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The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Skip to main content. Home Cancer. Cervical cancer. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Function of the cervix The cervix lies at the base of the uterus womb and opens into the vagina. Some of the functions of the cervix include: producing lubrication for the vagina producing mucous to help the movement of sperm holding the baby in the uterus during pregnancy.
Symptoms of cervical cancer Most cervical cell changes have no symptoms. Types of cervical cancer There are two main types of cervical cancer: squamous cell cancer - this is the most common type of cervical cancer. It starts in the cells that cover the outer surface of the cervix at the top of the vagina.
The Cervical Screening Test can usually detect early cell changes that could lead to squamous cell cancer. It starts in the glandular cells, which are found in the cervical canal. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Cervical cancer Open pop-up dialog box Close. Cervical cancer Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix. Female reproductive system Open pop-up dialog box Close. Female reproductive system The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina vaginal canal make up the female reproductive system.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Where cervical cancer begins Open pop-up dialog box Close. Where cervical cancer begins Two types of cells line the surface of the cervix, and both can become cancerous.
Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references AskMayoExpert. Cervical cancer adult. Cervical cancer usually develops over 10 or more years. There can be a long interval between being infected with HPV , the development of abnormal cells on the cervix and the development of cervical cancer. Some but not all women with high-grade abnormalities on the cervix will develop cervical cancer if they are not treated.
The progression of anal cancer in men and women is thought to be similar to the progression from HPV infection to cervical cancer.
The HPV vaccine is a prescription medicine.
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