Menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years, but it doesn’t mark the end of the need for a particular screening ...

“Breast cancer is the No. 2 cause of cancer death among women. The American College of OB-GYN recommends annual mammograms starting at age 40. A clinical examination should be done every one to three ...

What if we told you a visit to your OB-GYN doesn't have to be painful? The Nella Speculum is an FDA-registered device that's slim, quiet and created with real women in mind. If you've ever dreaded the ...

Free or low-cost breast and cervical exams will be offered in Orange County this week. Florida's Breast and Cervical Cancer ...

Women who do not have regular Pap smears and HPV vaccines, are at a greater risk for cervical cancer and other reproductive health issues.

In the emotional domain of Pap smears, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, DNP, share clinical and personal experiences that highlight the emotional weight of pelvic exams. From language discomfort to ...

Reiterate your promise to be in the exam room with her, and alert the practice about your daughter’s anxiety, so that the doctors and staff may be extra sensitive. Gently explain to her that she ...

These kinds of studies are large, difficult and expensive to do, and we only have this kind of information for a few screening tests, such as mammograms, colon cancer screening, and Pap smears ...

Opt for screening & get vaccinated against HPV Screening is key to detecting cervical cancer early. A Pap smear test involves collecting cervical cells to identify abnormal changes, often precursors ...

More than 100 farmers and kakanin vendors in Canlaon also received free pap smears and breast exams. The GMA Kapuso Foundation also distributed hygiene kits in the area. "The breast self-examination ...