary from person to person as much as the shape and size of other body parts.

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Stages in the Menstrual Cycle

A pomegranate cut in half sits in the background, several almonds with tails (symbolizing sperm) are laid out as if they are swimming to the pomegranate (that represents the vulva).

Explore the stages in the menstrual cycle, from ovulation to a period and back.

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Pussy Wetness and Discharge

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Understanding the different types of vaginal moisture and discharge can help you understand your cycles and health.

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Beautiful Cervix Project

Anatomy

Cervix Galleries shows the wide range of ways that a cervix can look