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The cervix is the lower part of the womb (uterus) and is often called the neck of the womb. The womb is a muscular, pear-shaped organ at the top of the vagina. The lining of the womb is shed each month, and results in bleeding called a period. These periods stop temporarily during pregnancy and will normally continue until a woman has the 'change of life' or menopause. Close to the cervix is a collection of lymph nodes.
The position of the cervix in relation to the other female reproductive organs
This information is about cancer of the cervix (neck of the womb). Cancer of the womb (uterus) is different and is discussed in our section on cancer of the womb| .
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