Nabothian Cyst Causes, Treatments & More
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A woman's cervix is the lowest portion of their uterus and serves the purpose of protecting the uterus from bacteria. Typically, the cervix is about one inch long. The cervix changes position and texture throughout a woman's cycle to prepare for a potential pregnancy.
Additionally, the cervix consists of glands responsible for releasing fluid that changes based on an individual's monthly cycle.1‘Nabothian Cyst: .’ MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001514.htm. However, if new tissue grows on the cervix, it will block the glands from releasing mucus. As a result, the mucus builds up and clogs the gland, causing a cyst to form known as a Nabothian cyst.2‘Nabothian Cysts.’ Harvard Health, Harvard Health Publishing , www.health.harvard.edu/a/to/z/nabothian-cysts-a-to-z.
