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class="title" itemprop="name">Childhood Cervical and Vaginal Cancer Treatment</span></h1><div class="subtitle">Patient Version</div><p class="fm-aai"><a href="#_NBK550995_pubdet_">Publication Details</a></p></div></div><div class="body-content whole_rhythm" itemprop="text"><div id="_abs_rndgid_" itemprop="description"><p id="CDR0000799642__1">This PDQ cancer information summary has current information about the treatment of childhood cervical and vaginal cancer. It is meant to inform and help patients, families, and caregivers. It does not give formal guidelines or recommendations for making decisions about health care.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__2">Editorial Boards write the PDQ cancer information summaries and keep them up to date. These Boards are made up of experts in cancer treatment and other specialties related to cancer. The summaries are reviewed regularly and changes are made when there is new information. The date on each summary ("Date Last Modified") is the date of the most recent change. The information in this patient summary was taken from the health professional version, which is reviewed regularly and updated as needed, by the PDQ Pediatric Treatment Editorial Board.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_1"><h2 id="_CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_1_">Childhood Cervical and Vaginal Cancers</h2><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_2">Childhood cervical and vaginal cancers are very rare types of cancer. Cervical cancer forms in the cells of the cervix, and vaginal cancer forms in the cells of the vagina. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). The vagina is the canal leading from the cervix to the outside of the body. At birth, a baby passes out of the body through the vagina. Learn more about how cancer develops at <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">What Is Cancer?</a></p><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_3" class="figure bk_fig"><div class="graphic"><a href="/core/lw/2.0/html/tileshop_pmc/tileshop_pmc_inline.html?title=Anatomy%20of%20the%20female%20reproductive%20system&p=BOOKS&id=608108_CDR0000609921.jpg" target="tileshopwindow" class="inline_block pmc_inline_block ts_canvas img_link" title="Click on image to zoom"><div class="ts_bar small" title="Click on image to zoom"></div><img src="/books/NBK550995/bin/CDR0000609921.jpg" alt="Anatomy of the female reproductive system; drawing shows the uterus, myometrium (muscular outer layer of the uterus), endometrium (inner lining of the uterus), ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina." class="tileshop" title="Click on image to zoom" /></a></div><div class="caption"><p>Anatomy of the female reproductive system. The organs in the female reproductive system include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina. The uterus has a muscular outer layer called the myometrium and an inner lining called the endometrium. </p></div></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_4"><h3>Childhood cervical cancer and vaginal cancer symptoms</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_5">The most common symptom of cervical cancer and vaginal cancer in children is bleeding from the vagina. Other conditions may also cause vaginal bleeding. If your child has vaginal bleeding, it is important that you tell their doctor. The doctor will ask you when it started and how often it occurs as a first step in making a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046450/" class="def">diagnosis</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_6"><h3>Tests to diagnose childhood cervical cancer and vaginal cancer</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_7">If your child has symptoms that suggest vaginal or cervical cancer, their doctor will need to find out if they are due to cancer or another problem. They may ask about your child’s personal and family medical history and do a physical exam.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_8">Depending on your child’s symptoms and medical history and the results of their physical exam, the doctor may recommend more tests to find out if your child has vaginal or cervical cancer, and if so, its extent (stage). The results of tests and procedures done to diagnose vaginal and cervical cancers are used to help make decisions about treatment.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_9">The following tests and procedures may be used to diagnose and stage childhood cervical or vaginal cancers:</p><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_10"><h4>Pap test</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_11">The Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) collects cervical cells from the surface of the cervix and vagina using a soft, narrow brush or tiny spatula. The cells are viewed under a microscope to find out if they are abnormal.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_12"><h4>Biopsy</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_13">Transvaginal needle biopsy is the removal of tissue using a needle that is guided by ultrasound. A <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046244/" class="def">pathologist</a> views the tissue under a microscope to check for signs of cancer.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_14"><h4>Serum tumor marker test</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_15">Serum tumor markers are substances found in the blood that are either made by vaginal or cervical cancer cells or that the body makes in response to vaginal or cervical cancer. For this test, a sample of blood is checked in the lab to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by organs, tissues, or tumor cells in the body.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_16"><h4>Ultrasound exam</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_17">An ultrasound exam uses high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) that bounce off internal tissues or organs, such as the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046246/" class="def">pelvis</a>, and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissues called a sonogram.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_18"><h4>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_19"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045788/" class="def">MRI</a> uses a magnet and radio waves to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, such as the pelvis. The pictures are made by a computer. