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.
Polyps that grow on the part of the uterus that connects to the vagina are called cervical polyps. These polyps are common in women after they reach the age of 20 and have had children. Symptoms include abnormal bleeding and heavy menstruation, but they often do not cause symptoms. Most cervical polyps are noncancerous.