STDs and Cervical Removal: What You Need to Know

No, if a person has had their cervix removed, they cannot get an STD by having penetrative sex. The cervix is the opening between the uterus and the vagina. It is the path for sperm to travel from the vagina into the uterus during sex. It also serves as the birth canal. Without a cervix, it is not possible for semen to enter the uterus and cause pregnancy. An STD that is sexually transmitted through penetrative sex will not be able to enter the body through the vagina without a cervix. However, it is still possible to get STDs from other types of sexual contact, such as oral sex or anal sex, if a person has had their cervix removed.