The Cervix in Health and Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Blood Supply to the Cervix
A
First branch from the internal iliac artery from common iliac- uterine artery
2
Q
Functions of the Cervix (4)
A
- Produces mucus to facilitate sperm migration
- Acts as a barrier to ascending infection
- Holds a developing pregnancy in place
- Effaces and dilates to enable vaginal birth
3
Q
Nerve supply to the cervix
A
parasympathetic: pelvic splanchnic nerves S2-S4
pain fibres with the parasympathetics to S2- S4
uterine to T11 and T12 in addition
4
Q
Physiological changes to the cervix during pregnancy
A
- Hypertrophies, but not as much as the uterus
- Becomes softer
- Increased vascularity/venous congestion, “purple tinge”
- Glands distended with mucus, “mucus plug”
- Prominent ectropion
- Remains elongated until the onset of labour
5
Q
What is CIN?
A
Cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia
other than cervical, can also be vulval/vaginal/anal
6
Q
What can cause Cervical Ectopy “Erosion”
A
effects of oestrogen
7
Q
What can cause Atrophic “Cervicitis”
A
lack of oestrogen
8
Q
Types of Cervical Infections [4]
A
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Trichomonas Vaginalis
HPV