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_20"><h4>CT scan (CAT scan)</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_21">A CT scan uses a computer linked to an x-ray machine to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, such as the pelvis. The pictures are taken from different angles and are used to create 3-D views of tissues and organs. This procedure is also called computed tomography, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography. Learn more about <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/ct-scans-fact-sheet" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Computed Tomography (CT) Scans and Cancer</a>.</p><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_75" class="figure bk_fig"><div class="graphic"><a href="/core/lw/2.0/html/tileshop_pmc/tileshop_pmc_inline.html?title=Computed%20tomography%20(CT)%20scan&p=BOOKS&id=608108_CDR0000775531.jpg" target="tileshopwindow" class="inline_block pmc_inline_block ts_canvas img_link" title="Click on image to zoom"><div class="ts_bar small" title="Click on image to zoom"></div><img src="/books/NBK550995/bin/CDR0000775531.jpg" alt="Computed tomography (CT) scan; drawing shows a child lying on a table that slides through the CT scanner, which takes a series of detailed x-ray pictures of areas inside the body." class="tileshop" title="Click on image to zoom" /></a></div><div class="caption"><p>Computed tomography (CT) scan. The child lies on a table that slides through the CT scanner, which takes a series of detailed x-ray pictures of areas inside the body.</p></div></div></div></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_22"><h3>Getting a second opinion</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_23">You may want to get a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000774692/" class="def">second opinion</a> to confirm your child’s cervical or vaginal cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. If you seek a second opinion, you will need to get medical test results and reports from the first doctor to share with the second doctor. The second doctor will review the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044702/" class="def">pathology report</a>, slides, and scans. They may agree with the first doctor, suggest changes to the treatment plan, or provide more information about your child’s cancer.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_24">To learn more about choosing a doctor and getting a second opinion, see <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/managing-care/finding-cancer-care" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Finding Cancer Care</a>. You can contact <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/contact" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">NCI’s Cancer Information Service</a> via chat, email, or phone (both in English and Spanish) for help finding a doctor or hospital that can provide a second opinion. For questions you might want to ask at your child's appointments, see <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/questions" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Cancer</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_25"><h3>Cervical cancer and vaginal cancer stages</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_26">Cancer stage describes the extent of cancer in the body, such as the size of the tumor, whether it has spread, and how far it has spread from where it first formed. It is important to know the stage of the cervical or vaginal cancer to plan the best treatment.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_27">There are several <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000689095/" class="def">staging systems</a> for cancer that describe the extent of the cancer. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging system is used for cervical and vaginal cancers. You may see your child’s cancer described by this staging system in the pathology report. Based on the FIGO results, a stage is assigned to the cancer, ranging from stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (may also be written as stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, or stage 4). When talking with you, your child’s doctor may describe it as one of these stages.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_28">Learn about <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/childhood-cervical-vaginal-cancer#_6" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">tests and procedures used to diagnose and stage cervical and vaginal cancer in children</a>.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_29">Learn about <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/stages" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Cervical Cancer Stages</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/CDR0000258349/?report=reader#CDR0000258349__26">Vaginal Cancer Stages</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_31"><h3>Recurrent cervical cancer or vaginal cancer</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_32">Recurrent cancer is cancer that has come back after it has been treated. Cervical or vaginal cancer may come back in the cervix or vagina or as <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044058/" class="def">metastatic</a> tumors in other parts of the body. Tests will be done to help determine where the cancer has returned in the body, if it has spread, and how far. The type of treatment that your child will have for recurrent cancer will depend on how far it has spread.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_33">Learn more about <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/types/recurrent-cancer" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Recurrent Cancer: When Cancer Comes Back</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_34"><h3>Types of treatment for childhood cervical and vaginal cancer</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_35">There are different types of treatment for children and adolescents with cervical cancer or vaginal cancer. You and your child’s cancer care team will work together to decide treatment. Many factors will be considered, such as your child’s overall health and whether the cancer is newly diagnosed or has come back.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_36">A pediatric oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating children with cancer, will oversee treatment for childhood cervical and vaginal cancers. The pediatric oncologist works with other health care providers who are experts in treating children with cancer and who specialize in certain areas of medicine. Other specialists may include:</p><ul id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_37"><li class="half_rhythm"><div>
