1 Fiber lowers bad LDL cholesterol and promotes heart health. 2  Fiber helps keep you feeling full and satisfied and more in control of your appetite and weight. 3  Fiber keeps your digestive system healthy and regular, helping you to avoid constipation and the risk of diverticulitis.
Cervical effacement (also called cervical ripening) refers to a thinning of the cervix. It is a component of the Bishop score. It can be expressed as a percentage. Prior to effacement, the cervix is like a long bottleneck, usually about four centimeters in length. Throughout pregnancy, the cervix is tightly closed and protected by a plug of mucus. When the cervix effaces, the mucus plug is loosened and passes out of the vagina.
The Cervix In Female Reproductive Health. Women's Health. The cervix is the lower third portion of the uterus which forms the neck of the uterus and opens into the vagina which is also called the endocervical canal. The narrow opening of the cervix is called the os. The cervical os allows menstrual blood to flow out from the vagina during menstruation.