The role of the cervix in fertility: is it time for a reappraisal?

Knowledge regarding the role of the cervix in fertility has expanded considerably over the past 20 years and in this article, we propose that it is now time for its function to be reappraised. First, we review the anatomy of the cervix and the vaginal ecosystem that it inhabits. Then, we examine the...

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Published in:	Human reproduction (Oxford) Vol. 29; no. 10; p. 2092
Main Authors:	Martyn, F, McAuliffe, F M, Wingfield, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 10.10.2014
Subjects:	Biomarkers - metabolism Cervix Mucus - immunology Cervix Mucus - metabolism Cervix Mucus - physiology Cervix Uteri - anatomy & histology Cervix Uteri - immunology Cervix Uteri - physiology Female Fertility Genitalia, Female - anatomy & histology Genitalia, Female - metabolism Genitalia, Female - physiology Humans Male Postoperative Complications Spermatozoa - metabolism Spermatozoa - physiology Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - surgery cervix large loop excision of the transformation zone sperm–cervical mucus interaction lower female genital tract fertility
ISSN:	1460-2350, 1460-2350
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