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</div></li></ul><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_38">Your child’s treatment plan will include information about the cancer, the goals of treatment, treatment options, and the possible side effects. It will be helpful to talk with your child’s cancer care team before treatment begins about what to expect. For help every step of the way, see our downloadable booklet, <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/guide-for-parents" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents</a>.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_39">A cervical cancer diagnosis can raise concerns about whether treatment will affect your child’s <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046399/" class="def">fertility</a>. Talk with your child’s cancer care team before treatment begins about what to expect. For more information and support, see <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/fertility-women" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Fertility Issues in Girls and Women with Cancer</a>.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_77">Types of treatment your child might have include:</p><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_40"><h4>Surgery</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_41">Surgery is used to remove as much cancer as possible from the cervix or vagina. If cancer cells remain after surgery or cancer has spread to the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045762/" class="def">lymph nodes</a>, more treatment may be needed.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_42">Learn more about <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/surgery" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Surgery to Treat Cancer</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_43"><h4>Radiation therapy</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_44">Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays or other types of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045072/" class="def">radiation</a> to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. Cervical cancer and vaginal cancer are sometimes treated with external beam radiation therapy. This type of radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the area of the body with cancer. Radiation therapy may be given alone or with other types of treatment, such as chemotherapy.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_45">Learn more about <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy/external-beam" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer</a> and <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy/side-effects" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Radiation Therapy Side Effects</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_46"><h4>Chemotherapy</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_47">Chemotherapy (also called chemo) uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy either kills the cells or stops them from dividing. Chemotherapy for vaginal cancer or cervical cancer is <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044678/" class="def">injected</a> into a vein. When given this way, the drugs enter the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_48">It is not known if chemotherapy is an effective treatment for childhood cervical cancer or vaginal cancer, although drugs commonly used to treat these cancers in adults, such as <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/carboplatin" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">carboplatin</a> and <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/paclitaxel" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">paclitaxel</a>, may be used.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_49">Learn more about how chemotherapy works, how it is given, common side effects, and more at <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/chemotherapy" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer</a> and <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/chemo-and-you" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Chemotherapy and You: Support for People With Cancer</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_50"><h4>Clinical trials</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_50_md_9">For some children, joining a clinical trial may be an option. There are different types of clinical trials for childhood cancer. For example, a treatment trial tests new treatments or new ways of using current treatments. Supportive care and palliative care trials look at ways to improve quality of life, especially for those who have side effects from cancer and its treatment.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_50_md_10">You can use the <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/research/participate/clinical-trials-search" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">clinical trial search</a> to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials accepting participants. The search allows you to filter trials based on the type of cancer, your child's age, and where the trials are being done. Clinical trials supported by other organizations can be found on the <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">ClinicalTrials.gov</a> website.