Definition Cervical pain is an unpleasant sensation in the area of the uterus which, anatomically speaking, extends into the upper part of the vagina and merges into the cervix. The cervix serves to close and protect the uterus. It can be painful and malfunctioning, as potentially any part of the body. Often the pain is … Cervical pain
During pregnancy During pregnancy, the cervix serves to close and protect the amniotic cavity. The weight placed on it, which increases as the pregnancy progresses, can sometimes cause pain, which is partly dependent on movement. If the symptoms persist, the gynaecologist treating you should be consulted, as it could possibly be a (beginning) cervical weakness. … During pregnancy | Cervical pain
Gonococci are bacteria whose medical importance lies in the fact that they can cause the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual intercourse and is typically manifested by a purulent discharge from the urethra in men or from the vagina in women. With antibiotic treatment, this gonococcal infection can be cured and late … Gonococci: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Synonym Cervix Cervix definition The cervix is the area between the cervix (portio) and the actual uterus. It extends into the vagina and serves as a connecting passage. During fertilization, sperm pass through the cervix and reach the actual uterus. At birth, the child leaves the uterus through the cervix. During the monthly menstrual bleeding, … Cervix
The cervix during pregnancy In order to ensure that the pregnancy runs as smoothly as possible, preventive medical checkups are carried out approximately every four weeks. Among other things, the weight and blood pressure of the expectant mother are checked and documented, and urine tests are performed. Of particular importance during these check-ups is also … The cervix during pregnancy | Cervix
Spreading the cervix The cervix uteri is a few centimeters long during most of the pregnancy. 25 mm are considered to be harmless and healthy. However, shortly before birth, the cervix begins to shorten in preparation for childbirth. This is often referred to as the “wearing out” of the cervix. During this process, the inner … Spreading the cervix | Cervix
The expulsion phase The expulsion phase represents the actual birth of the baby. The phase begins with the complete opening of the cervix and ends only with the birth of the baby. The birth is easier for the mother in an upright position. It does not matter whether the mother sits in a gynaecological chair, … The expulsion phase | The course of a birth
The afterbirth The afterbirth phase is the period between the birth of the child and the complete birth of the placenta. After the birth, the birth pangs turn into afterbirth pangs and the placenta begins to detach from the uterus. The midwife can support the birth of the placenta by gently pulling on the umbilical … The afterbirth | The course of a birth
Introduction The birth of a child is an exciting experience for the parents. Especially with the first child, many parents are not clear what to expect. Pregnancy and childbirth are not an illness, but quite natural events to which the woman’s body is adapted. Most women know instinctively what to do. The process of giving … The course of a birth
