The Papanicolaou smear (Pap Test) is a test used to screen women for cervical cancer. Pap tests can find cervical cancer and precancerous cells in the early stages when cervical cancer can be treated. Cervical cancer screening has been effective in reducing the number of deaths from cervical cancer because of the high rate of…
Seeing a gynecologist for the first time is often very overwhelming and nerve wracking for most females. Those parts that have been covered up and treated as private for so long are now being openly discussed and examined by a doctor. For many young ladies, the thought of this appointment is embarrassing and can bring…
Many women and couples today want to have a say-so when it comes to becoming pregnant. Birth control methods have been available for many, many years for women who want to plan their pregnancies, or for those who want to plan not to become pregnant. Contraception is another word for birth control, and there are…
Hormone replacement therapy (now referred to as simply “hormone therapy”) is used to help treat the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, or a hormone imbalance in a woman’s system. Many women complain of extreme hot flashes, night sweats, lack of libido, and moodiness at the onset of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is used to help balance the…
X-rays are painless tests that produce images of the structures inside a person’s body. X-ray beams can pass through the body, but the beams are absorbed by structures like bones, muscles, fat, and even air. The absorption of the beams is what allows for the structures to show up on X-ray film. X-rays have been…
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for greater than 90% all skin cancer cases with in the U.S. While these cancers almost never metastasize and spread to other parts of the body, they can cause damage to growing and surround tissues. The face is the most common location for…
Spider veins are small, red, purple, and blue vessels that twist and are easily visible through a person’s skin. They are most often found on the legs and face, and for many people these spider veins are very embarrassing. Many people, especially women, feel uncomfortable wearing shorts and skirts that will expose their legs. For…
Whether brown spots on the body are from too much sun exposure or just hereditary, many people are self-conscious about them – especially if they show up on the face. Luckily, with today’s dermatology there is a way to get rid of unwanted brown spots. Many people are also unhappy with freckles on their face,…
Bone spurs are bony enlargements that grow out of normal bone structure. Sometimes bone spurs are not painful, cause no symptoms, and can go undetected for years. However, some people face extreme pain from bone spurs. Where they are located and their size has the most to do with how they affect each person. Bone…
Every woman should have a Pap smear done by the time they are in their early 20s. A Pap smear is a procedure done in a gynecologist’s office that tests for cervical cancer. The test is a quick procedure that involves a doctor collecting cells from the cervix and sending them off to a lab…
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