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_50_md_11">Learn more about clinical trials, including how to find and join one, at <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/research/participate/clinical-trials" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Clinical Trials Information for Patients and Caregivers</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_55"><h4>Treatment of newly diagnosed childhood cervical cancer and vaginal cancer</h4><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_57">Treatment of newly diagnosed cervical cancer and vaginal cancer in children may include:</p><ul id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_58"><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Surgery will be done to remove as much of the cancer as possible, followed by radiation therapy, if cancer cells remain after surgery or cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Chemotherapy may also be used, but it is not yet known how well this treatment works.</div></li></ul><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_76">Sometimes childhood cervical cancer and vaginal cancer can recur (come back) after treatment. If your child is diagnosed with a recurrent cervical cancer or vaginal cancer, your child's doctor will work with you to plan treatment.</p></div></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_63"><h3>Side effects and late effects of treatment</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_78">Cancer treatment can cause side effects. Which side effects your child might have depends on the type of treatment they receive, the dose, and how their body reacts. Talk with your child's treatment team about which side effects to look for and ways to manage them.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_64">For information about side effects that begin during treatment for cancer, see our <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Side Effects of Cancer Treatment</a> page.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_65">Problems from cancer treatment that begin 6 months or later after treatment and continue for months or years are called late effects. Physical problems, such as problems with fertility, may be a late effect of treatment.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_66">Some late effects may be treated or controlled. It is important to talk with your child's doctors about the possible late effects caused by some treatments. Learn more about <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/CDR0000373791/?report=reader">Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_67"><h3>Follow-up care</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_68">Some of the tests that were done to diagnose the cancer may be repeated to see how well the treatment is working. Decisions about whether to continue, change, or stop treatment may be based on the results of these tests.</p><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_69">Some of the tests will continue to be done from time to time after treatment has ended. The results of these tests can show if your child's condition has changed or if the cancer has recurred (come back). These tests are sometimes called follow-up tests or check-ups.</p></div><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_70"><h3>Coping with your child's cancer</h3><p id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_71">When a child has cancer, every member of the family needs support. Taking care of yourself during this difficult time is also important. Reach out to your child’s treatment team and to people in your family and community for support. To learn more, see <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support/parents" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Support for Families: Childhood Cancer</a> and the booklet <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/guide-for-parents" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents</a>.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="fm-sec"><h2 id="_NBK550995_pubdet_">Publication Details</h2><h3>Publication History</h3><p class="small">Published online: October 9, 2024.</p><p class="small">Created: <span itemprop="datePublished">December 12, 2019</span>.</p><h3>Version History</h3><ul class="simple-list" style="padding:0"><li><span class="bk_col_itm">NBK550995.8</span> October 9, 2024 (Displayed Version)</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.7/?report=reader">NBK550995.7</a></span> September 27, 2024</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.6/?report=reader">NBK550995.6</a></span> March 1, 2024</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.5/?report=reader">NBK550995.5</a></span> January 12, 2024</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.4/?report=reader">NBK550995.4</a></span> June 15, 2023</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.3/?report=reader">NBK550995.3</a></span> October 12, 2022</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.2/?report=reader">NBK550995.2</a></span> July 10, 2020</li><li><span class="bk_col_itm"><a href="/books/NBK550995.1/?report=reader">NBK550995.1</a></span> December 12, 2019</li></ul><h3>Copyright</h3><div><div class="half_rhythm"><a href="/books/about/copyright/">Copyright Notice</a></div></div><h3>Publisher</h3><p><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/" ref="pagearea=page-banner&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=publisher">National Cancer Institute (US)</a>, Bethesda (MD)</p><h3>NLM Citation</h3><p>PDQ Cancer Information Summaries [Internet]. 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Childhood Cervical and Vaginal Cancer Treatment: Patient Version. 2024 Oct 9.<span class="bk_cite_avail"></span></p></div><div class="small-screen-prev"></div><div class="small-screen-next"></div></article><article data-type="fig" id="figobCDR0000799642smCDR00008120613"><div id="CDR0000799642__sm_CDR0000812061_3" class="figure bk_fig"><div class="graphic"><a href="/core/lw/2.0/html/tileshop_pmc/tileshop_pmc_inline.html?title=Anatomy%20of%20the%20female%20reproductive%20system&p=BOOKS&id=608108_CDR0000609921.jpg" target="tileshopwindow" class="inline_block pmc_inline_block ts_canvas img_link" title="Click on image to zoom"><div class="ts_bar small" title="Click on image to zoom"></div><img data-src="/books/NBK550995/bin/CDR0000609921.jpg" alt="Anatomy of the female reproductive system; drawing shows the uterus, myometrium (muscular outer layer of the uterus), endometrium (inner lining of the uterus), ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina." class="tileshop" title="Click on image to zoom" /></a></div><div class="caption"><p>Anatomy of the female reproductive system. The organs in the female reproductive system include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina. 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