Membrane sweeps can be an effective way to induce labor after 39 weeks. While the level of discomfort differs for every person and pregnancy, you can expect a membrane sweep to feel like a rough ...

If the cervix isn’t open, a stretch and sweep can’t be performed. Why is a membrane sweep used? A membrane sweep is intended to stimulate the release of hormones known as prostaglandins.

Starting age . Around 1 in 3 women think that you can ask to be screened before you’re 25. That’s not true for most people. Cervical cancer is very rare in women under 25, which is why routine ...

A further 18% had a vaginal examination without being consulted, with 12.5% experiencing a cervical sweep – a procedure to help induce labour – with one woman saying this left her in agony ...

A doctor sweeps up cells in the cervix to spot lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormalities provide an early warning of changes that can become cancerous without treatment.

Cervical cancer is preventable, but kills thousands each year — in part because women aren't regularly screened for it. A new test allows people to test themselves at home and mail in the results.