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A Test That's Better Than the Pap?
Women have been getting Pap tests for over 60 years to test for cervical cancer. Now two studies show that the test that detects HPV, a virus that can cause certain types of cervical cancer, may be far more effective at catching malignancies.
One of the studies tested more than 10,000 women between the ages of 30 and 69.
Going to the Gyno - Which is Worse?
As women, we all have to go for our yearly visit to the gynecologist. It's no fun, but we know it's good for us. Somehow talking about how much it sucks makes me feel better, so I want to know, when you go for your annual gynecologist appointment...
Which Do You Prefer: A Male or Female Gynecologist?
So from looking at the poll results from the question: "Which would you rather do - go to the dentist or go to the gynecologist?" It looks like most of you would prefer going to get your teeth drilled over getting a pap smear.
Well, nannychica gave me a great idea for a follow-up poll.
Which Would You Rather Do?
OK ladies. Going to the Gynecologist and spreading eagle in a paper dress for a pap smear and breast check can be totally unpleasant. While you're strapped into those stirrups, you've got to love all those personal questions too, like "Do you suffer from vaginal dryness?"
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No Longer Silent: 7 Signs of Ovarian Cancer
In light of September being Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I found this quote about the "silent killer" illuminating. Dr. William Hamilton, a lead researcher on a recent survey of symptoms of the disease, said, "Ovarian cancer is not silent, it's noisy.
Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Procedures
- Hysterectomy
- Resources
- References
Cervical cancer
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Symptoms
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment for Cervical Intr...
- Treatment for Cervical Canc...
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Menstrual disorders
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Menstrual Disorders
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
Ovarian cancer
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Medications
- Radiation Therapy
- Resources
- References
- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- Urgent or frequent urination
- Post-menopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than 5 years are 20% more likely to develop ovarian cancer than women who do not use HRT, suggests a 2007 study in the Lancet.
Exercise During Pregnancy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Exercise During Pregnancy There are many benefits to being active during pregnancy. You may not feel great every day of your pregnancy, but exercise should make you feel better overall and may help prepare you for labor and childbirth. There are some conditions or symptoms that may make exercising during pregnancy inadvisable.
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