Osmosis is the result of diffusion across a semipermeable membrane. If two solutions of different concentration are separated by a semipermeable membrane, then the solvent will tend to diffuse across the membrane from the less concentrated to the more concentrated solution.
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include: 1  Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause. 2  Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor.  Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.
Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the cervical canal, the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina. Cervical polyps rarely cause symptoms. They are normally discovered during routine pelvic exams. Most women have only one polyp, but two or three can develop. They are easy to remove and do not usually grow back.