February 11, 2012

Annual Exams, Cervical Cancer Screening and More

Exams

Submitted By Planned Parenthood Mar Mont | You’d be surprised at the number of women who don’t know that their Pap Test is just a part of the recommended Annual Exam, because cervical cancer is not the only health issues being examined. The recent change in guidelines for appropriate age, by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, adds to the confusion. Planned Parenthood recommends an Annual Pelvic Exam for all women, from menstruation on. The pelvic exam may or may … [Read more...]

Gardasil Vaccination – Helpful or Harmful?

Written by Ffjorren Zolfahgar Picture this print ad: a young woman is smiling a wide, toothy grin and she is happy to be alive. Of course, she is also donning an adorable outfit. Pretty swirls of blue, pink and brown flowers adorn the page. She is quoted saying things like, “I’ll do everything I can to help my dreams come true,” referring to her choice on getting vaccinated. The vaccine is Gardasil, which protects its recipients from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Apparently, it’s … [Read more...]

HPV At A Glance

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The virus infects the skin and mucous membranes. There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of men and women, including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix and rectum. You cannot see HPV – most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it. Genital HPV is passed on through genital contact, most … [Read more...]

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