Glossary
Caesarean birth
An operation to deliver a baby through a cut made in the mother’s abdomen and womb.
Cervical screening
A procedure to test healthy women for early signs of cervical cancer.
Cervix
The entrance or neck of the womb
Chlamydia trachomatis
A sexually transmitted infection which can damage the reproductive system.
Chronic
Something that persists or continues for a long time.
Congenital
Something that is present at birth.
Contraception
Methods to prevent pregnancy.
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder.