It is recommended that the average women get a pap smear every 2 years, starting at or before age 21. A pap smear (or pap test) checks the cervical area for infection, abnormality, and cancer. The cervix is the area between the vagina and the uterus in women. During the test, a doctor swabs the ...
If your doctor or gynecologist has scheduled you for an endometrial biopsy, you may be wondering what to expect at your appointment. This guide will help you understand the procedure from before you head to the doctor’s office to recovering at home. Before You Leave Home Approximately an hour before leaving home for your endometrial ...
Second leading cause of death in women (after lung cancer) is breast cancer. 1 Cancer is a disease distinguished by three characteristics regarding abnormal cells (contain nutrients to provide energy, specialized functions and reproduction) that grow, invade adjacent tissues, and/or metastasize (spread to other locations in the body). However, benign tumor compared to cancerous tumors, ...
Many people are unsure of how often they should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. The most important thing to keep in mind is that this is fairly circumstantial. That being said, there are some general guidelines on how often anyone should get STD tested. Get STD Tested After New Sex Partners Any ...
A colposcopy is the standard follow-up procedure after abnormal Pap smear results. Although there is variation in follow-up protocols, usually a colposcopy is recommended after two consecutive ASCUS results or after an LSIL or HSIL result. (ASCUS is the lowest grade abnormality detected by a positive Pap test while LSIL and HSIL stand for moderate ...
If you are scheduled for an SIS, or a Saline Infusion Sonohystogram, this guide will give you insight on what you can expect during your appointment. Why am I getting an SIS: Saline Infusion Sonohystogram? Your doctor or gynecologist has scheduled an SIS to further determine the health of your uterus or cervix. Whether you ...
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