Cervical atrophy is a shrinking of the uterus caused by a series of diseases such as endocrine disorders or uterine lesions in women, which may further affect the function of the uterus of the patient. However, there are two types of cervical atrophy: physiological and pathological. Physiological cervical atrophy refers to the gradual shrinking of the uterus and cervix after menopause due to the decrease in estrogen levels. This is a normal physiological phenomenon for women and will not cause any harm to their bodies. You just need to keep your mood happy and don’t overexert yourself. Pathological cervical atrophy is usually caused by endocrine disorders, cervical inflammation, excessive cervical treatment or scar formation and a series of other causes of the cervix to become smaller, which may seriously affect the patient’s reproductive function. So this condition must be taken seriously and finally receive treatment as soon as possible. In conclusion, cervical atrophy means that the cervix becomes smaller and smaller than normal due to various causes. If it is pathological, it should be treated actively.