Everyone’s Talking About the HPV Vaccine, So Let’s Get Some Things Straight
For a lot of young people, HPV is only mentioned briefly in middle school health class, right around the time when their ...
The HPV vaccine could eliminate 6 types of cancer. Why don’t more people get it?
The HPV vaccine, called Gardasil-9 — which has no live virus and is completely non-infectious — protects against the six types of HPV most likely to cause cancer, Eckert says. (These are strains 6, 11 ...
All you need to know about: cervical cancer
Prevent cervical cancer with screenings, HPV vaccine, and healthy habits. Early detection saves lives. Empower yourself for a ...
Why all young people should get the HPV vaccine—girls and boys
These vaccines are nearly 100% effective if they're given prior to exposure to the HPV types they cover. And this is why the ...
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Can You Still Get a Pap Smear While on Your Period?
Yes, you can have a Pap smear exam on your period. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical ...
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Ontario changes cervical screening to HPV testing, local clinic this month
Ontario has changed its cervical cancer screening to improve test accuracy and reduce frequency of screenings. In Canada, it ...
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HPV and Cancer Myths: What Every Woman Should Know
Learn the hidden dangers of HPV, its link to cancer, and how vaccination, screening, and awareness can help protect women's ...
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Is an HPV test better than a Pap smear for cervical cancer screening? What to know as Ontario shifts guidelines
Ontario is the latest province to change how it screens for cervical cancer. Starting March 3, healthcare providers will be replacing Pap smears with human paoillomavirus (HPV) testing. According to ...
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Is There an Age Limit for the HPV Vaccine—and How Effective Is It for Adults?
Specifically, the CDC recommends the HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12 ... either on its own or oftentimes in tandem with a Pap smear (which tests for precancerous cells on the cervix), commonly ...
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5 surprising women’s health facts you might not know: Heart attacks, female cancers, endometriosis and more
From female-specific conditions to gender differences in disease symptoms, there is so much to grasp about women’s health.
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Puberty To Menopause: A Gynaecologist’s Guide To Screenings, Hormones, And Preventive Care
Women’s health evolves through different life stages, requiring regular screenings, hormonal balance, and lifestyle ...