Cervical cancer impacts about 12,000 American women annually. The survival rate is about 91 percent, a statistic that has improved – and can continue to improve – with education and prevention strategies. Let’s look at one of these strategies – the HPV vaccine. What Is HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a sexually-transmitted microorganism that
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Things to Expect During Your First OB/GYN Appointment
An OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist) is a physician who specializes in women’s healthcare, particularly the reproductive system and related organs and processes. These doctors provide comprehensive medical care for women throughout all of the different stages of life, focusing on areas including reproductive health, preventive care screenings, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. Regular OB/GYN visits are an important
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Women lead busy lives, with lots of demands and responsibilities at home, at work, and in their social lives. It can be hard to carve out the time to see the doctor, especially if you’re not sick. But if you’re not seeing the doctor for regular well-woman visits, you could be leaving yourself open to
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