Birth Control: Devices or medications used to prevent pregnancy.
Cervix: The lower, narrow end of the uterus at the top of the vagin*.
Condom: A thin cover for the penis used during sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): The name for a group of related viruses, some of which cause genital warts and some of which are linked to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagin*, penis, anus, mouth, and throat.
Menstrual Period: The monthly shedding of blood and tissue from the uterus.
Obstetrician–Gynecologist (Ob-Gyn): A doctor with special training and education in women’s health.
Pap Test: A test in which cells are taken from the cervix (or vagin*) to look for signs of cancer.
Pelvic Exam: A physical examination of a woman’s pelvic organs.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Infections that are spread by sexual contact.
Speculum: An instrument used to hold open the walls of the vagin*.
vagin*: A tube-like structure surrounded by muscles. The vagin* leads from the uterus to the outside of the body.
Vulva: The external female genital area.
