Getting a Pap smear isn’t high on most people’s list, but it’s the go-to test to look for cervical changes that could lead to cancer. So, most women endure it every three or so years. Now, there’s a ...
As cervical cancer awareness month concludes, health officials stress the importance of regular screenings and the HPV ...
Short of shopping for a bikini after the holidays, getting a Pap smear has to be one of the most dreaded parts of a woman’s life. Now, a new device — which was recently approved by the FDA — promises ...
Dr. Carla Picardo wants to clear up the confusion about pap smears. A pap smear is a routine procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. Cells are collected from a woman's cervix — the lower, ...
If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear-maybe for months, maybe longer-take a deep breath. There's no judgment here. While some women breeze through these appointments, many of us find ...
Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind at-home cervical cancer screening tool in an effort to provide a more accessible alternative to Pap smear tests. The goal ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's one of the most common questions OB-GYNs get, do you still need pap smears after a hysterectomy? The answer depends on why you had the surgery. Pap smears screen for cervical ...
On December 4, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updates to their cervical cancer screening guidelines. The new guidelines call for people at average risk for cervical cancer to start ...
Editor’s note: “Between Appointments” is a biweekly column that explores dating, sex, and reproductive health as they show up in everyday life for people in their early 20s. In this edition, columnist ...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, with doctors highlighting the importance of HPV vaccination and regular pap smear ...
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