Two doctors could both conduct a cervical exam to try to determine fetal station and come up with two different numbers. Also, the appearance of the pelvis can vary from woman to woman.

FDA approved a new method to screen for cervical cancer, using two self-screening tools.

The cervical examination on admission was 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, medium consistency and posterior, −3 station, vertex presentation, equivalent to a Bishop score of 3, with membranes intact.

On admission, her initial cervical examination was 2 to 3 cm, 100% effacement, −1 station, and membranes intact. She reported regular contractions for 2 hours prior to coming to the hospital.

"That way, even if an exam does need to be done, it's done with the patient, not on the patient." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: FDA approves new self-tests for cervical cancer ...

The BC – NiCE study was developed to promote breast and cervical screening in the state of Alabama for Black women ages 21-74. This study is actively recruiting participants. The eligibility ...