"Cervix Mucus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A slightly alkaline secretion of the endocervical glands. The consistency and amount are dependent on the physiological hormone changes in the menstrual cycle. It contains the glycoprotein mucin, amino acids, sugar, enzymes, and electrolytes, with a water content up to 90%. The mucus is a useful protection against the ascent of bacteria and sperm into the uterus. (From Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1988)
Concept/Terms
Cervix Mucus- Cervix Mucus
- Mucus, Cervix
- Cervical Mucus
- Mucus, Cervical
Palm-Leaf Reaction- Palm-Leaf Reaction
- Palm Leaf Reaction
- Palm-Leaf Reactions
- Reaction, Palm-Leaf
- Reactions, Palm-Leaf
Fern Test- Fern Test
- Fern Tests
- Test, Fern
- Tests, Fern
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Cervix Mucus" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Cervix Mucus" was a major or minor topic of these publication.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Below are the most recent publications written about "Cervix Mucus" by people in Profiles.
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An Objective Measure of Vaginal Lubrication in Women With and Without Sexual Arousal Concerns. J Sex Marital Ther. 2021; 47(1):32-42.
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Comparison of serum and cervical mucus hormone levels during hormone-free interval of 24/4 vs. 21/7 combined oral contraceptives. Contraception. 2013 Jun; 87(6):732-7.
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Temporal changes in cervical mucus after insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. Contraception. 2013 Apr; 87(4):426-31.
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Effect of missed combined hormonal contraceptives on contraceptive effectiveness: a systematic review. Contraception. 2013 May; 87(5):685-700.
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Comparison of cervical mucus of 24/4 vs. 21/7 combined oral contraceptives. Contraception. 2012 Dec; 86(6):710-5.
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Temporal expression of antioxidants in human cervicovaginal fluid associated with spontaneous labor. Antioxid Redox Signal. 2010 Oct 01; 13(7):951-7.
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Effects of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system on cervical mucus quality and sperm penetrability. Contraception. 2010 Dec; 82(6):491-6.
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Biodegradable polymer nanoparticles that rapidly penetrate the human mucus barrier. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Nov 17; 106(46):19268-73.
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ACIDFORM inactivates herpes simplex virus and prevents genital herpes in a mouse model: optimal candidate for microbicide combinations. J Infect Dis. 2006 Sep 15; 194(6):795-803.
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Interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, and IL-8 predict mucosal toxicity of vaginal microbicidal contraceptives. Biol Reprod. 2004 Sep; 71(3):761-9.