In women, the external opening of the cervix is at the top of the vagina.
The uterus consists of the body of the uterus and the cervix, the upper part is wider called the body of the uterus, the lower part is narrower cylindrical tissue called the cervix, the cervical opening is divided into external and internal, the cervix of the upper part of the internal opening connected to the uterus, the lower end of the cervix for the external opening, leading to the vagina.
The cervix extends into the vagina and is called the vaginal part of the cervix, which can be seen during gynecological examination and can observe the shape of the external opening of the cervix, which is often “one” shaped in the delivered form and rounded in the unfinished form, as well as see the size of the cervix, whether the surface is smooth or not, and whether there is any occupying lesion.
The outer cervix is exposed to the vagina, and when there is a vaginal infection, pathogenic microorganisms can enter the uterine cavity through the outer cervix to form an upward infection, which can cause endometritis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and so on.
Life should pay attention to personal hygiene, reduce the occurrence of vaginal inflammation, there is increased secretion, odor, etc. suspected of vaginal inflammation should be promptly to the regular hospital, to avoid the upward infection, caused by the spread of inflammation.